The persistent summer heat has put a strain on national crops, affecting the availability and prices of many food products. To help consumers make informed and cost-effective choices, The Shopping Exchange, a service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete, is available. read more

Driven by drought and climate change, tropical fruits are multiplying in Puglia, also to promote crop diversification in Salento, following the disaster caused by Xylella Fastidiosa which has affected 21 million olive trees. This was stated by Coldiretti Puglia, adding that. read more

Poland has started the apple season with prices sharply rising, following European estimates presented at the Prognosfruit congress showing a decrease in production. This was reported by fyh.es, highlighting that the first batches of Polish apples are being sold at higher prices. read more

Analyzing and evaluating the nutritional characteristics of what we eat is not simple at all, as it is necessary to take into consideration many factors that influence our health in different ways. However, when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the discussion is a bit easier: the high read more

Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

The Romagna IGP peach and nectarine harvest is in the final stages of a campaign that has not disappointed expectations, as explained by Paolo Pari, President of the Consortium for Protection and Valorization: "This year, the Romagna region has not been affected by late frosts, unlike" read more

The new Board of Directors of the Cherry and Typical Fruit Consortium of Bisceglie took office this summer, a consortium company founded about twenty years ago that is relaunching with new momentum and new ideas. read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

Pistachio is the second most consumed nut in the world. According to the report by Mordor Intelligence, for the next 5 years, the pistachio market is projected to have an annual growth rate of around 4.5%. Currently, Europe represents the second largest market for pistachios in the world after. read more

In week 34, sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables show a decrease, in contrast to the positive trend in the other weeks of August. Hypermarkets continue to face difficulties, while other channels are experiencing a more favorable situation. read more

After several months of anticipation and waiting, in September 2024 Ferrero launches Nutella® Plant-Based, the latest addition to the Nutella® family: the same unmistakable experience of the beloved spreadable cream enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide, now made with plant-based ingredients. read more

The president of the Consortium for the Protection of Campania Melannurca IGP, Giuseppe Giaccio, says: "We are getting ready for the harvest, it will start in about fifteen days and we expect to be ready for commercialization by the first decade of October." read more

For the next campaign, Ailimpo expects a lemon production in Spain of around 1,260,000 tons, representing a 21% decrease compared to the result of the 2023/2024 campaign, which achieved a record production of 1,595,181 tons, according to the provisional budget drafted. read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

With limited data available to determine the optimal cell opening sequence, packers often rely on historical knowledge and small samples to plan their destocking programs. However, up to 60% of the product can be lost due to this. read more

Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables, reported a turnover of 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and a consolidation of sales volumes. This is a positive balance sheet, with significant results that stand out against the national trend. read more

Yesterday, the new park by Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour Italia, dedicated to the culinary excellence of the twenty regions of Italy, opened its doors. Welcoming visitors with a 90-second video on a 13x5 LED screen was Pera. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide, with Italy playing a leading role in this product, especially in organic offerings which total, according to Sinab projections, around 150,000 tons. The global production of organic seedless grapes is read more

Jingold has been on a business trip to Hong Kong since yesterday until September 6 for the new edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, a key showcase for the fresh produce and fruit business in the Asian market. The company, a global leader in the production and marketing of quality kiwis. read more

After completing the collection for the new season of Italian garlic and gathering initial impressions from the main production areas of the country (click here to learn more), we have been monitoring the production and commercial progress of the campaign. Francesco Delfanti, manager read more