Who was at the NH Congress Centre in Assago at the end of November 2018 for the "Coltiviamo Bellezza" Fruit & Vegetable Special, certainly did not forget Vittorio Sgarbi's intervention during an auction for a missing microphone. What's more, they will remember his story about how nature... read more

The perfect couple doesn't exis... But yes, it does, and it's the one that sees chicken and salad together, to return as protagonists with Bonduelle! Always present on Italian tables, these two ingredients confirm themselves as the ideal combination for a balanced and tasty meal. read more

In week 11, the pre-packaged fruits and vegetables department continues to show excellent results, with consistently higher performance compared to the Loose Count Category (LCC). The channel analysis also indicates positive signals across the board, with the discount channel standing out for the best trends. read more

The European Union has decided to respond to the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum by introducing new tariffs on a range of American products. Among these are also walnuts and almonds, goods that Italy imports every year with a value of around 300 million euros. read more

Vegetables by Bayer is launching the new interactive catalogs for the Seminis® and De Ruiter™ variety ranges, developed to make browsing even easier, clearer, and accessible from mobile devices. Available in PDF format, the catalogs are perfectly usable from. read more

Climate change and the redefinition of positioning and production areas are strongly influencing the decisions of fennel operators. read more

"The revocation of pesticides must be at the top of the agenda for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as the system is seriously at risk. Last year, farmers took to the streets, and even President Von Der Leyen recognized the need to listen to the priorities of the sector." read more

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

It's still time for news for I Triangolini Valfrutta, the famous fruit juices for children, who, after celebrating their tenth anniversary in recent months, are now launching a new collection titled "Friends of the National Parks". There are 12 animals featured in the new collection. read more

Ventura, a historical reference point in the dried fruit market, renews its commitment to supporting sports and well-being by participating in the Wizz Air Milano Marathon 2025 on April 6th. An unmissable event for running enthusiasts, this year distinguished by a fast track. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

During the night between March 18 and 19, unusually low nighttime temperatures caused serious damage to fruit crops in various areas of Calabria. The most significant damage, as described by Coldiretti after inspections, was recorded in the middle Valley of the Crati, where the. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, at the celebratory event of the 30th anniversary of Apo Conerpo, entitled "Italian Fruit and Vegetables between productive crises, global challenges, and cooperative resilience", one of the most appreciated moments was the presentation by Ersilia Di Tullio, Strategic Advisory Manager of... read more

"The Puglia IGP Grape Consortium is among the excellent products featured at 'Agricoltura È', an event promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry in Rome, which concluded yesterday (March 26) to celebrate the Treaties of Rome signed in 1957." read more

During a recent webinar organized by our partner YouGov, the profile of Generation Z shoppers in relation to purchasing consumer goods was outlined. read more

The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline. read more

On January 24, 2025, at Mr. Morella Antonio's company (partner of CO.PLA) located in Fondi (LT), a field day was held to promote the range of greenhouse lettuce from Vilmorin-Mikado. A greenhouse sector was set up for this specific event, with planting done at the end. read more

Joya® Europe kicks off the 2024-2025 season with a record commercializable volume of 20,000 tonnes of high-quality Joya® apples, representing a growth of +17% compared to the previous season. Thanks to this positive trend, the brand consolidates its leadership in Europe. read more

We are in the heart of the season of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP. To take stock of the current campaign, we spoke with Gerardo Diana, President of the Consortium for the Protection of this product, who told us how, despite the climatic and agronomic challenges, the season is progressing positively. read more

South Africa is on track to exceed initial expectations for table grape exports this season. According to updated estimates as of week 11, the country is projected to reach an export volume of 351 thousand tons, marking a 4% increase compared to previous forecasts. read more