Ismea, with the support of Masaf, has organized a major commercial promotion initiative, managing to bring 6 international distribution operators to Bari for the Table Grape Supply Chain fair taking place from today until October 24th. read more

Last Friday, at the CREA-OFA in Acireale (Corso Savoia, 190), a seminar titled "Focus on organic citrus farming in the Mediterranean: Adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change applied to organic citrus agroecosystems" took place. read more

A new trend is taking over the TikTok community as it goes viral worldwide. It's called Tanghulu, also known as "glass fruit," a trend that involves coating fruits with a layer of melted sugar that, once hardened, creates an extremely crunchy covering similar to candy. read more

In week 40, sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables increased in value more than loose fruits and vegetables, despite a significantly lower inflation rate. Among sales channels, only online and hypermarkets continue to show signs of decline. After a relatively positive summer, read more

Some difficulties related to the cold and rainy spring, but in the end, hazelnut producers in Polesine achieved satisfactory production. This is in contrast to regions like Piedmont, where a significant drop in the harvest was recorded due to adverse weather events. read more

South Africa is challenging the EU's phytosanitary measures on citrus fruits at the World Trade Organization (WTO), measures that the EU considers necessary to protect the market from harmful insects and diseases that could threaten European crops, in particular. read more

From the early stages of the season, it was evident that there would not be an abundance of prickly pears. The climate, in fact, has influenced the productivity of the plants and consequently the duration of the commercial season as well. As Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the cooperative, anticipated to IFN. read more

It's mid-October and in the fruit and vegetable departments, one of the absolute protagonists is the persimmon. However, it hasn't always been like this; in fact, in recent years we have witnessed a significant evolution in the offerings. Domenica is the one who tells us about the enhancement of the persimmon. read more

On what aspects should the Italian kiwi sector focus on in order to compete successfully in international markets (without forgetting the domestic market)? This is a question that was addressed in the second part of the recent IFN broadcast dedicated to kiwi, which aired a few days ago. read more

On the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated last week, BMTI and Italmercati Rete d’Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, reaffirm the importance of making conscious food choices and emphasize the fundamental role of La Borsa della Spesa. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, the trade balance in terms of volume for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector remains strongly negative (-292 thousand tonnes), despite a 17% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, which gives hope for improvement. However, looking at the corresponding read more

The Green Line continues to bring innovation and expands the range of fresh ready-made meals branded DimmidiSì with the new Vegetable Tartlets. A unique, simple and genuine proposal, prepared with only a few ingredients, designed to meet the needs of consumers who prefer food. read more

After several seasons in the experimental field, the first sales campaign of the spiny parthenocarpic cucumber Auspero, branded by Seminis, ended with excellent results in the agricultural companies of the province of Verona that tested it. Auspero, the latest variety launched by Bayer Crop. read more

During the month dedicated to breast cancer prevention, OrtoRomi, an Italian player in the fruit and vegetable sector, renews its commitment to supporting women's health by presenting two important concrete initiatives. In the areas where the company's facilities are located, in Borgoricco (Padua). read more

What is the state of the art in IV range fruit and what can we expect for the future? This is the question we asked Stefano Aiello, Marketing Director at Spreafico, during the last edition of Fruit Attraction: "It is a strategic asset for our group that now possesses a know-how. read more

According to data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor (click here for more information) in partnership with Ismea-Nielsen, domestic purchases of fruits and vegetables decreased by 9% between 2020 and 2024. This decline was particularly pronounced between 2021 and 2022, with a further reduction. read more

One of the most fascinating trends, which is captivating the young generations and palates in search of unique sensory experiences, is that of "swicy", a perfect mix of sweet and spicy that combines the sweetness of food with a more spicy and bold touch. read more

Decreasing consumption (-10% over 5 years), sharp price increase (+52% between 2019-23), yellow-fleshed varieties not gaining market share and growing in production at the expense of green varieties, which are penalized by decreasing yields due to environmental and disease-related factors. read more

The Agri-food Centers of Emilia-Romagna, gathered in a network, took part in the mission organized by the Emilia-Romagna Region to Singapore, which concludes today. With six million inhabitants, the city-state offers opportunities for the fruit and vegetable supply chains of the region. Already activated. read more

Almost two years after the launch of the Le Zuppe line, Annaturatraccia enthusiastically assesses its progress. The range currently includes 3 varieties: the Ortolana, made with chard, carrots, spinach, and savoy cabbage; the Contadina, consisting of a mix of grains, legumes, and vegetables; and the Legumes and Cereals, with spelt. read more