The social and economic impact of fruit, unfortunately, is shrinking, but there are cases where a single fruit can change the fortunes of entire countries: as in the case of the Durian. Recently, New York Times journalist Thomas Fuller wrote about this curious fruit: read more

Valfrutta, a leading brand in the vegetable preserves market and attentive to satisfying the needs of a modern consumer who increasingly chooses a healthy and natural diet, presents in the Steam-cooked line the Italian Edamame soybeans processed fresh. read more

Today we present the fifth release for the in-depth analysis column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta from Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is... read more

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee has revised upwards its forecasts for the 2024 harvest, bringing them to 139,000 tonnes, as reported by Fruitnet.com. read more

Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand. read more

There are many commercial sectors that use packaging to add value to their products, from fashion to accessories, not to mention the food sector. However, the fruit and vegetable sector continues to lag behind, almost not understanding the potential that a good packaging can offer. read more

During the summer period, peaches and nectarines are the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, as confirmed by their leading position in terms of value share for the category - around 10% in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel between June and August - on par with tomatoes, despite a 13% loss. read more

For the lemon, it has been a season to forget or, to put it better, in free fall, as we defined it in an article a few months ago (click here to read more). But now the damage is done and we must look ahead, as Sicilian producer Roberto Minioto states to IFN. read more

Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

Everything is ready: this week starts the mountain strawberry campaign by VIP. A good harvest is expected, around 420 tons, slightly higher than last year's volumes. VIP cultivates 15 varieties, of which two cover 60% of the overall production: Elsanta and read more

Is it possible to meet new people while grocery shopping at the supermarket? Some say yes, but how can you distinguish between those who entered the store just to buy what is missing in their pantry or fridge from those who are there for a different purpose? It's simple, read more

On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of... read more

We are facing a real change in the avocado market: production is rapidly increasing and international trade is expanding quickly, with forecasts indicating that exports will exceed 3 million tons by 2025, according to the data. read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Lucee has entered full swing in recent days. Among the main products cultivated in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain are tomatoes, along with zucchinis and eggplants. We have discussed the campaign with the president of Aop, Felice. read more

Preparations are beginning for the 75th edition of the National Pepper Fair in Carmagnola (TO), an unmissable event that celebrates one of the most valuable and characteristic products of the region. The event will take place from August 30th to September 8th, 2024, offering ten days of. read more

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

The development of a coating using biodegradable materials that extends the shelf life of fruits while reducing microbial and oxidative deterioration of the product. This is one of the objectives of POFACS, "Conservability, quality, and safety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products." read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

Glasses with thick black frames and hidden cameras are tasked with shifting the balances in the fruit and vegetable department. This is how Waitrose's tool is designed to track the purchasing habits of its shoppers and promote the purchase of loose fruits and vegetables. read more