What will the weather be like in Italy this week? In the coming days, a significant rise in temperatures is expected, with values generally higher than seasonal averages. The recent cold spell that affected the country last week will therefore dissipate. read more

Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A. will also participate in Marca 2026 this year, renewing its presence that has seen it as a protagonist since the early editions of the event. This continuity demonstrates the company's role as a strategic partner and a reference point in the potato sector for retail. read more

A discovery destined to open new perspectives for cherry cultivation, and more generally, for temperate fruit cultivation. Researchers from the Research and Agri-food Technology Center of Aragon (CITA) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have... read more

The Mazzoni Group will participate in Marca Fresh at Bologna Fiere, scheduled for January 14th and 15th, confirming their presence at one of the leading events for the Italian modern distribution sector. They will do so at booth CICO E58 in pavilion 19. The event represents an opportunity. read more

A tasty fruit. A distinctive packaging. A celebration. These are the ingredients of a project capable of transforming a product into a project that unites agriculture, distribution, and social responsibility. This is where one of the innovations that Naturitalia presents originates from. read more

Also for 2026, Apofruit confirms its participation in Marca, the international trade fair dedicated to private label brands, scheduled to take place in Bologna on January 14 and 15 next year. The cooperative, which has recently celebrated its 65th anniversary since its foundation, will be presenting at the event. read more

The data is still provisional but the trend is clear: 2025 ended with an increase in domestic consumption of fruits and vegetables, both in quantity and value. For supermarkets and hypermarkets, the data is already final: +4.9% in quantity and +6.9% in value. Fruits performed even better in terms of value. read more

A collaboration born many years ago and grown over time, becoming a true model of industrial partnership. It is the one between Finagricola, a historic Italian fruit and vegetable company, and ULMA Packaging, a leading company in packaging solutions, now a point of reference. read more

What flavors and trends will guide 2026? In the new year, consumers are increasingly looking for complete culinary experiences that combine pleasure and wellness. From intense flavors to products designed for those who want to stay in shape without sacrificing taste: the read more

With the conclusion of the holidays, The Shopping Bag returns, the service by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, which every week offers the right advice for convenient and sustainable seasonal shopping. read more

VIP confirms its participation in the 2026 Marca fair in Bologna, a key event for the private label industry. This decision was made with foresight as VIP was the first Italian apple producer to believe in the Marca Fresh format, recognizing its potential from the start. read more

With the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2239 in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5th November 2025, the Basilicata Strawberry officially enters the European Union's Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), marking a historic milestone for. read more

After the record-breaking tuna auction at the New Year's auction in Tokyo, another record was broken for the prized "Sato Nishiki" cherries from Yamagata prefecture in northeastern Japan: a box was sold for 1.8 million yen at the Toyosu market, equivalent to about 9,850 euros. read more

During the Christmas week, the performance of the fruit and vegetable department in hypermarkets and supermarkets is overall satisfactory: volumes increase and values also grow, despite a slight decrease in the average mix price. The calendar, under the same conditions, does not... read more

As provided for in the current Framework Agreement, the Parity Commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna, in light of the market trends in the ongoing marketing campaign, has reconfirmed the reference price for top-quality potatoes, GlobalGap, at €0.42 per kilogram. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade is facing crucial decisions, and the answers come from the innovative strength of the sector itself. Products and technologies capable of creating added value, of exciting consumers, and of rethinking the very concept of creation. read more

Service products, high value-added solutions, functional proposals: many categories in the food industry are already interpreting this evolution. Today, even the fruit and vegetable sector is ready to take a step forward. And 2026 could mark a turning point, with proteins. read more

On January 15th and 16th, 2026, all eyes will be on kohlrabi: producers, cooperatives, nurserymen, specialists, and product technicians will meet in Sabaudia (LT) to directly engage in the field and share knowledge. The event, organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia, will be entirely dedicated to this. read more

Nitrogen management is now one of the most complex technical challenges for professional horticulture. A crucial element for crop development, nitrogen, when present in excess in the soil in the form of nitrate, can become a critical issue both environmentally and economically. read more

The citrus farming campaign 2025/2026 of Apofruits is characterized by a continuous production that has been ongoing for many years and a growing focus on organic farming, which now represents the vast majority of the entire product range. Taking stock of the situation, on this occasion... read more