Avocado will be the flagship product of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, the trade fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, which will take place from October 8 to 10 at the exhibition center in Madrid. The fair will focus on various initiatives around this superfood, whose success is read more

Primi Frutti, a company specializing in the sale of strawberry plants and small fruits based in Policoro (MT), has obtained the ISO 22005:2008 certification, which concerns traceability in agri-food chains. The certification, issued by DNV, an independent body that provides read more

Conad, the leading Italian retail brand, has organized a meeting with the media to present the values and characteristics of the Piacersi Conad products, a new range of Conad-branded products dedicated to people who consider taking care of their well-being as the central theme of their lives. read more

The month of September represents a period of transition, with the shift from summer to autumn products, especially in the fruit sector. In recent years, the heat had accompanied us throughout September, while this year there has been a return to more typical temperatures. read more

Società Gestione Mercato announces that modules No. 1 and 2 of the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in Genova are now available for potential lease within the Agri-Food Center. read more

The campaign of the "Pera Coscia" (Conference Pear) by the Il Girasole Cooperative in Paternò (Catania) continues successfully, confirming the consumers' appreciation for the fruit year after year. I had a meeting with the commercial manager, Giovanni Scavo, to discuss the current season, which started in the first days of. read more

El Corte Inglés, which in Spanish means "The English Cut," is a renowned chain of department stores in Spain founded in 1940 in Madrid. With a leading position in terms of sales volume in Europe and ranking fourth globally, the company also operates other brands, including read more

New investments for L’Insalata dell’Orto, which is equipping itself with new facilities for the preservation of vegetables, further developing self-production of green energy, and expanding the production greenhouses for leafy vegetables and edible flowers at its headquarters in Mira (Venice). read more

The agricultural sector plays a central and driving role in achieving essential goals such as food security and climate change mitigation. However, the current global scenario contributes to creating increasing difficulties for producers. It is also up to politics to address these challenges. read more

A recent study has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps enrich the human microbiota, which is the collection of symbiotic microorganisms that coexist with the human body without causing harm, particularly in the intestines, aiding in its diversity. read more

Further improvement of the quality and increase in the production of small fruits, the revival of strawberries, support for the new "Trentino greenhouse", and variety changes are among the main development objectives of the Multiannual Operational Program 2025-2031 approved. read more

Among the main obstacles for cultivating table tomatoes, the salinity of the soil is often listed as a cause of problems for the plants. However, a recent study - as reported by SeedWorld - has delved into the salt stress tolerance in wild tomato species. read more

From the 8th to the 10th of October, the OrtoRomi Agricultural Cooperative will return to Fruit Attraction in Madrid, an internationally relevant event dedicated to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

The global cherry production is expected to increase slightly to 5 million tons in the 2024/25 season (+1%), supported by favorable conditions in China, Chile, the European Union, and the United States, which offset the expected decrease in Turkey. These are the forecasted data. read more

Launched on the market in May 2014 as a complete novelty in the fruit juice sector, Valfrutta's Triangolini are now preparing to celebrate ten years of success with a series of initiatives aimed at young consumers, including the new collection, a contest, and a television commercial. read more

One year after its last appearance on television screens, Frullà, a well-known brand of fresh blended fruit in a tub and resealable pouch, returns to TV with a new advertising campaign. The partnership with Mediaset networks - Canale 5, Italia 1, Rete 4, La5, has been confirmed. read more

From next week officially starts the season of Calabrian clementines, among the fruits symbol of the autumn in the fruit and vegetable sector. Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab of Piana di Sibari tells IFN about the first impressions of the season starting. "Making predictions is... read more

In Alto Adige, after finishing the Gala apple harvest, it is now time for two big players in the industry, such as Golden and Red Delicious. To understand the dynamics at play in terms of production and trade, we reached Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige: "From". read more

Early detection of physiological damage in apple trees requires human intervention. This is the goal of the HIPPA project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), in which the Laimburg Experimentation Center collaborates with Libera. read more

The vegetable market has gone from one extreme to the other within a few weeks: while the first months of 2024, up to late spring, were characterized by weak demand and low prices, especially for tomatoes, from August the situation has reversed, with. read more