Following a legal action initiated by consumer associations in Baden-Württemberg, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Aldi Süd has violated the rights of European consumers by misleadingly advertising discounts on food products, including the... read more

From 8 to 10 October, Ortoverde (Foodiverse Group) will be present at booth C04 in pavilion 7 at Fruit Attraction, the leading trade fair in Europe for fruits and vegetables. read more

Tesco was awarded the title of British Apple Supermarket 2024 by the British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the association of English apple and pear growers. Between September 2023 and August 2024, the chain sold 26,705 tons of English apples, equivalent to approximately 192 million pieces of fruit. read more

"The lettuce market is still under tension, but for some types, such as romaine, there are signs of prices normalizing," said Silvestro Ferro, Sales Manager of the AOP CSC Lazio, describing to IFN this market phase characterized by prices continuously increasing. read more

Multi-year supply chain contract with product buy-back guarantee, high degree of mechanization and low labor requirements, cost-effective and trackable investments in the Operational Plan, high profitability in the medium/long term, and finally, a hardy crop that requires. read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will take place from October 8th to 10th. It will once again host the Innovation Hub Awards, which recognize and highlight the research, development, and innovation efforts of the sector and individual companies. This time, among the 40 projects... read more

Great success for the open day organized by Italia Ortofrutta-Unione Nazionale titled "Ortofrutta Experience", held at the headquarters of O.P. Sermide Ortofruit in the province of Mantova. The event is the second in a long series that will take place throughout Italy, with the aim of promoting and read more

Eating fruit is known to be good for you, but today we also know that there is a fruit that can uplift your mood and vitality thanks to its properties. We are talking about the kiwi, as confirmed by a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand, published in... read more

Today, organic apples represent between 5 and 10% of the total market in Italy. This is a fairly stable share over time, but it also sees an expanding production area. read more

The pear harvest in Emilia-Romagna is now complete and, with the arrival of October, the commercial campaign is ready to kick off. The consortium of fruit growers Opera, after years of truly difficult times marked by a production battered by calamities, is now entering the market. read more

Yesterday, the ceremony for the awarding of the UNI PdR 125 certification for gender equality achieved by OP Joinfruit in Verzuolo (CN) took place in the Hall of Honor of the Ancient Municipal Palace of Saluzzo (CN). This recognition represents a significant achievement at the regional level. read more

The apple is a fruit in continuous evolution, not only in terms of variety but also in adapting to new consumption trends, such as being consumed already sliced in salads or ready-made dishes. read more

Generous production - already 31 tons/ha in the fourth year and aiming for 35 tons/ha at full production - fruits of good size (80-90% over 115 grams) and uniform. Impressive numbers for the Dulcis® kiwi presented yesterday morning to a large group of producers. read more

More aware and demanding consumers in the fruit and vegetable departments. This is how the supply chain, from producers to retail chains, is committed to offering products that meet the needs of consumers, both in terms of taste and health, but also in terms of values. A way to provide guarantees to. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of SwimtheIsland Golfo dell’Isola 2024, one of the most exciting open water swimming events in Europe. On Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, participants will compete against each other. read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

More and more positive feedback is coming from the fields about the Candine® project, the innovative club apple from Apofruit that already has 200 hectares planted in various Italian regions, but which in perspective can significantly increase its acreage. read more

The claim "Daughter of the Alps" has told the origin of Marlene®, the theme of the seasons has delved into the work in the apple orchards and communicated the availability for 12 months a year, the culinary experience has placed the consumer at the center, inviting them to immerse themselves in the gourmet world of apples. read more

The Italian overseas fruit shipping season is heading towards new scenarios: while the table grape shipments are almost coming to an end, we still have to reach the peak of the season for apples, and the first kiwi shipments are just a few days away. read more

The harvesting of Jingold kiwi in the northern hemisphere began in the last week of September, starting with the first picking of Exotic Red, the earliest of the innovative kiwi varieties for which the Italian company holds exclusive production rights. read more