As expected (click here for more information), the cold wave coming from the Balkans has hit Italy, putting fruit growers from North to South on alert. At this time, farmers across the Peninsula (except Sicily and Sardinia) are adopting every possible strategy to ... read more

Browsing through the pages of the first Orogel magazine means getting inspired by the colors and scents that nature offers us, following the rhythm of the seasons. Discovering the latest trends in the kitchen, ideas and nutritional tips in bite-sized pieces, to ignite imagination and creativity in the kitchen. read more

The arrival of Easter usually puts the spotlight on the agri-food sectors related to celebrations, lowering interest in the vegetable market, which, on the contrary, remains stable this year without any significant changes. Eugenio Celeste captures the situation. read more

How do apples contribute to a balanced and conscious diet? What do apple sommeliers do? And what ingredients pair best with apples? To answer these and other questions, the campaign "A World Beyond the Apple. European taste experience" is here. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, continues to support sports as a good habit for a healthy lifestyle and marks another important sponsorship in the agenda, with the Half Marathon and 10k of Turin reaching their 10th edition. read more

I know it may seem out of place and that shared misery is not necessarily half the joy, but it is by no means certain that 'The Donald's' international politics will be the tsunami that could await Italian fruits and vegetables; or, at least, that's my optimistic view, given the. read more

Milan Design Week 2025 is around the corner, bringing back opportunities to experience unique experiences that combine taste, design, and innovation. Among these, the format signed by the Next Gen creative agency ZooComper Fresh Del Monte®, a global leader in the production and distribution of. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable panorama, melon remains the undisputed protagonist of the summer season. Thanks to the advancements made by seed companies, the quality of this fruit has reached extraordinary levels, not only in terms of taste but also regarding the read more

Aggregation has been the obsession of my professional life in the fresh fruits and vegetables sector and it runs the risk of remaining so, without having seen a clear and resolute progress in the system over many years of work. In the last 25 years, I have observed and followed some successful cases, but they remain. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025, which will take place from September 30th to October 2nd, marks a significant milestone in its growth, consolidating its position as the world's leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. In its 17th edition, the event organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX reaffirms its position as read more

The Sicilian melon campaign officially began about ten days ago and is getting ready to kick into high gear around the middle of the month, coinciding with Easter. "There are all the conditions to repeat last year's excellent campaign," says Maurizio Bartolini. read more

The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa is back, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offering useful tips for all consumers who wish to purchase fresh and seasonal products, without... read more

The days of the Fruit and Salad School Games 2025 continue in Sicily. In April, the project on healthy eating will restart in Sicilian schools, involving students and teachers and raising awareness about the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Like every year, the Fruit and Salad project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. read more

Peruvian blueberry exports are accelerating in the current campaign - started in May 2024 and running until April 2025 - with the quantities shipped expected to reach 324 thousand tons (+44%), for a value exceeding the 2 billion dollar threshold. read more

The participation of the Consortium of Red Oranges PGI in the second edition of the International Citrus Fair held in Menton, on the French Riviera, was a real success, which ended yesterday (April 6th). One of the reference events, despite being so young, for another read more

Peppers and chili peppers both belong to the Capsicum genus, of the Solanaceae family. The main difference between the two categories lies in the presence of capsaicin, the substance responsible for spiciness: chili peppers contain it, while sweet peppers do not. read more

For cherry producers, the most challenging issue at the moment remains increasing yields without experiencing cracking, the dreaded splitting of the skin that compromises the quality and commercial value of the fruit. This physiological phenomenon mainly occurs after abundant... read more

Italian fruit and vegetables are getting a cool and contemporary makeover with "Harvesting Happiness", the innovative campaign by SAF - Spettacoli alla Frutta, a partnership made up of 25 Italian fruit and vegetable industry excellences. The project aims to revolutionize the perception of fruit and vegetables. read more

The 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 6th to 8th, promises to be a grand event with impressive numbers and new features that further establish its role as an international showcase for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which has seen a 6% increase in exhibition area, will host... read more

Could it be that the R in Retail is part of 'Break', the strong word in the title of the 2025 Think Fresh edition, could it be that topics related to the fruit and vegetable retail sector have always been protagonists of the event, but never before - more than a month before the first in-depth meeting of the year. read more