Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

The work carried out in synergy between the Agricultural Assistance Center (CAA) of Coldiretti and the National Agency for Agricultural Payments (AGEA) has allowed to unlock the resources of the National Solidarity Fund intended to cover the damages suffered in the years 2023 and 2024 by. read more

At dawn in 2026, the global blueberry industry finds itself at a historic crossroads: what was once a niche product has become a true commodity. As highlighted by PortalFruticola.com, the recently concluded year marked the transition from simply increasing volumes. read more

Just a few days ago, 2026 began and, as tradition dictates, the start of the new year is a time to reflect on what lies ahead, in light of what happened in the previous twelve months. An exercise that, for IFN, also involves analyzing the most read articles by the community. read more

The annual report prepared by La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera highlights an agricultural sector in serious difficulty, marked by structural problems that put its future prospects at risk, as reported by Valencia Fruits. read more

From Sicily comes Jonny Tarocco, the new brand of top quality Tarocco oranges created by the Cugini Caruso, inspired by Nuccio Grillo's intuition. A project that combines the agricultural tradition of the Etna region with a contemporary vision, capable of enhancing the product through quality, ethics, and. read more

The superinfluenza in Italy seems to have slowed down its spread: during the Christmas week, from December 22nd to 28th, there were approximately 820,000 new cases, a decrease compared to the 980,000 of the previous week. The total number of cases since the beginning of monitoring now rises to 6.7 million. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB), representing California Prune growers and packers, renews its commitment to Italian sports by confirming collaboration with two leading figures in the national sports scene. This continues a project aimed at... read more

In 2025 is coming to a close as a positive and strategic year for Op Consorzio Funghi di Treviso, which has been able to consolidate its role as a reference point in the Italian mushroom industry, while also strengthening a vision oriented towards the future, sustainability, and people. read more

The Joinfruit Producers Organization of Verzuolo (CN), certified for gender equality in 2024 by CSQA, confirms its commitment for the 2025-2026 period, consolidating and expanding the initiatives started, thanks to a strategic communication plan aimed at internal dissemination and read more

Four months before the opening of Macfrut 2026, the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, the organizational machine is running smoothly. At the end of the year, we collected the testimony of President Patrizio Neri, in his first... read more

The enhancement of the most relevant nutrients in the horticultural species cultivated by OP Nordest members is the objective of the research project "Innovation of agricultural techniques and qualitative improvement of horticultural products of OP Nordest members", carried out with the. read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more

We had already sensed that 2025 would be a favorable year for sales and consumption in the fruit and vegetable department of the retail sector, based on the performance monitored and analyzed week after week. There has been a positive trend, despite some ups and downs. read more

VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, enters the new year confirming itself as a "First Class Apple Partner", thanks to a wide assortment, a reliable supply chain, and an overall excellent quality that continues to distinguish the Consortium. read more

The start of the new citrus campaign in Sicily begins on a positive note for the Esperidio producers' organization, which is looking at the season with cautious optimism. As explained by the organization, the initial signs indicate normal quantities, good fruit quality, and a promising market. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published an updated analysis in December on the developments affecting the global apple trade in the 2025-2026 season. The report examines production, consumption, stocks, and trade flows. read more

In this "Holiday Special" La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a valuable guide to make the right choices to share during the holidays. At a time of year when spending usually weighs more on the read more

We are in the heart of the artichoke countryside and, as often happens, the picture that emerges is a mix of positives and negatives. On one hand, a production that, at least in Sardinia, is offering significant results in terms of quantity and quality; on the other hand, a market that struggles to keep up. read more

The increasing focus on organoleptic quality and the enhancement of early productions in the fruit and vegetable supply chain is driving producers and research centers to identify more targeted harvesting and storage strategies. This experimentation fits into this context. read more