The turning point has now been completed for the watermelon and melon campaign, and to understand the current dynamics and future strategies within the department, we interviewed Germano Fabiani, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at Coop Italia (pictured in the opening photo). read more

In Soverato, a new world record was set: a 117-meter-long fruit cake. The Calabrian city has entered the Guinness World Records thanks to the teamwork of the seven pastry shops in the city. Among the great protagonists of this achievement we also have... read more

After a few years of absence, Conserve Italia returns as a protagonist at the Rimini Meeting and does so in grand style with Yoga: the historic Romagna brand born in 1946 and a leader in Italy in quality fruit juices, will be alongside the event in Rimini (scheduled from August 20 to 25). read more

Fresh fruit, games, gadgets, music, and fun: the Del Monte Summer Tour begins, an itinerant event that will visit three Italian regions, with six stops in some of the most famous Italian beaches. The colorful truck and branded Del Monte ebikes will catch the attention of visitors. read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

In recent years, there has been a significant development in the small fruit sector, both in terms of production and commercialization, thanks mainly to their qualitative, nutraceutical, and health properties. The Agrion experimental center in Boves is involved not only in read more

What we want to talk about today is a fruit loved by everyone and found in every corner of the world, symbol of health for its nutritional profile: it provides potassium, vitamin C, fibers like pectin and hemicellulose, and also has antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. read more

Would you try some nectarines with a Brix level higher than 16 and reaching peaks of 20, moreover if they are particularly juicy? The answer is quite obvious, but what if I told you that the size of these fruits does not exceed the C-D caliber class? You would probably turn up your nose, because since time immemorial, the read more

The fruit and vegetable supply chain has multiple needs when it comes to tomatoes, considering the journey from producer to consumer. For this reason, seed companies have faced challenges in recent years. Resistance and sustainability in the field, availability, and continuity are crucial factors. read more

It is still early to talk about yields, but the quality of San Marzano tomatoes this year will be very high. These were the considerations made during the launch event of the 2024 season in Nolano, in Acerra, at the Sorgenti del Riullo of the ancient Suessula, where, among others, the... read more

Climate change is altering the nutritional properties and taste of fruits and vegetables, according to several scientific studies. These variations can be both positive and negative, leading to increases or decreases in quality. read more

The campaign "Fruit & Salad On the Beach", promoted by the fruit and vegetable producer organizations Agritalia, AOA, Arcadia, Costieragrumi, and Terra Orti, lands today (August 6th) on the coast of Basilicata. read more

At Agricorha, the apricot campaign has officially ended, but the work is far from over in the orchards of the Piana di Sibari (Cosenza). There is no time to even take stock of the season as the Calabrian producers' organization is already looking to the future, starting the third phase of the operation. read more

In Almería, the surfaces dedicated to greenhouse horticultural crops remain unchanged compared to last year - according to Asaja Almería, which has provided the first data for the horticultural campaign 2024/2025: the agricultural organization estimates that the cultivated area for peppers will amount to read more

"According to the estimates of the latest report 'The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World' (SOFI), published by five specialized agencies of the United Nations, in 2023, approximately 733 million people had to face and suffer from hunger, which is one in every 11 people." read more

10 days of meetings, showcooking, guided tastings, and top chefs from the Italian gastronomic scene. The 75th edition of the National Pepper Fair in Carmagnola, scheduled from August 30th to September 8th, will be a true celebration of colors and flavors. This year, the godmother will be... read more

The influence of weather conditions on crop yield and fruit preservation, the spread and containment of emerging diseases in chestnut harvests, the development of storage technologies for new varieties of apples suitable for the Alto Adige climate: a recurring and important topic. read more

The pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyri) is one of the sworn enemies of farmers; finding a winning containment strategy is very complex, but integrated pest management seems to be the way to go to achieve convincing results. Researchers at Washington State University are working on this. read more

This year, the green bean harvest in the Piacenza area started late due to adverse weather conditions. This information was communicated to us by Riverfrut, the agricultural company in Rivergaro that has been specializing in this vegetable for over 40 years, dedicating over 600 hectares to its cultivation. read more

Portulaca (Portulaca oleracea), also known as purslane, pigweed, or little hogweed, is classified as a weed because it grows rapidly and can compete with crops for space, light, water, and nutrients. However, it is appreciated for its nutritional properties. read more