Time for the NeuroTOm project's balance sheet, funded by the European Union as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and conducted by the Edmund Mach Foundation in collaboration with Wageningen University. read more

In week 43, the pre-packed fruit and vegetable sector showed better performance compared to loose fruit and vegetables, mainly due to an increase in the average price of the mix. Among the different channels, a negative trend is noted, with the discount sector showing a more significant decline compared to the average. read more

BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division announces the registration of Evervin System®, the new systemic downy mildew fungicide for vines and vegetable crops. The new fungicide combines two complementary active ingredients, Initium® (ametoctradin) and potassium phosphonate (KHP), in one formulation. read more

Peru has maintained its leadership as the world's top exporter of table grapes, despite the challenging production situation it faced in the last 2023/2024 season. It is expected to defend this position in the current season as well, as reported by Fresh Fruit Peru. read more

National consumption is decreasing – except in discount stores – and prices have increased by 25 points over the past five years, doubling to 50 points if we extend the period to ten years. On the production side, however, there is a certain stability, as well as in imports. read more

The organic kiwi supply chain was the focus of the field day at the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro (Forlì-Cesena), one of the leading districts in national production. A visit to the orchard with press and influencers to "see firsthand" read more

The azzeruolo, a small ancient fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family, the same as apples, pears, and cherries, is little known today but boasts a long history behind it, as reported by the greenme.it website. Originating from Asia Minor and once widespread throughout the Mediterranean, read more

If two years ago it was the "Beginning of a new P-era", once again the PDO Emilia Romagna Pear aims to amaze viewers with an unconventional commercial signed by LDB Advertising and airing from November 10 to 23 on the main television channels of Rai, Mediaset/Dazn. read more

An apple to be appreciated on the palate, capturing a flavor as pleasant as it is enveloping. But also to be savored in advance, focusing on the beauty of its nuances: the refined variety Melinda Dolcevita has always found strong consensus among consumers. A rewarding apple. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

Papaya is ranked fourth among the most cultivated tropical fruits in the world, and in countries like Argentina, the establishment of new orchards is growing every year. Consequently, attention to agronomic techniques and the control of plant diseases is also progressing. read more

The Asian stink bug strikes again, and this year in the Veneto region it is the pears that are bearing the brunt. There is a good quantity for producers, mainly located in Verona and Rovigo, and to a lesser extent in Padua and Venice, but the quality is compromised due to the stings. read more

The introduction and gradual increase of references in the persimmon category indicate the arrival of the autumn season, even though mild temperatures have been recorded in Italy in October. Although persimmons represent a small share of sales in the fruit and vegetable department, they are gaining popularity. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to have a negative impact on tomato production and marketing worldwide. Since 2022, Rijk Zwaan has conducted in-depth research and international testing to develop tomato varieties with high read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will be a protagonist at the Esselunga Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte on November 10, 2024, as the Official Supplier. read more

The Calabrian Demo Farm, born from the collaboration between Ferrero Hazelnut Company (Ferrero Group), Torre di Mezzo Agricultural Company, and Calabria in Guscio network of companies, was formally opened in Castrovillari. The initiative consists of a model hazelnut orchard, which serves as a catalyst for the. read more

It is a period of adjustment for the sale of green beans and fennel, due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Sergio Clemente, a worker at the Agribologna stand at Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna), is presenting the wholesale trends to IFN. read more

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) is becoming one of the most alarming pests for Italian orchards, especially for citrus fruits and persimmons. The risks are very high because one phase of their phenological cycle, namely ripening and maturation, coincides with. read more