The nectarine is undoubtedly one of the most important products in the fruit and vegetable department during the summer season, but there is a theme that consistently stirs controversy among industry professionals: the inability to guarantee a distinctive quality among the different varieties throughout the entire season. read more

By mid-January, under normal conditions, the Italian pear campaign enters its second phase, marked by the increase in sales of late varieties and the gradual decline of early ones. After the production difficulties of 2023/24, this campaign, while without read more

Macfrut is the world capital of biotechnologies applied to horticulture. The fair of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (May 6-8, 2025), will host for the first time the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture. read more

In wholesale markets, January has never been a month full of satisfactions and this year seems to continue this tradition, as explained by Matteo Magnani, Director of the Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market: "Without a doubt, we are in one of the weakest periods in terms of." read more

Last week, the US administration decided to block imports of peppers from Spain, as reported by Eurofruit. This decision comes shortly before the inauguration of the newly elected President Donald Trump and is already causing concerns. read more

Great participation and interest at the conference "Beyond Appearances: the Sustainability of Food Packaging," held on January 15 at the Marca fair in Bologna. The event, promoted by Pro Food - a group of producers of fresh food packaging, aimed to provide clarity in a read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia, a leading company in the field of vegetable seeds, presented the latest innovations in fruit products at its Vittoria Trial Station, garnering great success among Sicilian farmers. The two-day event highlighted the. read more

The world of fruits and vegetables was filled with vibrant colors and superpowers at Marca Fresh 2025, where the slogan "The heroes of fruits and vegetables" captured the attention of visitors, transforming ordinary vegetables into true champions of well-being. Daniele is the one telling the story of this initiative. read more

With the new year, we are starting again with the column "The category of the month", which in January features one of the most important products in the fruit and vegetable sector: the apple. read more

The first registrations have already arrived for the fourth edition of the "Put a fruit under the desk" contest, promoted by MOF - Centro Agroalimentare all’Ingrosso di Fondi and the Municipality of Fondi. For the school year 2024/2025, the initiative will involve primary school students. read more

In Sicily, specifically in Giarre, there are those who bet on tropical fruit long before it became a trend, turning forward-thinking vision into concrete success. This is the story of Andrea Passanisi and Sicilia Avocado, a brand born in 2003. Here, at the foot of Mount Etna, the read more

In 2024, Turkey exported fresh fruits and vegetables with a value of 3.4 billion dollars. As stated in the note from the president of the Union of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters of the Mediterranean, Ferhat Gürüz, 4 million were exported last year. read more

Apofruit Italia, a leading cooperative in the fruit and vegetable production sector with a widespread presence throughout the national territory, opens 2025 with a calendar full of technical meetings and initiatives aimed at supporting producers in Southern Italy. The area known as "Apofruit Gioia Tauro", read more

Promising start to the season of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI - as the president of the Consortium, Gerardo Diana, tells IFN. "The campaign for Sicilian Red Oranges PGI is starting off in an encouraging way, with favorable weather conditions characterized by temperature fluctuations." read more

In the midst of the campaign dedicated to national kiwis, it is interesting to analyze the choices made by the retail signs and evaluate some trends that characterize this category. Among these, the development of types available in different flesh colors and sales methods stand out. read more

In 2025, Annatura, a company specializing in fifth-range vegetables, starts off on the right foot. Among the novelties, the launch of the new packaging stands out - which further enhances the strengths of the products - and has found success at Marca, the international fair. read more

Ventura, a leading company in the production and distribution of dried fruits and healthy snacks in Italy, proudly announces its first sponsorship in the world of professional cycling. The historic Italian company will be the Nutritional Partner of Team VF Group Bardiani CSF. read more

Dried fruit, berries, spelt, cheeses, legumes, and eggs: these are the ideal foods to combat the effects of Blue Monday at the table, the saddest day of the year celebrated yesterday, January 20th. This recommendation comes from Coldiretti on the occasion of the anniversary celebrated on the third read more

The motivation to delve deeper into the topic came from a witty comment made by a customer in front of a juice served at a bar last week: "Here the only thing red is the price." The customer had actually asked for a blood orange juice but was served a different product. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 member producers in Italy's most renowned areas, is positively reviewing its participation in Marca Fresh 2025. This is confirmed by both Ernesto Fornari, CEO of the Apofruit Group, and Gianluca. read more