The agricultural sector plays a central and driving role in achieving essential goals such as food security and climate change mitigation. However, the current global scenario contributes to creating increasing difficulties for producers. It is also up to politics to address these challenges. read more

A recent study has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps enrich the human microbiota, which is the collection of symbiotic microorganisms that coexist with the human body without causing harm, particularly in the intestines, aiding in its diversity. read more

Further improvement of the quality and increase in the production of small fruits, the revival of strawberries, support for the new "Trentino greenhouse", and variety changes are among the main development objectives of the Multiannual Operational Program 2025-2031 approved. read more

Among the main obstacles for cultivating table tomatoes, the salinity of the soil is often listed as a cause of problems for the plants. However, a recent study - as reported by SeedWorld - has delved into the salt stress tolerance in wild tomato species. read more

From the 8th to the 10th of October, the OrtoRomi Agricultural Cooperative will return to Fruit Attraction in Madrid, an internationally relevant event dedicated to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

The global cherry production is expected to increase slightly to 5 million tons in the 2024/25 season (+1%), supported by favorable conditions in China, Chile, the European Union, and the United States, which offset the expected decrease in Turkey. These are the forecasted data. read more

Launched on the market in May 2014 as a complete novelty in the fruit juice sector, Valfrutta's Triangolini are now preparing to celebrate ten years of success with a series of initiatives aimed at young consumers, including the new collection, a contest, and a television commercial. read more

One year after its last appearance on television screens, Frullà, a well-known brand of fresh blended fruit in a tub and resealable pouch, returns to TV with a new advertising campaign. The partnership with Mediaset networks - Canale 5, Italia 1, Rete 4, La5, has been confirmed. read more

From next week officially starts the season of Calabrian clementines, among the fruits symbol of the autumn in the fruit and vegetable sector. Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab of Piana di Sibari tells IFN about the first impressions of the season starting. "Making predictions is... read more

In Alto Adige, after finishing the Gala apple harvest, it is now time for two big players in the industry, such as Golden and Red Delicious. To understand the dynamics at play in terms of production and trade, we reached Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige: "From". read more

Early detection of physiological damage in apple trees requires human intervention. This is the goal of the HIPPA project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), in which the Laimburg Experimentation Center collaborates with Libera. read more

The vegetable market has gone from one extreme to the other within a few weeks: while the first months of 2024, up to late spring, were characterized by weak demand and low prices, especially for tomatoes, from August the situation has reversed, with. read more

A September full of news and flavor kicks off with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit. After enlivening the main Italian beaches with the success of the itinerant event Dole Summer Vibes, the lively and colorful 100% electric van is now on the move. read more

The pumpkin sector in Italy is facing a season with an expected lower production than in 2023, but it continues to maintain its success thanks to the nutritional properties and culinary versatility of the product. The consumption of pumpkins is also growing. read more

QGS, a partner of Microsoft for advanced management solutions, proudly announces the launch of the third generation of Navgreen, the first management software suite designed specifically for the fruit and vegetable sector. This update represents a significant step forward. read more

In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

According to the latest USDA report, global production of peaches and nectarines has been increasing for the past four years, with the 2024/25 season expected to set a record of 25.4 million tons (+2%). read more

The Apple Brulè, also known as Apfelglühmix, is the new proposal from Leni’s, a brand of Vog Products, a leader in apple processing. This non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine is designed for the Horeca sector and for private consumption, ideal for cold winter days. read more

More than eight out of 10 consumers (81%) have admitted to not knowing how to store pineapples, leading them to unknowingly eat them later than ideal. The research from Fyffes, a global leader in the production of fresh tropical fruit, aligns with the launch of new "crownless pineapples" in Europe. read more

Summer is now behind us, but there are still peaches and nectarines delighting consumers with the flavors of the beautiful season. An example comes from Sicily, with the peach and nectarine from Delia IGP cultivated wisely by the company Di Pasquale Ortofrutta from Delia. read more