The new year starts off on the right foot for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, after a positive closure of 2024. Vegetables are the category that most helps the recovery of consumption, but there is also a revival for service products. The average price mix is increasing, even though. read more

The first year of Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign by OP Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, is coming to an end. In the first twelve months, thousands of people have been reached by the project, which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits. read more

In the Sicilian agricultural landscape, a brand is emerging strongly thanks to a perfect combination of tradition and innovation: Pure Red. Launched last year by OP Esperidio, the brand represents a new point of reference for high-quality Sicilian red oranges. read more

"Some low-chill nectarine varieties are already at petal fall, while other early, more traditional cultivars, such as Early Bomba, are currently in full bloom. Overall, there is an advancement of about 10-15 days compared to the norm, taking as a reference." read more

Reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in the fertilizers sector through continuous commitment towards clients and suppliers. K-Adriatica, a company based in Loreo (RO), specialized for over 50 years in the production of fertilizers and nutritional solutions, has achieved read more

In recent years, climate change and rising costs have had an increasingly heavy impact on Turkish agriculture, prompting many farmers to rethink their production choices towards crops that require less investment and less labor, such as wheat, corn, and cotton. read more

A year ago, we were talking about how the potato price boom did not slow down purchases. Twelve months later, the situation remains unchanged. In fact, despite a further increase in consumer prices of almost 10 points - on top of the 30 points recorded in the transition from 2022 to 2023. read more

There was a large participation of pear farmers in the technical visit that took place yesterday at various Abate Fetel plants, located between Forlì, Ravenna, and Ferrara, and grafted onto Conference Autoradicato. read more

Tuscan chestnut farmers have reported and reported damages exceeding 300,000 euros following the exceptional attack of chestnut blight that occurred in the last season. Two thirds of the damage occurred in the chestnut groves of Mugello, the land of the prized IGP Marrone, from where it originated. read more

The 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the picking of the first fruits near Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest start ever recorded. This was announced by the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), which expects a record harvest. read more

The Angello™ mini-snack pepper from Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, marketed in co-branding with the Solarelli brand from Apofruit, has established itself as a flagship product in the segment thanks to its distinctive characteristics. With its vibrant colors and high digestibility, read more

The Sicilian avocado is one of the flagship products of Agricola Azzurra, a company owned by the Orsero Group that is committed to enhancing high-quality Italian agri-food supply chains. Certified Residue Zero, the fruit is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Giarre (CT), Italy. read more

By plane or by train: Macfrut 2025 is connected to the whole world. There are many arrival solutions for the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair that will make Rimini Expo Centre the global hub of sector relationships for three days (6-8 May 2025). read more

The potato category still has room for growth, despite its well-established role in the consumption habits of Italians, as reflected in wide assortments and significant shelf space in GDO stores, as we highlighted yesterday (for more information, click here). read more

The annual meeting of the European Contact Group on Strawberries began yesterday afternoon, bringing together representatives of producer associations, exporters, and government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. read more

The fruits and vegetables sector is still not unlocking and continues to struggle. Moreover, the increasingly heavy and frequent criticalities of the current situation tend to further obscure the path to be followed to structurally revitalize a merchandise category that should be a priority. read more

Potatoes represent a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and lead the ranking of the most consumed vegetables in the country, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen and the wide range of preparations they are suitable for. Their importance is also evident in distribution, with a presence read more

In November 2024, the positive trend of Italian fruit and vegetable exports continues, but it is not enough to rebalance the trade balance: the balance remains strongly negative, with a deficit of over 359 thousand tonnes, worsening by 17% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

Over 160,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, 120,000 of which from local producers. These are the food surpluses from the fruit and vegetable sector that the Region has saved and donated to charitable organizations in Emilia-Romagna between 2012 and 2024, thanks to the computerized system S.I.R. read more

After the successful collaboration for the second consecutive year with the Ski World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, continues to strengthen its bond with the world of sports. read more