Hail with the consistency of tennis balls fell on Sunday on tomato fields and vineyards in the Foggia area, after the devastating hailstorm in Salento in recent days that wiped out the vegetables in open fields, and the one on wheat fields in Altamura that caused damage. read more

The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-Asaja) - as reported on Valenciafruit.com - has filed a complaint with the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) to investigate whether Lidl has sold oranges below the production cost. read more

There are those who make the enhancement of Made in Italy agri-food products an important part of their marketing strategy: this is the case of Acqua di Parma, which, with its Blu Mediterraneo perfume line, promotes the excellences and territories of southern Italy, paying homage to its. read more

Some of the most important physiological disorders that appear during the post-harvest phase are caused by a deficiency of calcium inside the fruits, as explained by Maria Rosaria Stile, Research & Development Manager of K-Adriatica. It starts with pome fruits (primarily apple) - with sorting. read more

Some producers from different agricultural realities in Lazio have praised the qualities of Sophy, a new variety of Romanesco zucchini from Enza Zaden that is gaining considerable success. From the first use, Sophy has shown superior productivity compared to read more

In the month of May, the International Working Group in Spinach (IWGP) named a new strain of downy mildew (Peronospora effusa) on spinach: Pe.20. Isolates of this new strain have been reported in Europe and the United States. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera is starting these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. read more

A very hot spring has anticipated the watermelon and melon season. In fact, in several national areas, the harvests have been very early, even up to 3 weeks in advance. Among these areas, Puglia also started earlier than expected. read more

Fresh, sweet, and naturally healthy as they are made exclusively from fruit. These are the proposals of Melinda Lab, the Business Unit of the Melinda Consortium dedicated to developing ideas and products in the processed food sector, which are the protagonists in the month of June with a varied and intense lineup. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado, a seed company within the Limagrain Group, is introducing a new variety of red pepper suitable for early summer transplants under tunnels in Sicily: Vinicio F1. This new hybrid represents an advancement in the genetic research of the species. read more

For Peruvian mangoes, the export season of 2023/2024 has not been the best. In fact, the rise in temperatures due to the well-known climatic phenomenon El Niño has significantly slowed down production and, consequently, shipments - as reported. read more

Italian melon farmers will have to face a new threat: the pathogenic fungus Glomerella Leaf Spot (GLS) belonging to the Colletotricum genus. read more

During the three-day European mushroom farming event, which took place from May 23rd to 25th in Treviso, a delegation from the European Mushroom Producers Group (GEPC) visited two mushroom farms belonging to the Consortium Funghi di Treviso. The group, led by GEPC president Paul Wilson, read more

"The pear cultivation between challenges and new perspectives" is the title of the meeting organized by UNAPera, Consortium for the protection of Pera dell'Emilia Romagna IGP, Cso Italy, and Fondazione Fratelli Navarra, scheduled for Thursday, June 13th starting at 5:30 pm at the headquarters of the Foundation for. read more

Citrus Research International (CRI), the leading citrus research center in South Africa, confirmed last Tuesday the reappearance of Citrus Greening (HLB) in a 15 square kilometer area, which includes citrus orchards in the municipality of Gqeberha (in the southeast of the country). The disease, particularly the read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will take place from October 8th to 10th at the Madrid exhibition center. The event has already reached an occupancy rate of over 90% four months before its opening, according to its director, María José Sánchez. read more

Every time the European Union's "ax" causes the withdrawal of an active ingredient, panic ensues among producers, especially if the substance in question is a cornerstone in defending against a particular adversity or pest. read more

In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores. read more

Will we be able to eat high-quality melons all year round? Probably the timing is not ripe yet, but as emerged during yesterday's live broadcast on our social channels (click here to watch it again), the key players in the supply chain (from production to distribution) have two certainties. That is, read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is working to strengthen its position in brassicas by developing high-performing varieties that can provide a valid alternative to Italian producers compared to the current market offerings. We discuss this at IFN with Dario Antonante, Product Development Specialist SWE. read more