For seed companies, summer is the most suitable time for field and greenhouse activities to test the fruits of research and reconnect with all partners. As usual, ISI Seeds organizes field events to give the opportunity to its own partners. read more

On July 18th, our colleague Fabrizio Pattuellici provided a deep analysis on the evolution of watermelon consumption in Italy and how prices in the beautiful country have doubled in 10 years (click here for more details). Without going back over the last decade, but starting from read more

Welcome to Romagna: here the summer has a completely different flavor, just like our Romagna IGP Peaches and Nectarines. read more

On Thursday, July 25th in Imola, at the Mario Neri unit of Astra, there will be a pomological exhibition on peach and apricot, featuring Stefano Foschi from Ri.Nova commenting on the varieties presented to industry professionals. read more

There are no significant updates on the situation in the Suez Canal, with the impasse continuing to primarily damage perishable goods, including fruits and vegetables. We will discuss this on IFN with Massimo Delpozzo, commercial director of Nord Ovest. "The crisis in the Middle East has reached a stalemate." read more

Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more

This week, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, confirms the excellent period for fruit and vegetable production, thanks to a climate that is favoring all cultivations. Italian families can read more

The feedback received by Apofruit following the informative events on kiwi organized in Calabria, held alongside the members' assembly to discuss the 2023 budget and winter settlements, has been extremely positive. read more

The advance campaign for watermelons had positive effects at the beginning of negotiations, but between June and early July, consumption decreased, resulting in a loss in the end, while the overall fruit market broke even. Certainly, for a weather-dependent category like this one. read more

Staying up to date with a fruit and vegetable market that is characterized by volatility is already complicated in itself. If we then add all the critical issues that have emerged in recent years, such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, difficulties with labor, and foreign competition, it becomes even more challenging. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable export to Europe is changing its traditional dynamics. Some point to climate change as a cause, while others blame the instability of modern society. We discussed this with Romeo Zanotto, owner of the Due Erre company in Padova and with Ciro. read more

Following the recent meeting of the members, the board of directors of the Agribologna Consortium, the parent company of the eponymous group and a leading player in the production and distribution of fruit and vegetables in Italy, has been renewed. Two important confirmations: Franco Linguerri remains as President. read more

On Friday, July 26th, starting at 6:30 PM, the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (Di.S.S.P.A.) of the University of Bari Aldo Moro will be hosted by the Municipality of Polignano a Mare (BA) in the Council Chamber for the event "The Gardens of Polignano - Traditions". read more

The Chilean kiwi season started two weeks late, but this did not damage the market which was enjoying limited supply, as reported on DiarioFruticola.cl. Currently, the Chilean kiwi season is between 65% and 69% complete, according to the report. read more

The US company Afterlife Ag has found an innovative way to tackle the issue of food waste in New York restaurants. Founded in 2021 by Winson Wong, Sierra Alea, and Ryan Freed, the company, whose slogan is "Don't let waste go to waste," read more

SG Marketing, a marketing consulting company specializing in the food and agriculture sector, introduces the summer activities of the promotional campaign "BE FRUITY!" Through engaging, integrated, and multichannel content and initiatives both in the field and digitally, the campaign aims to capture the attention of. read more

From the first tray of cooked vegetables to the modern service product packages with a wide range of choices. The story of the company Annatura is one of people, courage, but also a lot of heart, which has been shared with all the collaborators in recent days. read more

In week 27, the trends shown are very similar to the previous week, with the fruit and vegetable sector still decreasing, but with a slight reduction in deflation. In terms of distribution channels, the head-to-head competition between supermarkets and discount stores sees the former prevailing in the analyzed week. read more

Herbert Dorfmann will once again coordinate the European People's Party (EPP) in the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament. The MEP of South Tyrolean origins was unanimously appointed, having already held the same role in the previous parliamentary term. read more

With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more