Today marks the launch of the "Weekly Wholesale Markets Bulletin", a new column resulting from the collaboration between Italmercati and IFN. It is a strategic agreement between the organization representing 22 wholesale markets and agri-food centers and our publication, aimed at providing in-depth analysis. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

After more than six weeks of trial, the jury of the West Palm Court in Florida found the banana giant Chiquita liable for the deaths of eight of the nine victims killed years ago by the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia - AUC). read more

In recent years, the melon supply chain has focused on improving the organoleptic quality that reaches Italian tables. This mantra was reiterated in the latest IFN livestream (click here for more details), highlighting how each individual player plays a role. read more

For almost twenty years, Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae has been rampant in our lettuce production fields, and for years Enza Zaden has been updating its proposals on Fusarium resistance. The Agro Nocerino Sarnese area has been affected by Fusarium 1 until recently. read more

This year as well, Pianeta Rosso was a 360° journey to discover the tomato; a comparison between consumers and experts to understand the main characteristics that berries must have to conquer the supply chain. The immersive experience created by Agroter and MacFrutha involved read more

The Consortium for the Protection and Valorization of Peaches and Nectarines from Romagna will officially launch its commercial campaign on June 27, 2024, with a kick-off event at the Maritime Museum in Cesenatico at 10:00 AM. read more

For vegetables, it seems that a light at the end of the tunnel is visible, albeit distant. To boost the sector’s confidence, there has been an increase in the prices of eggplants in recent days. read more

The first quarter does not bring satisfaction to Italian foreign trade, as demonstrated by a significantly negative trade balance (-96 thousand tons). What is particularly worrying is the trend: the deficit compared to last year has more than doubled. At the very least, the equivalent. read more

The protagonist is the Piedmont Hazelnut IGP in the framework agreement that will be signed between the regional Coldiretti and the confectionery group Novi Elah Dufour. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00 am, at the headquarters of Coldiretti Piemonte, located at 4 Via Maria Vittoria in Turin. read more

The early garlic harvest has started a couple of weeks ago in various Italian production areas, and we have decided to gather the first impressions of the main national operators. The prospects, in general, are good, as the remaining product from the previous year's harvest read more

What lies behind the goodness of one of the most beloved products by Italians? Experts from UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations, promoter in Italy of the European Union campaign Potatoes Forever!, and all the Producer Organizations that are part of it are committed to this endeavor. read more

The "Retato Mundial" melon, now a symbol of Sicilian fruits and vegetables, is about to conclude a memorable season from all perspectives: exceptional product quality and an enthusiastic market response. read more

Alarm in Sicily for grape production, in Lombardy corn planting delayed by two months read more

The CIV - Italian Nurserymen Consortium has recently signed an Exclusive Master Licensing Contract with Culdevco (Pty) Limited for the experimentation and commercial development of the CapeRose/Cheeky® pear variety in the European, Turkish, and Israeli territories. The variety has been created and... read more

In May, the fruit and vegetable department of the Grocery Retailers is experiencing growth both in terms of consumption and spending, contributing to a positive trend since the beginning of the year. There are no inflationary effects, except in fruits, while vegetables are experiencing clear deflation. After a period of difficulty, it is making a comeback. read more

"It's a young, dynamic watermelon, suitable for everyone - singles and families - and for all ages thanks to its high quality and service performance, such as its sweetness and a peel that is barely noticeable," said Salvatore Lotta, commercial director of Agricola Campidanese. read more

Professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector can now purchase their visitor passes to attend the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction. read more

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation award promoted for the sixth consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. This award, known as the "Oscar of Innovation," aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the industry. In 2024, the award will be presented for the first time. read more