With innovation in the family DNA, Mattia Gandini, sales director of the homonymous Mantuan company associated with Op Valleverde, explains how the boundaries of greenhouse vegetable cultivation are expanding. The coming months, in fact, are looking promising. read more

Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, has been chosen as the official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025 by UNESCO. The event was launched at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on March 4, 2025. read more

Water resource plays a key role in the renewed partnership between Macfrut and Acqua Campus at the 42nd edition of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025. Organized by ANBI (National Association of Italian Reclamation Consortia) and CER (Canale read more

The apple sector of Alto Adige - Südtirol has a new entity, ready to strengthen the joint actions of the territorial organizations. It is called "alpoma", and it is the new Association of Producer Organizations (AOP) founded by the producer organizations VOG, VIP, and VOG. read more

Who was at the NH Congress Centre in Assago at the end of November 2018 for the "Coltiviamo Bellezza" Fruit & Vegetable Special, certainly did not forget Vittorio Sgarbi's intervention during an auction for a missing microphone. What's more, they will remember his story about how nature... read more

The perfect couple doesn't exis... But yes, it does, and it's the one that sees chicken and salad together, to return as protagonists with Bonduelle! Always present on Italian tables, these two ingredients confirm themselves as the ideal combination for a balanced and tasty meal. read more

In week 11, the pre-packaged fruits and vegetables department continues to show excellent results, with consistently higher performance compared to the Loose Count Category (LCC). The channel analysis also indicates positive signals across the board, with the discount channel standing out for the best trends. read more

The European Union has decided to respond to the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum by introducing new tariffs on a range of American products. Among these are also walnuts and almonds, goods that Italy imports every year with a value of around 300 million euros. read more

Vegetables by Bayer is launching the new interactive catalogs for the Seminis® and De Ruiter™ variety ranges, developed to make browsing even easier, clearer, and accessible from mobile devices. Available in PDF format, the catalogs are perfectly usable from. read more

Climate change and the redefinition of positioning and production areas are strongly influencing the decisions of fennel operators. read more

"The revocation of pesticides must be at the top of the agenda for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as the system is seriously at risk. Last year, farmers took to the streets, and even President Von Der Leyen recognized the need to listen to the priorities of the sector." read more

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

It's still time for news for I Triangolini Valfrutta, the famous fruit juices for children, who, after celebrating their tenth anniversary in recent months, are now launching a new collection titled "Friends of the National Parks". There are 12 animals featured in the new collection. read more

Ventura, a historical reference point in the dried fruit market, renews its commitment to supporting sports and well-being by participating in the Wizz Air Milano Marathon 2025 on April 6th. An unmissable event for running enthusiasts, this year distinguished by a fast track. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

During the night between March 18 and 19, unusually low nighttime temperatures caused serious damage to fruit crops in various areas of Calabria. The most significant damage, as described by Coldiretti after inspections, was recorded in the middle Valley of the Crati, where the. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, at the celebratory event of the 30th anniversary of Apo Conerpo, entitled "Italian Fruit and Vegetables between productive crises, global challenges, and cooperative resilience", one of the most appreciated moments was the presentation by Ersilia Di Tullio, Strategic Advisory Manager of... read more

"The Puglia IGP Grape Consortium is among the excellent products featured at 'Agricoltura È', an event promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry in Rome, which concluded yesterday (March 26) to celebrate the Treaties of Rome signed in 1957." read more

During a recent webinar organized by our partner YouGov, the profile of Generation Z shoppers in relation to purchasing consumer goods was outlined. read more

The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline. read more