The Horeca and food processing industry are driving the demand for IV range potatoes, carrots, onions, and pumpkins. Naturitalia is developing a segment from which market growth is expected in the coming months: the demand for high-service content products. read more

With an estimated production of around 1,800 tons on approximately 360 cultivated hectares, Dulcis™ opens the new commercial season with a significant growth compared to the previous year and a quality level that confirms the success of the project. The harvest, already completed, read more

The orange season in Sicily has officially started, without fanfare but with good prospects in terms of quality and size of the fruits. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), is sharing the first moments of the campaign. read more

Starting from November 3rd, Conor is 'on air' with his first national radio spot, broadcasted on Radio Capital and Radio Deejay circuits. For over sixty years, CONOR has been involved in the selection and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables for the catering channels, reaching them. read more

On Sunday, November 9th, the Ravenna City of Art Marathon will take place, one of the most important running races at the national level, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be the official supplier. read more

After several weeks with average temperatures around 15-16 °C, the beginning of November brings a colder climate. The drop, of about 3 °C, in line with what was recorded in the same period in 2024, could favor the consumption of autumn fruits, which has been relatively low so far. read more

The new commercial season of Jingold, the global specialist in kiwifruit, has started off on a high note with its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, confirming its position as one of the major players on the international stage. With a total of 2,500 hectares, 2,000 of which are dedicated to. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,600 members across Italy, is experiencing a period of significant growth as it celebrates its 65th anniversary since its foundation. In 2025, there was a 20% increase recorded compared to 2024. read more

The Al Ferrara Food Festival, held at Pala SimaBio in Piazza Municipale, featured an event dedicated to the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear, organized by CSO Italy and the Consortium of the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear. read more

The campaign for the Angeleno plum, the symbol variety of Italian plums and flagship of Piedmontese production, continues at full speed. This is reported by Stefania Mana, commercial manager of the Joinfruit group, an organization of fruit and vegetable producers based in Verzuolo (Cuneo). read more

The second part of the Kiwi live broadcast on IFN's social channels focused on growth strategies for a category that is becoming increasingly less seasonal and more dynamic. The comparison between production and distribution highlighted how the kiwi, especially the yellow-fleshed variety, continues to prove itself. read more

They contain a component of resistant starch that helps the microbiota in the intestine, are rich in fibers, minerals, and potassium ideal for sports activities, as well as beneficial polysaccharides from the perspective of male fertility and antioxidant polyphenols, and are gluten-free. read more

The global hazelnut supply chain is currently experiencing a phase of significant instability, driven by climatic and phytosanitary factors that are significantly impacting the availability and prices of the raw material. As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, in Turkey, the main read more

The weekly service La Borsa della Spesa, created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, reveals the best opportunities for affordable and sustainable autumn shopping. read more

Autumn is making its way into the wholesale markets in Sicily and the first seasonal fruits are appearing on the stands of the MAAS in Catania. IFN, in collaboration with Italmercati, has directly collected price quotations of the main Sicilian fruit and vegetable products on site, offering a... read more

Research, resilience, and innovation are at the core of Rijk Zwaan's strategy for melon and watermelon, two symbolic crops of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector but today increasingly facing challenges related to climate change and the changing needs of consumers. read more

The amount of settlements paid by Conserve Italia to its member producers during the 2024-25 financial year, who contributed 95% of the 549,542 tons of raw materials processed including tomatoes, fruits, and vegetables, exceeded 106 million euros. read more

After the summer season, Sicily is preparing for autumn-winter transplantations. Let's take stock of the situation with Daniele Calabrese, the commercial manager of Natura Sicula OP. "For years we have been working to establish ourselves also with summer vegetables and we are satisfied with the results," he says. read more

In Italy, a lower availability than initial estimates is expected for green kiwifruit this year, painting a scenario very similar to the last campaign. On the other hand, growth forecasts for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are confirmed. read more

The new Rojo Brillante pulp cactus variety arrives in GDO under the brand 'Questo l'ho fatto io', carefully cultivated by the partners Zavoli and Fabbri (both in the province of Rimini) and packaged in convenient trays of two fruits, totaling 600 grams. The launch carries the QLI brand at 42. read more