Solinda, the seedless mini watermelon: production, sustainability, and communication
2025-06-30 00:00
Solinda, the seedless mini watermelon loved by both adults and children, distributed by Peviani S.p.A, is ready to make a comeback as the star of the new 2025 campaign. The campaign aims to strengthen the brand's recognition and to promote a supply chain that is committed to sustainability and agricultural innovation.
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Syngenta relaunches sweet corn in Italy: genetic and varietal innovation serving the supply chain.
2025-06-30 00:00
In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing...
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The Valdostan cooperative Cofruits joins Joinfruit.
2025-06-30 00:00
The O.P. Joinfruit of Verzuolo (CN) announces a new milestone in its growth and strengthening path: the Valdostan cooperative Cofruits has joined the Piedmontese organization, with the goal of consolidating a path of aggregation that creates value.
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Lemon Racket: The Mafia was poisoning the citrus market in Catania.
2025-06-30 00:00
The market for lemons in the area of Catania and neighboring municipalities had fallen under the control of a mafia organization, capable of heavily influencing every stage of the supply chain: from production to transportation, all the way to commercialization. This was revealed by the operation "Lumia".
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Spain: Retail fruit and vegetable sales are increasing, but profit margins remain uncertain for businesses
2025-06-30 00:00
In the first quarter of the year, the retail sector of fruit and vegetable products in Spain has had a positive start: 84% of companies have seen an increase in the value of their sales. However, despite this initial momentum, less than half of the companies
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Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is among the winners of the CPO Awards 2025, winning with the "Plátano de Canarias IGP", the first organically grown banana produced in the Canary Islands and launched in the Italian market.
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High temperatures continue to support the demand for summer fruits at the Ortomercato in Bergamo, with differentiated performances among the different categories. Providing an update is Andrea Chiodi, market director: "Watermelons are undoubtedly the current reference point. Prices are"
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Jingold, production increases in the southern hemisphere: +50%
2025-06-27 00:00
Bright red heart pulp, excellent firmness, and a sweet tropical note that surprises: Exotic Red is the red kiwi signed by Jingold, now available in supermarkets even during the summer months thanks to production in the southern hemisphere. It is an exclusive variety of which the company
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Who: melons are on a positive trend in June.
2025-06-27 00:00
In week 24, the trends for Lcc fruit and vegetables are positive, showing signs of improvement compared to previous weeks, despite the increase in the average price mix. Among the sales channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets and discount stores...
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Egypt advances in the global blueberry market.
2025-06-27 00:00
In recent years, Egypt has transitioned from being a marginal player to an emerging competitor in the global blueberry market, attracting the attention of more and more European and American companies, as reported by east-fruit.com. Some Spanish and Dutch companies have already initiated projects in the sector.
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The latest productive seasons have sent a clear message: we will have to get used to living with increasingly hot and dry summers. In this new climate scenario, the challenge for fruit and vegetable producers is to protect crops from abiotic stresses, particularly from thermal ones.
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Apricots: too much supply on the market, but prices are holding.
2025-06-26 00:00
The apricot market is under pressure due to an excess of supply caused by the simultaneous presence of products from all Italian growing areas; a situation that, as often happens, is creating some confusion in pricing and commercial dynamics.
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How are online sales in the food sector, particularly in fruits and vegetables, evolving? The question arises naturally when observing some conflicting signals that, in recent months, are reshaping the landscape of this market.
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Pear: Belgium, Netherlands, and Spain are growing; uncertainty for Italy and France.
2025-06-26 00:00
At yesterday's Interpera conference, experts in the pear industry discussed a range of common concerns for the future. The challenges to be faced are many, including difficulties related to labor, the need to adapt agricultural practices in the face of restrictions.
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Fruits: Dole's tips for a fresh and healthy summer
2025-06-26 00:00
Summer has arrived and Dole Italia - a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit - invites you to rediscover a simple and often underestimated daily gesture, that of hydration, which can be contributed to by consuming fresh fruit.
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Carbonated and energy drinks, packaged snacks, industrial cookies, and ready-to-heat meals: ultra-processed foods have now firmly entered the daily habits of millions of children worldwide, with spending on these products exceeding
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Spinach cultivation is currently undergoing a deep transformation in Italy. Changing the game are, on one hand, new agronomic needs and climate changes, and on the other hand, the emergence of increasingly aggressive plant diseases, such as downy mildew.
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K-Adriatica enhances its genetic asset: agreement with Advanta Seeds
2025-06-26 00:00
K-Adriatica, an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in the European agricultural market and a leading player in crop nutrition and specialized inputs, announces the transfer of key assets to Advanta Seeds, a global seed company part of the UPL group.
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Ecuador is pushing for banana exports.
2025-06-26 00:00
After closing 2024 with exports totaling 3.6 billion dollars, Ecuador shipped abroad 2.5 million tons of bananas in the first four months of 2025, registering a 3% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, as reported by fyh.es. Despite this,
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First Symposium of Melone Mantovano Igp: the supply chain compared
2025-06-26 00:00
In less than a month, the First Symposium of the Mantuan IGP Melon will bring together Italian and European production and distribution operators in Mantua for a three-day event dedicated to discussing current topics in the melon supply chain. The program will include guided tours of experimental fields, moments of discussion, and more.
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