The climate is cutting Italian hazelnut production with an estimated 20% decrease, mainly due to the bad weather that has affected the Northern regions. The analysis comes from Coldiretti, with the harvest entering the peak of what is a real excellence in agriculture. read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

Fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly present in consumers' diets because, in addition to their taste appeal, they are considered essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. However, the overall increase in prices and the perception of high costs for them read more

There are 10 Italian fruit and vegetable companies that will be hosted at the space organized by Assomela, Cso Italy, and Fruitimprese from September 21st to 29th. read more

In general, radishes are a healthy product, easy to consume, rich in important vitamins and minerals, cultivated and consumed all over the world from the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia. read more

The Villari Group aims to enhance and protect the best citrus fruits from Sicily through its brands. On a strategic level, a key aspect for success is precisely the differentiation of products. In an increasingly competitive market, in fact, it is not. read more

The sales of Swedish turnips are experiencing a significant increase this year. According to a press release from Tesco, the reason is said to be linked to social media platforms, particularly TikTok. It seems that thanks to a shared trick on read more

Ventura and Genoa CFC announce that they have finalized a partnership agreement for the 2024/25 sports season. The historic Italian brand, with nearly 90 years of experience in the dried fruit sector, will be the "Nutritional Partner" of Villa Rostan's club. read more

In civil court, the European Union rejected the appeal of Eurosemillas, which contested the rights to the Nadorcott mandarin variety held by Nadorcott Protection (NCP), as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

During normal routine checks carried out at the point of sale by the competent authorities, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in iceberg lettuce products packaged at the Bellizzi, Salerno business unit. read more

The intense heat and drought have accelerated the prickly pear season: both for the August varieties and for the second flower (bastardoni), the season started early and will end sooner with reduced volumes. "Unfortunately, the forecasts have been respected," explains Ivan Mazzamuto. read more

The third measure for aid to pear producers has arrived. Yesterday, during the State Regions Conference, an allocation of 15 million euros for the 2024 campaign was approved from the Fund for the development and support of agricultural supply chains, which adds to the two previous measures for the. read more

The reopening of schools marks the end of the summer holidays, making it possible to assess the sales of fruit and vegetables during the three canonical months of vacation, starting from the most popular tourist areas, such as Sardinia. Therefore, we visited the Center. read more

The export of fresh fruit and vegetables from Italy is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat, processed by Fruitimprese, show a 5% increase in volume (1,818,378 tons) and a 3% increase in value compared to the same period last year, which is just below 2.8 billion. read more

The Assembly of European Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Growing Regions (AREFLH) is pleased to announce the holding of its Annual Forum on November 6, 2024 in Brussels and online. This event, designed as an opportunity for dialogue and exchange, will bring together representatives of the regions. read more

After the hottest months, during which summer fruit reached its peak, we are approaching the end of the season. However, for the peaches and nectarines category, September remains a month of significant sales and not too far behind, in terms of consumption, compared to the central summer months. read more

Metis® celebrates its 10 years on the market with an exciting season: a process of continuous improvement that involves all players and is a guarantee for consumers. Metis®, the fruit that arises from the natural cross between a plum and an apricot, is experiencing a read more

Egypt as an international partner, Lazio as the leading Region, and potatoes as the symbolic product. These are just some of the highlights of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which will take place from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8. read more

Fruit, as we know, is a fundamental component of a healthy diet, especially for children, for whom proper nutrition plays a crucial role in the growth process. Mothers are well aware of this and have always been attentive to the need to promote its consumption not only in its proper read more

Sicily represents one of the main Italian productive areas and peppers historically are one of the most important local references. However, Sicilian producers are facing increasingly complex challenges: among these, the scarcity and cost of labor, the read more