The first fully spring month does not benefit the sales of the fresh produce department in the retail sector. In April, in fact, the volumes are declining, but this is mainly related to the performance of vegetables, which are negative despite a decrease in average prices, as well as those of IV-V. read more

Yesterday, at the wholesale market in Bergamo, the first Mantuan melons made their debut. They were welcomed by a humid climate that was not exactly favorable for consumption, but this did not stop the sale of the 80 crates that arrived, thanks to the excellent organoleptic quality of the fruits. read more

"The weather conditions have always had a decisive influence on crop cultivation. In the specific case of new potato productions in the Siracusan area, the winter period has seen low precipitation and above-average temperatures, strongly affecting the preparation." read more

From the slopes of Mount Etna to the Benelux countries and back throughout Italy. This is the successful journey undertaken by the branded "Extra Red" oranges from Barbera, oranges that are four times redder than traditional ones. It's a story, or rather a journey. read more

The woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a formidable parasite of apple trees present all over the world; in recent years, it has been proving to be increasingly dangerous even in Italian apple orchards. Thanks to Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago from the Navarra Foundation, we are discovering more. read more

Simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), halt to Nutriscore labeling, staunch defense of the Mediterranean Diet for citizens' health, principle of reciprocity in imports, synthetic foods. These are some of the topics at the center of the important meeting at Palazzo Rospigliosi in Rome between the... read more

After Macfrut 2024 was archived as the best edition ever, Cesena Fiera approved yesterday afternoon (May 14th) the financial statement for the year 2023, which shows a significant leap forward. The production value has increased from 6.1 million euros in 2022 to 9.2 million euros last year. read more

Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, announces the opening of the new stand of Fruttital, a company within the Group operating in Italy, inside Pavilion 1 of the Milan Sogemi fruit and vegetable market. read more

Rome is a metropolis dotted with neighborhood markets where citizens are traditionally accustomed to doing their shopping, especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables. We found ourselves in one of the most well-known and characteristic markets in the capital and gathered some interesting insights. read more

In Licata, the harvesting of the LSL, SV9790MC melon continues, signed by Bayer Cropscience's Seminis. (click here for more information). In this area, particularly suitable for Italian cantaloupe melons, the Salvuccio Farm has been cultivating melons for three generations and boasts a total area of over read more

Melinda's innovative initiatives in logistics show no signs of stopping. After the underground cells, the elevator, and the cableway for transferring apples to warehouses without the use of vehicles, the focus is now on transportation systems that can reduce the impact. read more

This year, the O.P. Consorzio Funghi di Treviso has once again chosen to participate in Macfrut, a leading national and international fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which took place from May 8th to 10th in Rimini. On this prestigious occasion, the Treviso O.P. read more

The summer fruits of the season - cherries, melons, watermelons, nectarines, apricots - are not missing from the sales counters of the agri-food center in Rimini. Unfortunately, sales are happening 'sporadically', as pointed out by Giampiero Perla, owner of BDL (pictured above), the company. read more

The supersweet envy™ apple stands out on the table for the sensory experience it offers, while in communication it shines for its originality and dynamism. This apple is marketed by the Vip and Vog consortia and is gradually gaining a loyal following. read more

The market is being renewed. Inaugurated yesterday, in the presence of the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, the new Fruit and Vegetable Pavilion of the Milan Food Market. The opening, which took place in the early hours of market activity, marked the start of negotiations among operators and sealed the deal. read more

More than 130 children and 7 teachers from four schools in Modena, as a result of consuming cherry tomatoes provided as part of the "Fruit and Vegetables in Schools" project, have experienced symptoms consistent with food poisoning. read more

"The opening of the new Fruit and Vegetable Pavilion at the Milan Market represents an extraordinary signal of our structures' ability to invest innovatively in logistics and digitalization, becoming competitive at an international level - comments Fabio Massimo." read more

The Red Passion Day on May 7, 2024 exceeded expectations, emerging as an important date for innovation and excellence in the world of kiwi. read more

The enthusiasm of the exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. During the three days at the Rimini Expo Centre, there were 56,200 entries into the exhibition halls, representing a 13% increase in attendance compared to last year. read more

A strong team from VIP is present at Macfrut 2024. For the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, Italy remains the number 1 market, absorbing about 60 percent of the production. read more