The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected. read more

From the first weeks of August, the over 4,000 fruit growers of VOG have been working on the new harvest. The prospects for the new commercial season are positive, with quantities sufficient to ensure availability for 12 months a year, a positive closure of the previous year and read more

A few days ago, the Rivoira Group opened the doors of its fruit orchards in Piedmont for a special event, the "Sambòa Open Day," dedicated to partners and clients from the Italian wholesale market. The meeting was an opportunity to visit the apple orchards and taste the new apple harvest. read more

New Factor S.p.A., a leading company in the dried and shelled nuts sector, operates at a national level with its own brand Mister Nut and with several Modern Distribution labels under the Distributor Brand. The company is a promoter of the Romagna Nuts supply chain project and... read more

We have reached the eighth edition of the column dedicated to the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, made possible through the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta by Agroter and the Consumer Panel by GfK Italia. read more

The events of the 75th edition of the National Pepper Fair of Carmagnola continue, scheduled until Sunday, September 8th. During its first long weekend, the event has already attracted around 150,000 visitors who have been able to enjoy a wide and varied range. read more

Over 1200 operators from worldwide prominence are expected for this prestigious showcase, a true meeting point for the leading players in the industry. On this unique occasion, visitors will have the opportunity to see up close and experience firsthand the innovations they bring. read more

Calcium fertilization is of fundamental importance for the growth and development of plants, and if the right attention is not paid to this nutrient, there is a risk of being affected by quite serious physiopathies, such as vegetable leaf scorch, blossom end rot in tomatoes. read more

The Italian apple world is heading to Hong Kong, where the Asia Fruit Logistica fair will take place from tomorrow until September 6. Assomelasarà will be present with the new Director Giovanni Missanelli, who has scheduled several meetings, both institutional and with numerous partners. read more

To understand the current trend of the onion market, it is necessary to take a step back and analyze what happened in the 2023 season. Recently, we discussed the matter with a market leader like Romagnoli F.lli Spa. Providing us with all the details was the commercial director, Roberto. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG), an Italian company specializing in research and experimentation of new varieties of strawberries and berries, has entered into an exclusive partnership with the two Indian companies "Mahaberry Private Limited" and "8 Berries Farm & Nursery Private Limited", aimed at read more

Fruits and vegetables are a key sector for the development of Africa. This was strongly reiterated by the President of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, during the meeting "Africa, Italy, Europe: a new cooperation for sustainable development", promoted by the AVSI Foundation and hosted at the Meeting. read more

For the 2024/25 football season, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, continues to cheer for Unione Sportiva Cremonese and confirms its role as a Supporter Partner of the red and gray Club. This collaboration is renewed under the sign of read more

Obtaining beautiful, tasty, resistant, and easy-to-eat fruits is among the goals of varietal improvement in the world of fruits and vegetables. The supply chain is becoming more demanding and expects increasingly high-performing products; seedlessness is a feature that is gaining great success in the sector. read more

The first edition of Kiwi Day in Monticello concluded a couple of weeks ago, the leading event for the kiwi industry in Chile organized by the Kiwi Committee and RedAgrícola. It was a day where kiwi producers, exporters, suppliers, and industry consultants came together. read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) in its report "The state of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Italy" analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of July 2024, representing the landscape of the Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. The turnover... read more

In week 33, the LCC fruit and vegetable sector shows positive results, despite a certain deflation persisting. Among the various channels, the discount channel emerges as the main contributor to the increase in sales. In August, the leading category is that of peaches and nectarines. However, after a summer start read more

On Thursday, August 29, at the fruit research center of the Agrion Foundation in Manta, at Via Falicetto, 24, 12030 Manta (CN), a meeting was held on late peaches, early apples, multi-axis training forms (Guyot), and Glomerella. read more

"In Alto Adige, we are finishing the harvest of Gala apples which began on the 13th of August - just a couple of days later than last year - and for now we can consider ourselves satisfied because the quality of the fruits is excellent, starting from the size and coloration." read more

The genetic improvement program is at the core of the activities of the CIV - Italian Consortium of Nurserymen of San Giuseppe di Comacchio. An essential part of this work involves the selection of new clones. In the early apple sector, CIV has selected two new Gala clones that read more