After the record-breaking tuna auction at the New Year's auction in Tokyo, another record was broken for the prized "Sato Nishiki" cherries from Yamagata prefecture in northeastern Japan: a box was sold for 1.8 million yen at the Toyosu market, equivalent to about 9,850 euros. read more

During the Christmas week, the performance of the fruit and vegetable department in hypermarkets and supermarkets is overall satisfactory: volumes increase and values also grow, despite a slight decrease in the average mix price. The calendar, under the same conditions, does not... read more

As provided for in the current Framework Agreement, the Parity Commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna, in light of the market trends in the ongoing marketing campaign, has reconfirmed the reference price for top-quality potatoes, GlobalGap, at €0.42 per kilogram. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade is facing crucial decisions, and the answers come from the innovative strength of the sector itself. Products and technologies capable of creating added value, of exciting consumers, and of rethinking the very concept of creation. read more

Service products, high value-added solutions, functional proposals: many categories in the food industry are already interpreting this evolution. Today, even the fruit and vegetable sector is ready to take a step forward. And 2026 could mark a turning point, with proteins. read more

On January 15th and 16th, 2026, all eyes will be on kohlrabi: producers, cooperatives, nurserymen, specialists, and product technicians will meet in Sabaudia (LT) to directly engage in the field and share knowledge. The event, organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia, will be entirely dedicated to this. read more

Nitrogen management is now one of the most complex technical challenges for professional horticulture. A crucial element for crop development, nitrogen, when present in excess in the soil in the form of nitrate, can become a critical issue both environmentally and economically. read more

The citrus farming campaign 2025/2026 of Apofruits is characterized by a continuous production that has been ongoing for many years and a growing focus on organic farming, which now represents the vast majority of the entire product range. Taking stock of the situation, on this occasion... read more

The emerging themes for 2026 are first systematized in the preview of the Coop Report - Winter Edition, elaborated by the Coop Studies Office based on two surveys conducted in December 2025 on consumers and opinion leaders in the economic and agri-food system. read more

The current week will be characterized by a drop in temperatures, with average values significantly lower than both last year and the previous week. While some inconveniences cannot be ruled out, on the other hand, from the perspective of fruit and vegetable consumption, the cooling could read more

The retail fruit and vegetable sector first, and then the Italian citrus import sector, mourn the passing of Danilo Ortolani, who died on January 4th at the age of 93. read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, is strengthening its position as the main supplier of organic apples in Europe, also thanks to the integrated organic packaging plant at the Juval cooperative, one of the most modern and specialized facilities. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, has confirmed its participation for the second consecutive year at Marca Fresh, the area dedicated to fruit and vegetables within Marca by BolognaFiere, reaffirming its role as an important player. read more

When discussing psychological well-being in the workplace, thoughts almost always turn to large companies and offices. Much more rarely does attention shift to fields. Yet agriculture, particularly the fruit and vegetable sector, continues to be a pillar. read more

Opera La Pera's commercial campaign can rely on a key element: sufficient volumes to cover the entire season, offering continuity of supply, reliability to partners, and organoleptic quality of the fruits, even in a challenging production context. read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

As reported by La Gazzetta di Mantova, Tonino Zerbinati, a 70-year-old farmer from Sermide, has gone missing. read more

Week 51, the second to last of the year which ended on Sunday, December 21, records a negative trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables, accompanied by a slight decrease in the average price mix. The decline affects all physical channels, with particularly weak performance for... read more

The French government is going on the offensive on food safety and the protection of national production. In a move that is shaking transatlantic trade balances, as reported by ValenciaFruit, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the imminent halt to imports. read more