The product-service category in the refrigerated display of the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO is a reference point for both consumers looking for convenience products and distribution companies attracted by the impact on sales and high profit margin. read more

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more

Having left behind the New Zealand countryside of the SunGold kiwi variety, Zesprifa focuses on its production and commercial performance. The ample product availability and the continuous increase in demand for this yellow kiwi variety have allowed the leading company to read more

In the context of the commitment in Italy with an integrated marketing and communication activity aimed at promoting the versatility, high quality, and distinctive taste of California Prunes, the California Prune Board (CPB) - representing growers and packers of prunes read more

The yellow-skinned specialty from the VOG and VIP Consortiums is once again available. With its characteristic intense yellow color, fine and crunchy flesh, and tropical notes, yello® is ready to satisfy even the most demanding apple connoisseurs. Production is stable, with consistent quantities and a... read more

The European Commission, through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), has reported a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa containing levels of Prochloraz twenty times higher than the maximum allowed limit. This fungicide, banned in the European Union since 2022, is prohibited in the EU due to its potential health risks. read more

The interest in Kiwi Materada from the Italian distribution world, which emerged during the last edition of Fruit Attraction, is confirmed by the facts, as demonstrated by the product we found on sale a few days ago during a survey at some Lombard retail outlets. read more

Week 42 shows trends similar to the previous one, with a slight increase in volumes and a continuously growing average mixed price. Among the various channels, there is a recovery in sales in the discount sector, which however records a lower increase in the average mixed price compared to others. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry has published the call for proposals "Fruit and Vegetables in Schools" for the school year 2024/2025. The ultimate goal is to promote the development of healthy eating habits among primary school students, with support from. read more

On World Savings Day, the Shopping Bag of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d’Imprese guides consumers in choosing affordable and sustainable seasonal products for health and the environment. read more

In Sila, the season of Igp Potato continues with digging and the market becomes very active. IFNfa highlights the point of the season with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consortium Producers of Associated Potato Producers Soc. Coop. Agricultural, the main commercial reference for Sila IGP Potato. read more

International mission in two Continents for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain trade fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The first mission focused on Tunisia and involved meetings with operators, producer organizations, and. read more

Among the new products in the 2024 campaign of Vegetables by Bayer, the seeds division of the Bayer Group, are the spinach varieties Pukapuka and Sumbawa, which have been introduced in the Seminis brand catalog. These are early varieties of the semi-savoy type, suitable for harvesting both as baby leaf and teen leaves. read more

The "caravan" of SAF in Gdo continues with enthusiasm. In fact, it's more like a "train": the 25 brands that are part of the ATI Spettacoli alla Frutta - 25 leading companies in the fruit and vegetable sector with equally excellent products and packaging - have recently been the protagonists of a great event. read more

Everything is ready for the ribbon cutting of the 13th edition of Interpoma, the international event of reference for apple industry professionals scheduled from November 21st to 23rd, 2024 at Fiera Bolzano with a consistent format. read more

Since yesterday, the "spying" scandal also involves the fruit and vegetable sector, in particular a well-known company from Brescia, La Linea Verde, whose top management was placed under observation by the founder, Giuseppe Battagliola, who, at the time of the events, was still a shareholder but no longer an administrator. read more

The potato harvest of the 23/24 season was definitely complex, with challenges such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, and, above all, a reduced availability of certified seed tubers. The successful outcome of the previous marketing campaign had generated renewed optimism. read more

In Argentina, exports of pears and apples from the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight increase in the first nine months of 2024. Compared to the same period of the previous year, pear shipments increased by 6%, while the volumes of apples destined for overseas markets also saw a growth. read more

Italian pumpkins are experiencing a Halloween nightmare, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North, and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable symbol of All Saints' Day. read more

Jingold's new commercial campaign is at the starting line. Jingold is a specialist in kiwi, offering premium varieties with yellow, red, and green flesh that bring quality and innovation to markets and tables around the world. With 850 producers in the most suitable areas of the northern hemisphere, read more