A September full of news and flavor kicks off with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit. After enlivening the main Italian beaches with the success of the itinerant event Dole Summer Vibes, the lively and colorful 100% electric van is now on the move. read more

The pumpkin sector in Italy is facing a season with an expected lower production than in 2023, but it continues to maintain its success thanks to the nutritional properties and culinary versatility of the product. The consumption of pumpkins is also growing. read more

QGS, a partner of Microsoft for advanced management solutions, proudly announces the launch of the third generation of Navgreen, the first management software suite designed specifically for the fruit and vegetable sector. This update represents a significant step forward. read more

In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

According to the latest USDA report, global production of peaches and nectarines has been increasing for the past four years, with the 2024/25 season expected to set a record of 25.4 million tons (+2%). read more

The Apple Brulè, also known as Apfelglühmix, is the new proposal from Leni’s, a brand of Vog Products, a leader in apple processing. This non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine is designed for the Horeca sector and for private consumption, ideal for cold winter days. read more

More than eight out of 10 consumers (81%) have admitted to not knowing how to store pineapples, leading them to unknowingly eat them later than ideal. The research from Fyffes, a global leader in the production of fresh tropical fruit, aligns with the launch of new "crownless pineapples" in Europe. read more

Summer is now behind us, but there are still peaches and nectarines delighting consumers with the flavors of the beautiful season. An example comes from Sicily, with the peach and nectarine from Delia IGP cultivated wisely by the company Di Pasquale Ortofrutta from Delia. read more

There is fibrillation in the horticultural sector, due to the climate seriously limiting harvests in different production areas along the Peninsula, and beyond. read more

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the flavors of typical products of this season. To best guide purchases, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a complete guide to the products. read more

The risk of the arrival of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Europe from imports from South Africa is very high. In the last month - as reported on Revistamercados.com - eight shipments of citrus fruits from the African country infested with the fungus have been reported. read more

On the podium of the best-selling references during the summer season for Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut vegetables, there are spinach, green beans, and the grilled line, consisting of peppers, zucchini, and eggplants. Commercial IFNil Giovanni Palermo reported: "Spinach is [...]". read more

From the processing room at the center of the mountain, where the tunnels lead to the renowned natural warehouses protected by the rock. This is the path of the new Apple Cable Car, the cable system set to open soon that will allow Melinda to implement a solution for. read more

The shareholders Luca Sassi and the Italian Agri-Food Fund I of the Agrimola Group - a leading company in the production of high-quality frozen fruit and a European leader in the processing, transformation, and commercialization of chestnuts and sweet chestnuts in the Modern Distribution channel - read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interprofessional organizations reiterate the crucial role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools to effectively stimulate the consumption of fresh products. Therefore, they ask the Commission to reverse this. read more

In week 36, the sales value of fruit and vegetables with fixed weight returns to growth, similar to LCC, with an increase in the average mix price higher than the previous week. Among the channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets... read more

In this newly started distribution campaign, the strawberry plants of the Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) varieties, which will be distributed by licensed nurserymen, show a +15% increase compared to last year, reaching about 150 million. The distribution of the rooted cuttings of these. read more

"Complex season but rich in satisfactions and, fortunately, in Sardinia it is still summer," begins Salvatore Lotta, commercial director of Agricola Campidanese, in response to our request to outline a picture for his Group of the watermelon campaign nearing its conclusion. read more

Even in summer, the Cosmic Crisp® campaign is flying high: with its celestial flavor and initiatives that have made consumers feel like they're touching the sky, the game-changer in the apple category has proven to be a success in the final phase of its commercial season. read more

The pear harvest is almost over, and we can draw a report on the 2024 season from a phytosanitary point of view, thanks to the contribution of the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation in Ferrara. In short, the damages caused by Brown Rot and Pear Scab. read more