The famous Pink Lady® apple has started a collaboration with the British comedian and presenter Judi Love for the "Empower Your Lunch Hour" campaign, aimed at challenging the food taboos that dominate offices in the United Kingdom. read more

The Apple District of the Non and Sole Valley has won the "Food Districts" grant promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, obtaining a funding of 5.2 million euros. This significant achievement was announced by the Province of Trento, which highlighted the success. read more

Water efficiency, high degree of shading, active protection against insects and diseases, ease of implementation, and product durability are some of the key strengths of Arrigoni's range of offerings from February 5th to 7th, 2025 at Fruit Logistica. read more

Twenty years ago, a gust of positive energy reached the European fruit and vegetable departments to give the apple category a new boost: thus began the success story of Kanzi®. With its refreshing balance of acidity and sweetness, its crunchiness, and its extraordinary taste, the read more

The yellow and red flesh kiwi supply chain will be the focus of the new video lesson by Macfrut Academy, the innovative platform promoted by Macfrut. The episode will air tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th, at 5 PM (Italian time), and can be followed for free by registering on the platform. read more

Late spring frosts represent one of the main threats to Italian and European agriculture. With the ongoing climate change characterized by milder winters and increasing spring variability, this phenomenon is likely to persist, causing damage. read more

From February 5th to 7th, ILIP will be a leading presence at Fruit Logistica 2025 - the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector - at Hall 5.2, stand D-51, showcasing the best packaging solutions designed to ensure the protection of the most delicate products. read more

Artificial intelligence is taking a step forward in the food industry thanks to an electronic "tongue" capable of identifying flavors, freshness, and safety of products with an accuracy exceeding 80%, as reported by key4biz.it. In just one minute, this innovative technology can read more

The Roman business world mourns the passing of Giorgio Trombetta (pictured above), president of Gros - Gruppo Romano Supermercati and owner of the historic Caffè Trombetta coffee roasting company. Trombetta, a prominent figure in the economy of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 24th. read more

The promotional format for the internationalization of fresh Italian products, created by the Edamus consortium, confirms and expands its strategic positioning at Fruit Logistica, in the heart of hall 4.2 (stands A20-A23-A30-B30) at Messe Berlin. The exhibition space covers approximately 500 square meters. read more

Throughout the month of February, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Large-Scale Retail and Organized Distribution mobilize massively for "Red Oranges for Research", an initiative that has been taking place for several years in supermarkets following an event in the squares with the Oranges. read more

In the world of scientific research, a discovery could have significant implications for the fruit and vegetable sector, especially for the citrus industry. A team of scientists from the Volcani Center has identified the gene responsible for the production of furanocoumarins in grapefruit. read more

"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more

Barbera, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specializing in the production and commercialization of Sicilian fruits, will be present with a stand at Fruit Logistica, from February 5th to 7th. "The fair in Berlin is an opportunity to further assert our presence in the market." read more

In Sicily, the red pepper harvest campaign of Vinicio F1 by Vilmorin-Mikado is proceeding smoothly. read more

OP Agricor confirms its commitment to sustainable production and the enhancement of high-quality citrus fruits with Tang Gold. The campaign for the late seedless mandarin has just started, and the quality parameters of this variety, which extends the commercial window, are already in place. read more

Nowadays, the agricultural entrepreneur is like the captain of a ship constantly sailing through a storm, knowing that they could face the perfect storm at any moment. read more

In the second week of the year, sales of fruits and vegetables by imposed weight show an increase, while Lcc is declining. However, the increase in the average price mix highlights a loss in volumes, still linked to a staggered calendar. Overall, though, read more

Who would have ever thought that even the sparkling rise of Chilean cherries on the Chinese market would experience some setbacks. So far, year after year, the Chilean export market had grown based on supply development, governed - in turn - by investments. read more

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has reignited the debate on protectionist trade policies and potential tariffs that could be imposed on European imports. This is a concern for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector and the corrugated cardboard packaging industry. read more