On what aspects should the Italian kiwi sector focus on in order to compete successfully in international markets (without forgetting the domestic market)? This is a question that was addressed in the second part of the recent IFN broadcast dedicated to kiwi, which aired a few days ago. read more

On the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated last week, BMTI and Italmercati Rete d’Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, reaffirm the importance of making conscious food choices and emphasize the fundamental role of La Borsa della Spesa. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, the trade balance in terms of volume for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector remains strongly negative (-292 thousand tonnes), despite a 17% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, which gives hope for improvement. However, looking at the corresponding read more

The Green Line continues to bring innovation and expands the range of fresh ready-made meals branded DimmidiSì with the new Vegetable Tartlets. A unique, simple and genuine proposal, prepared with only a few ingredients, designed to meet the needs of consumers who prefer food. read more

After several seasons in the experimental field, the first sales campaign of the spiny parthenocarpic cucumber Auspero, branded by Seminis, ended with excellent results in the agricultural companies of the province of Verona that tested it. Auspero, the latest variety launched by Bayer Crop. read more

During the month dedicated to breast cancer prevention, OrtoRomi, an Italian player in the fruit and vegetable sector, renews its commitment to supporting women's health by presenting two important concrete initiatives. In the areas where the company's facilities are located, in Borgoricco (Padua). read more

What is the state of the art in IV range fruit and what can we expect for the future? This is the question we asked Stefano Aiello, Marketing Director at Spreafico, during the last edition of Fruit Attraction: "It is a strategic asset for our group that now possesses a know-how. read more

According to data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor (click here for more information) in partnership with Ismea-Nielsen, domestic purchases of fruits and vegetables decreased by 9% between 2020 and 2024. This decline was particularly pronounced between 2021 and 2022, with a further reduction. read more

One of the most fascinating trends, which is captivating the young generations and palates in search of unique sensory experiences, is that of "swicy", a perfect mix of sweet and spicy that combines the sweetness of food with a more spicy and bold touch. read more

Decreasing consumption (-10% over 5 years), sharp price increase (+52% between 2019-23), yellow-fleshed varieties not gaining market share and growing in production at the expense of green varieties, which are penalized by decreasing yields due to environmental and disease-related factors. read more

The Agri-food Centers of Emilia-Romagna, gathered in a network, took part in the mission organized by the Emilia-Romagna Region to Singapore, which concludes today. With six million inhabitants, the city-state offers opportunities for the fruit and vegetable supply chains of the region. Already activated. read more

Almost two years after the launch of the Le Zuppe line, Annaturatraccia enthusiastically assesses its progress. The range currently includes 3 varieties: the Ortolana, made with chard, carrots, spinach, and savoy cabbage; the Contadina, consisting of a mix of grains, legumes, and vegetables; and the Legumes and Cereals, with spelt. read more

A giant pumpkin weighing 1,121 kg won the 51st edition of the 'World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off' held in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, California. The fruit, coming from Minnesota, was grown starting from April by Travis Gienger, who transported it. read more

Very positive results are coming from the spring 2024 liquidation of Apofruit – a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in different regions of Italy –, the first of the four planned by Op over the course of a year (Apofruit is one of the few cooperatives to. read more

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Reaching mid-October, we are in the midst of the autumn campaign, and we visited Mercafir - the Multipurpose Food Center in Florence - to understand the dynamics at play with seasonal fruits. "Despite the temperatures being above the seasonal average for the past few..." read more

The Cornelio® pepper from Valfrutta Fresh doubles its surfaces and volumes, expanding production areas to meet a constantly growing demand. Moreover, the marketing strategies of the past year have led to co-branding with major national retail chains. read more

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Fruit Attraction closed its 16th edition on October 10th with a record level of participation. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the trade fair in Madrid, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. read more

The season with retato melon has concluded in the main Italian areas with positive results – as confirmed by the producer Stefano Calevi from Lazio. "In the Viterbo area, where we operate with about 60-70 hectares dedicated to this crop, we can consider ourselves satisfied. read more