During last week's live IFN broadcast dedicated to watermelons (click here for more details), it became clear how the sector has been able to evolve, moving from promotions at just a few cents to doubling consumer prices over a period of 10 years, according to buyers. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado is always attentive to the needs of the entire supply chain to provide a high-performing range of lettuces that adapts well to the ongoing climate changes, market demands, and with a complete package of resistances for Bremia lactucae, including the new Bl:41EU strain. read more

Sustainability and the presence of an excellent quality-price ratio are the cornerstones of the advice from La Borsa della Spesa this week, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. Despite the fear that the intense heat may... read more

Harvests out of sync, unfavorable climate, French products struggling to emerge: the situation of the peach and nectarine market in France has been deteriorating for several weeks and consumer prices have dropped below 2.50 euros per kilogram, as reported by the Fédération nationale. read more

According to the data contained in the USDA's periodic report on the analysis of the global wine season (click here for more information), the overall production of table grapes for the 2023/24 season is expected to increase by 150 thousand tons, reaching 28.1 million tons. read more

The citrus world gathers at the heart of European production to discuss new market and consumption trends. The main representatives of the production chain will meet at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on November 5 and 6 for Fruitnet Citrus. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, the Main Sponsor of the DDS-7MP Triathlon Team, will accompany triathletes Bianca Seregni and Gaspar Riveros to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26th to August 13th. read more

In week 28, Lcc's fruit and vegetable sales broke even and, thanks to increasing deflation, volumes are on the rise. Among the channels, the discount channel is growing more than the others, outperforming all with a double-digit performance in terms of quantity. Analyzing overall trends, read more

The temperature is still the unappealable judge deciding the fate of the watermelon campaign for the coming weeks. If the mercury column does not drop, both in Italy and in Europe, an increase in prices is expected due to a decrease in harvests in the countryside. read more

By analyzing the trend of dried fruit consumption in the first warm months of the year, it is clear that the "summer rest" is just a distant (and ugly) memory. Dried fruit has become chameleonic, thanks to the work done by specialized companies, and meets every occasion. read more

In the last five years, the biological fight project against the Asian stink bug carried out by Coldiretti Cuneo in synergy with the territory has experienced an exponential growth, with a 810% increase in releases of predatory insects against the stink bug and a 533% increase in agricultural businesses. read more

There is a lot of talk about alien insects and the damage they are causing to fruit and vegetable crops; but climate change is also turning the insects that have always inhabited our areas into real "cannibals": just think of the Calliptamus italicus, better known as "locusts". read more

During the summer period, Lazio is one of the most important vegetable production areas nationally. To analyze the trends of these last few days, we visited the Agri-food Center of Rome, where the Operational Director, Flavio Pezzoli, explained to us. read more

Some areas of Italy are dealing with extreme temperatures that are putting a strain on summer fruit crops. This is the case in the Puglia region, where Giuseppe De Filippo, commercial manager of Futuragri, a leading company in production and marketing, is facing challenges. read more

In agriculture, sustainability starts with the soil. At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, researchers are working to find innovative methods to preserve the soil and, at the same time, provide growers with protection solutions from the early stages of crop operations. read more

A unique product in terms of taste and aroma, unrivaled in the market during the summer season. It is the Val Venosta cauliflower, which represents a true specialty of the VIP Consortium, as well as a product with a long and successful tradition, marked with the logo of two ladybugs, a guarantee. read more

A highly innovative and custom-designed processing plant for flat peaches, nectarines, and pears to ensure optimal packaging of these particularly delicate fruits, while also automating various stages to reduce. read more

ILIPsi once again proves to be a leading partner for the fruit and vegetable sector, offering innovative and customized solutions. The high-quality food packaging company has indeed developed an innovative packaging solution for Metis®, the brand of premium juicy and crunchy plums. read more

Rational irrigation and fertirrigation play and will play an increasingly important role in agriculture, both in open field and in protected crops, facing the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. These are the premises with which read more

The first semester of each year is like a turning point from which it is possible to extrapolate initial indications about consumption trends over time, and it is very clear how the trend is quite worrying when analyzing the medium to long term. Among the main findings, one stands out. read more