Organic fruits and vegetables have raised the bar in terms of innovation, product quality (which is on par with conventional products), and assortment - which can be broad and deep throughout the year. We need to convey these values to the. read more

In week 49, sales of prepackaged fruits and vegetables show a positive trend, outperforming the performance of loose fruits and vegetables. This result is also supported by a slowdown in the growth of the average price mix and a favorable calendar. All channels are showing positive signs. read more

In 2023, there were 38 thousand hectares in Italy dedicated to the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds. This was revealed by a survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies, which highlighted a substantial stability compared to 2022, confirming their role. read more

In the summer of 2024, Apofruit, a historic cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members across Italy, will record a significantly positive settlement. In 2025, the cooperative will celebrate its 65th anniversary since its foundation. read more

The first end-of-year party of the Bologna Agri-Food Center was held at Battirame 11, organized by the young entrepreneurs and executives of CAAB, the new generation of leaders of the fruit and vegetable companies established in the Bologna platform, and open to partners and stakeholders. read more

Artichokes are among the great protagonists of the Christmas holidays, especially in some regions of Italy where they are an essential food for the festive days. In fact, this year the demand for artichokes continues to grow as Christmas approaches. read more

In the article by Giampaolo Ferri published a few days ago on these columns (click here to read more), the complexity, not to say confusion, that reigns in the category of apples has been highlighted, as evidenced by the analysis of some points of sale in the retail sector, which show read more

Agribologna Group - among the top players in the sector in Italy - for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has published - with its subsidiaries - the third edition of the Sustainability Report. It is prepared on a voluntary basis and in advance compared to. read more

What is the adversity that most concerns melon and watermelon producers? It is undoubtedly the cucumber aphid (Aphis gossypii). This is what emerges, almost unanimously, from the survey we conducted on a rather large sample of producers - from the most read more

Reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, using less energy, adopting more rational water consumption practices, all while experiencing significant commercial growth: this summarizes the environmental performance of Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the leading Italian companies in the fruit and vegetable sector, as described in its fourth. read more

The merger of five agricultural realities in Granada has given rise to the largest asparagus cooperative in Europe. This operation, carried out with the support of the Andalusian government, aims to strengthen the leadership of the Spanish province in production and marketing. read more

The Berry supply chain protagonist at Macfrut 2025. The 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May at the Rimini Expo Centre, will feature a dedicated Berry Area focused on small fruits with an event space, an area read more

In the early projects of Category for the IV Range, dating back to the period between 2008 and 2010, I remember one of the most innovative lines: a series of vegetable references packaged in bags specifically designed for direct microwave cooking. However, the products had a short shelf-life. read more

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to enrich culinary traditions with new inspirations, making the holiday table a true journey of flavors. Following the growing trend, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, suggests... read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, is pleased to announce the publication of its third Sustainability Report. This is another step forward in the company's journey towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability, confirming. read more

December is a time for assessments and Annatura, a company specialized in fifth-range vegetables, summarizes this 2024 as a year of 360-degree growth. read more

The Sele Plain is the main European district for the cultivation of fourth-range vegetables, with over 5,000 hectares of land dedicated to these productions. It is here that modern and effective techniques are developed to overcome the typical agronomic issues of the sector. read more

Yellow in color, particularly sweet in taste (but not lacking in aromaticity), resistant to powdery mildew, and with a curious history. read more

Combining earliness and organoleptic quality is usually an extremely difficult task for every breeder in the fruit and vegetable sector, which is why Samba F1 (click here), a black-skinned mid-sized seedless variety from Cora Seeds, is attracting great interest among operators. read more

Until a few years ago, pears represented a highly respected category both in terms of consumer penetration and sales in large-scale retail. However, in recent years, various issues in the countryside - which in some years have severely affected productions - combined with a progressive trend read more