Ten days earlier than usual, pomegranate harvesting has begun in Calabria. In the Sibari Plain, members of the Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) carried out the first harvests, and last Monday, the Calabrian plant started processing them. read more

In the first six months of this year, Spanish imports continue to grow (+1% in volume), confirming the trend of the last 5 years, which has shown an overall increase of more than 20%. In particular, vegetables show a steady progression, while fruit experiences ups and downs. read more

Food waste is increasing in Italian households. In 2024, food waste in Italy has increased by 45.6%: every week, 683.3 grams of food per capita end up in the trash (compared to 469.4 grams recorded in August 2023). These are some of the data from the annual report. read more

SanLucar, the premium brand of fresh fruits and vegetables, has been awarded the prestigious Global Brand Award'24 for its "Excellent Brand Reputation in Fresh Produce". This important international recognition is awarded annually by the magazine "Global Brands". read more

After the summer break, the Macfrut Academy is back with a video lesson dedicated to the new frontiers of strawberry production. The training platform promoted by Macfrut has put the content at the center, which will be launched on Thursday, September 19th at 5 pm (click here to access for free). read more

Having reached the halfway point of the fresh tomato harvest campaign in northern Italy, we can comment on the performance of our new varieties in their first year of sales: the saladette ZerozeroSette and the Marmande Marmartinez. read more

Today we present the ninth edition of the column dedicated to the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, made possible through the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta by Agroter and Consumer Panel by GfK Italia. read more

Autumn is just around the corner, bringing with it a wave of seasonal products, fresh and full of flavor. With La Borsa della Spesa, the service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, consumers will be able to make the best choices. read more

The climate is cutting Italian hazelnut production with an estimated 20% decrease, mainly due to the bad weather that has affected the Northern regions. The analysis comes from Coldiretti, with the harvest entering the peak of what is a real excellence in agriculture. read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

Fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly present in consumers' diets because, in addition to their taste appeal, they are considered essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. However, the overall increase in prices and the perception of high costs for them read more

There are 10 Italian fruit and vegetable companies that will be hosted at the space organized by Assomela, Cso Italy, and Fruitimprese from September 21st to 29th. read more

In general, radishes are a healthy product, easy to consume, rich in important vitamins and minerals, cultivated and consumed all over the world from the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia. read more

The Villari Group aims to enhance and protect the best citrus fruits from Sicily through its brands. On a strategic level, a key aspect for success is precisely the differentiation of products. In an increasingly competitive market, in fact, it is not. read more

The sales of Swedish turnips are experiencing a significant increase this year. According to a press release from Tesco, the reason is said to be linked to social media platforms, particularly TikTok. It seems that thanks to a shared trick on read more

Ventura and Genoa CFC announce that they have finalized a partnership agreement for the 2024/25 sports season. The historic Italian brand, with nearly 90 years of experience in the dried fruit sector, will be the "Nutritional Partner" of Villa Rostan's club. read more

In civil court, the European Union rejected the appeal of Eurosemillas, which contested the rights to the Nadorcott mandarin variety held by Nadorcott Protection (NCP), as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

During normal routine checks carried out at the point of sale by the competent authorities, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in iceberg lettuce products packaged at the Bellizzi, Salerno business unit. read more

The intense heat and drought have accelerated the prickly pear season: both for the August varieties and for the second flower (bastardoni), the season started early and will end sooner with reduced volumes. "Unfortunately, the forecasts have been respected," explains Ivan Mazzamuto. read more

The third measure for aid to pear producers has arrived. Yesterday, during the State Regions Conference, an allocation of 15 million euros for the 2024 campaign was approved from the Fund for the development and support of agricultural supply chains, which adds to the two previous measures for the. read more