With the beginning of the new year, it's time for predictions in the logistics sector as well, but as specified by Massimo Delpozzo, the commercial director of Nord Ovest to IFN: "We operate in a sector that appears as a continuous flow of changes and challenges. Despite the apparent stability of." read more

The post-holiday period continues to be a challenging time for fruit and vegetable markets. This is confirmed by Sebastiano Vendramin, a seller from the Lusia agricultural company, who operates at the Treviso market. "After the holidays, we see a clear decline in purchases, accentuated this year even read more

Researchers from the Junta de Andalucía have recently developed an innovative DNA molecular marker that allows the selection of strawberry varieties with a 50% higher pulp compactness, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. This study was conducted by the Institute. read more

La Glomerella Leaf Spot is confirming the most dangerous threat to the apple sector, as demonstrated by the task forces active in the main northern Italian districts with the aim of finding solutions to this rapidly spreading fungal disease, as it can cause early and read more

The January transfer window is still open, but Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has played ahead: they have already assembled the team of top players who will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign, and they are presenting it in grand style in the Industrial Tomato catalog 2024-2025, renewing the use of. read more

Exciting news at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The leading European trade fair dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP). Promoted by the Association of Medicinal Plants, read more

In 2024, the sales of the fruit and vegetable department in the retail sector ended positively, with a 3% increase in volumes and a 4.2% increase in revenue, a crucial figure for the stores' financial balance. This result comes in a context of mild inflation, with an average price read more

Apofruit Italia will once again participate in Marca, an international trade fair dedicated to private label brands, scheduled to take place in Bologna on January 15th and 16th. The Romagna-based cooperative, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, will be present with its. read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more

The hi-tech container for cultivating microgreens such as radishes and savoy cabbage is ready for use on the Moon and Mars. The module aims to become a system for producing fresh and nutrient-rich food during long-duration space missions, ensuring to the astronauts. read more

In Sicily, after a long drought, some unexpected rain has returned, or rather, unforeseen. Water never hurts, but we are in the midst of a citrus-growing area, and irregular rainfall on the harvested oranges can cause plant diseases, such as fruit splitting, and... read more

Great optimism for vegetables: eggplant is booming, tomatoes are on the rise, and peppers are holding steady (click here for more information) ... only the zucchini market is struggling to take off, with prices lower than expected. read more

What will be the trendy foods that will accompany us in 2025? According to a research by Mintel, a specialized institute in global trend analysis, as reported by Ansa.it and the Ice website, Italians will increasingly embrace plant-based nutrition and foods. read more

ILIP, a company specialized in the production of disposable tableware and packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables and food products, will be present at Marca 2025 (Bologna, January 15-16, Hall 36, Booth C/35) with a focus on the Food Service Packaging and Fresh Food Packaging lines. The trade fair event read more

A real excursion took place on December 30th, when the Red Orange of Sicily PGI reached the summit of Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. A delegation of producers, led by the President of the Protection Consortium, Gerardo Diana, made the journey. read more

Drosophila suzukii is one of the sworn enemies of small fruit growers, such as raspberries, blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries. Containment strategies mainly focus on the use of insecticides, but the results are often not sufficient to prevent damage. read more

VIPha has highlighted on many occasions, through words and actions, the growing importance of Club apples within its strategic positioning plan. Over the years, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta has pursued a development. read more

The Christmas holidays for the fruit and vegetable sector were not as festive, using a play on words, as those in the squares and especially in the wholesale markets. Still, there was a contrasting reference that stood out. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. The award aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the sector, in memory of a great protagonist. read more

In the last ten years, avocado has experienced a true "green revolution," becoming increasingly popular among consumers worldwide, as shown in the table. read more