The banana suppliers from the main Latin American producing countries have once again pointed the finger at Kaufland, one of the major supermarket chains in Germany. According to the producers, the German company has once again failed to meet its commitments on fair prices. read more

The Red Orange IGP Consortium is among the excellent participants in "Agriculture Is", the event promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry taking place in Rome until March 26 to celebrate the Treaties of Rome, which in 1957 represented the... read more

Colle d'Oro, a Sicilian company specializing in the production of vegetables with 17 associated producers and 1,000 hectares of greenhouses and open fields, takes another step towards innovation. The company from Ispica (Ragusa), which just last year celebrated 50 years of activity, is once again at the forefront of the sector. read more

Last week, a severe cold wave hit our peninsula, with particularly heavy effects along the Adriatic coast. Temperatures dropped below zero in several regions, including Romagna, Veneto, and Puglia, causing damage to crops. read more

Zespri has released the first indications for the 2025/26 season, highlighting strong profit prospects per tray and per hectare. Zespri's CEO, Jason Te Brake, affirms that the positive conditions have led to a good start to the season with a total forecasted harvest of read more

The premium segment continues to be the growth engine for the Italian strawberry industry, thanks to consumers increasingly oriented towards higher quality products. This trend is the foundation of the success that the sector has experienced in recent years, supported by improvements. read more

A crowded Aula Magna, of the Agricultural Technical Institute G. Fortunato in Eboli, enthusiastically welcomed the new Consortium for the protection of the Piana del Sele IGP Cauliflower, recently recognized by ministerial decree. The presence of journalists, producers, and packers highlighted the importance of this event. read more

We report the statement from the company L'Orto di Jack, which was affected by the fire at the Ortomercato in Milan: "During the night between the 19th and 20th of March, a serious fire struck our warehouse at the Ortomercato in Milan, damaging the structure and some of our fruit and vegetable supplies. read more

Water crisis is now one of the most urgent challenges for agriculture globally. Water scarcity threatens agricultural production and requires innovative solutions to ensure the survival of crops. In this context, Chilean scientists are working on read more

On Friday, the Educational Tour organized by the Consortium of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Ispica New Carrot, aimed at discovering this typically winter-spring product, rich in vitamins, minerals, and beta-carotene. A vegetable of excellence. read more

This year, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, and the Official Healthy Food Partner of Atalanta B.C., has chosen to support the "School at the Stadium" project, confirming its commitment to promoting healthy habits among the younger generations. read more

When passion turns into innovation, the result is internationally recognized excellence. L'Insalata dell'Orto, a Veneto-based company specializing in the production of fresh vegetables for the IV Range, has been able to enhance a niche market that is still relatively unknown. read more

The nights of Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 saw a frost wave that may have caused damage to the orchards in Basilicata, especially to the stone fruit trees in bloom or fruit setting phase. Fortunately, the coldest temperatures... read more

In week 10, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable department shows a significantly better performance compared to the LCC department, with opposite trends also in terms of average price mix. Among sales channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are the top performers, showing the best results in terms of growth. read more

There is a boom of fresh produce on the markets with the arrival of spring, due to the start of 2025 which has seen a record heat of +1.65 degrees compared to the historical average. This is stated in an analysis by Coldiretti based on Isac Cnr data on the occasion of the new season's arrival. read more

The second day of the Educational Tour organized by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot was an immersive experience that allowed sector operators and press to get a firsthand look at the entire production cycle of this extraordinary vegetable, from harvesting in the fields. read more

There are six of us, all highly qualified in the field of nutrition, food technology, and food microbiology, aware, with data in hand, that "health comes from eating," as explained in the event's slogan. We are the scientific experts who will support the well-known testimonials. read more

Eighty years represent a significant milestone, especially in a dynamic sector like the fruit and vegetable industry. Walter Pardatscher, General Manager of VOG - Home of Apples (pictured above), tells us about the significance of this anniversary and the future prospects of the Consortium. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is expanding its range of fresh ready-to-eat dishes with four new options designed to cater to the tastes of an increasing number of consumers and provide a healthy, tasty, and vegetable-rich meal every day. read more