Today, organic apples represent between 5 and 10% of the total market in Italy. This is a fairly stable share over time, but it also sees an expanding production area. read more

The pear harvest in Emilia-Romagna is now complete and, with the arrival of October, the commercial campaign is ready to kick off. The consortium of fruit growers Opera, after years of truly difficult times marked by a production battered by calamities, is now entering the market. read more

Yesterday, the ceremony for the awarding of the UNI PdR 125 certification for gender equality achieved by OP Joinfruit in Verzuolo (CN) took place in the Hall of Honor of the Ancient Municipal Palace of Saluzzo (CN). This recognition represents a significant achievement at the regional level. read more

The apple is a fruit in continuous evolution, not only in terms of variety but also in adapting to new consumption trends, such as being consumed already sliced in salads or ready-made dishes. read more

Generous production - already 31 tons/ha in the fourth year and aiming for 35 tons/ha at full production - fruits of good size (80-90% over 115 grams) and uniform. Impressive numbers for the Dulcis® kiwi presented yesterday morning to a large group of producers. read more

More aware and demanding consumers in the fruit and vegetable departments. This is how the supply chain, from producers to retail chains, is committed to offering products that meet the needs of consumers, both in terms of taste and health, but also in terms of values. A way to provide guarantees to. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of SwimtheIsland Golfo dell’Isola 2024, one of the most exciting open water swimming events in Europe. On Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, participants will compete against each other. read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

More and more positive feedback is coming from the fields about the Candine® project, the innovative club apple from Apofruit that already has 200 hectares planted in various Italian regions, but which in perspective can significantly increase its acreage. read more

The claim "Daughter of the Alps" has told the origin of Marlene®, the theme of the seasons has delved into the work in the apple orchards and communicated the availability for 12 months a year, the culinary experience has placed the consumer at the center, inviting them to immerse themselves in the gourmet world of apples. read more

The Italian overseas fruit shipping season is heading towards new scenarios: while the table grape shipments are almost coming to an end, we still have to reach the peak of the season for apples, and the first kiwi shipments are just a few days away. read more

The harvesting of Jingold kiwi in the northern hemisphere began in the last week of September, starting with the first picking of Exotic Red, the earliest of the innovative kiwi varieties for which the Italian company holds exclusive production rights. read more

Straight from the mind of its creative director, Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga launches its new sneakers made from Bananatex®, a fabric derived from processing fibers of the banana plant, as reported by repubblica.it. The high-fashion brand thus decides to take a step forward. read more

El Corte Inglés is certainly an interesting brand, both as a shopping center format and as a food assortment proposal, including fresh fruits and vegetables. The assortments are indeed wide and deep, and for some key categories, it is possible to offer. read more

Since the beginning of September, lemon prices - mainly coming from overseas - have skyrocketed: the 3-4 caliber, from South Africa, is being sold wholesale in a range between 2.20-2.40 euros per kilogram. This is a trend that we have verified firsthand in the field. read more

Every year, data on food waste grows alarmingly, putting an increasing strain on the balance between humanity and the resources of the planet. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on September 29th, Despar Nord renews its commitment to combating food waste with a campaign in-store and on the web channels at https://www.despar.it/it/antispreco/#gref. read more

New Zealand fruit growers are gearing up to properly celebrate the silver anniversary of the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act of October 1994, which led to the establishment of Zespri. Meanwhile, in our country, product aggregations continue to move slowly, more like the daughters of. read more

Last February, Australia marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural production by approving the first genetically modified (GM) banana resistant to Panama disease (Fusarium), a fungal infection that is threatening banana plantations globally. read more

Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more