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

In Sila, the season of IGP potatoes and sweet potatoes is about to begin, and there is a lot of optimism for the start of the season. We discuss this with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consorzio Produttori Patate Associati Soc. Coop. Agricola, the main commercial reference for potatoes. read more

A trend that has been popular on social media for some time now continues to gain traction, turning the supermarket into a meeting place for those looking for love or a simple flirt. How? By placing an upside-down pineapple directly in their shopping cart, as reported by corriere.it. read more

To savor an experience that city life has now denied to most people, to be able to see firsthand what lies behind the fruit we buy at the supermarket, to find a unique opportunity to break away from the daily routine during a time of year that offers. read more

There is a new trend on Instagram and Tik Tok called "Banana botox", which involves rubbing the fruit peel on the face to reduce wrinkles similar to botox. This is what can be learned from numerous viral content on social networks. read more

In watermelon, there is a trend towards increasing segmentation of the product, especially in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channels, at the expense of large sizes. In melon, assortments are broader thanks to the introduction of new types and the promotion of excellent products. read more

September started with speculation and unfair price cuts agreed by the industrial side to wine grape and tomato producers. This was reported by CIA Agricoltori Italiani di Capitanata, through a preliminary analysis of the respective campaigns. read more

"Measures are needed to support fruit and vegetable companies to save a distinctive sector of our regional agriculture and overcome the de minimis thanks to the extension of the temporary framework obtained in Brussels with the mobilization of thousands of Coldiretti farmers." read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a leading integrated fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations in Chile and Peru. read more

The distribution of the new "Dedicated to You" card will start on Monday, September 9th. This initiative, which the Meloni Government has decided to confirm and refinance this year, adding additional resources of 600 million euros, has allowed for an increase in the card's value to 500 euros per household. read more

Rijk Zwaan, a world leader in cucumber production, is celebrating its first centenary this year. Founded in 1924, the company began producing its first cucumber seeds as early as 1925, introducing the first variety to the market in 1937. read more