Dole, the banana queen: Ecuador, organic and innovation at the heart of the strategy
2025-04-22 00:00
During the last IFN live broadcast (click here to watch it), dedicated to the world of bananas, a key concept emerged clearly: segmentation is the real driver to increase the value of the product in every aspect. A strategic approach that finds concrete
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The discount boosts sales of fourth range products.
2025-04-22 00:00
In week 14, the fruit and vegetable department Lcc returns to growth, recording a double-digit increase after the decline of the previous week. However, the influence of the calendar being out of sync with Easter 2024 still remains. All channels show growth, with a strong performance.
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A day dedicated to innovation in the heart of the Bologna fruit and vegetable market. On April 18, during an Open Day at the CAAB (Agri-Food Center of Bologna), HM.Clause presented Dozza F1, a new variety of Bolognese zucchini that aims to redefine the standards of.
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The Grocery Bag, abundant and high-quality strawberries
2025-04-22 00:00
The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, recommends the most affordable seasonal products to buy and consume these days.
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Sprint start for the export of fruit and vegetables in January.
2025-04-22 00:00
Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference.
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Pope Francis, apostle of sustainable agriculture, has passed away.
2025-04-22 00:00
Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning, leaving a deep void in the church, including the loss of a key figure in the battle to eradicate hunger in the world and avert the climate crisis. Known as the 'Pope of the poor' for his focus on the less fortunate, he will be greatly missed.
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Dorì: a communicative revolution is underway in the kiwi world
2025-04-18 00:00
A new communication era for the Dorì brand, which has equipped itself with new social media channels, a new key visual, and a new website. The yellow-fleshed kiwi Dorì, famous for its sweetness, boasts over 950 hectares of plantations worldwide (Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece).
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Bananas and value? Is the combination possible?
2025-04-18 00:00
It has always been one of the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, present in shopping carts 365 days a year. The banana, an iconic and one of the best-selling products ever, has often been talked about for its aggressive pricing strategies adopted in retail outlets.
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In oranges, packaged beats loose.
2025-04-18 00:00
The in-depth analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, carried out in collaboration with the YouGov consumer panel, continues on the evolution of the profile of Italian fruit and vegetable buyers. This time, the analysis focuses on one of the most relevant categories for consumption.
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Puglian apricots kick off the season: prices range between 7 and 8 euros per kilogram.
2025-04-18 00:00
The Italian apricot campaign kicked off during Easter week, with the first batches arriving in the markets from Puglia. The market in Verona is reporting a good interest in the product despite this being the debut.
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As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography.
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We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions."
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Dole Italia is a partner of the 50km di Romagna.
2025-04-18 00:00
On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy.
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The adoption of biosolutions in the Italian agricultural and fruit sector is rapidly growing, confirming a concrete commitment towards sustainability and environmental impact reduction. This is according to a survey conducted by Agri2000 Net on over 200 Italian fruit companies.
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Selenella: today the 2025 short stories campaign begins
2025-04-18 00:00
From today, the new Selenella New Potatoes will be back in the fruit and vegetable departments of the best retail stores. A 100% Italian product, the result of high-quality work, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. Today marks the beginning of the marketing campaign: "This year we started..."
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The retato Barbera melon has a precious ingredient: clayey soil.
2025-04-18 00:00
Sicily confirms itself as a cradle of agri-food excellence thanks to its unique microclimatic conditions, characterized by strong temperature variations, low levels of humidity, and an extraordinary variety of soils. It is in this privileged context that the Sicilian netted melon is born.
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Easter marks the change of season: the last artichokes, strawberries in full swing, and the first mini watermelons.
2025-04-18 00:00
Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain.
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Ventura at Tuttofood 2025 with important news.
2025-04-18 00:00
Ventura, a historic Italian brand of dried fruit for almost 90 years, confirms its participation in Tuttofood 2025 along with the other brands Maama and Sunsweet, the latter distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura. Three brands of dried fruit and chocolate with unique positioning.
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Dole Italia participates in "Food for Sport".
2025-04-17 00:00
Balance is the key to performance, in sports as well as in nutrition. This is the main theme of "Food For Sport", the event promoted by Atalanta B.C. and entirely dedicated to the topic of nutrition in sports, which recently took place at the Gewiss Stadium.
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Easter is always a crucial moment for sales in the retail sector, even though the continuous shifting of the holiday from one year to the next makes the interpretation of results in the weeks leading up to it less immediate. During this period, promotions play a significant role, but
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