We are pleased to receive and publish the intervention of Professor Maria Lodovica Gullino from the University of Genoa, regarding the evolution of principles in Italy and Europe, which was released a few days ago on these pages (click here to read more). read more

Six months of imprisonment and a fine of 3,000 euros. This is the sentence imposed by the court of Nocera Inferiore on a producer who, in the territory of San Valentino Torio, had set up an intensive cultivation of San Marzano tomatoes. Nothing unusual, except for the fact that it is a read more

The second anniversary of the Solidarity Logistics Platform is approaching, which sees CAAR - Centro Agro Alimentare Rimini and non-profit associations in Rimini collaborating to ensure that large quantities of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables reach the plates of those most in need. read more

From the 5th to the 7th of February, Enjoy Dolce Frutta will be the protagonist at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, located in HALL 4.2 stand C-02. Through tastings specially prepared on site by chef Mario Musci, known for his ability to enhance ingredients while respecting their essence and seasonality. read more

MIT - Meet Italian Taste is an opportunity to optimize international trade fairs, enhance Italian excellences, and promote one's own production and commercial reality. A unique opportunity that, in conjunction with FRUIT LOGISTICA, offers an experience made read more

La Linea Verde - a leading group in Europe in fresh-cut products and fresh vegetable-based ready meals - presented its new proposals in preview at Marca by BolognaFiere, the main international event dedicated to private label products. read more

Thanks to La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati network of Enterprises in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, it is possible to understand in advance what to put in the shopping cart, paying attention to convenience and seasonality. read more

The apple is the most consumed fruit in Italy and plays a prominent role both in the fruit and vegetable department and in the assortment of greengrocers, markets, and street vendors. This success is due to its distinctive characteristics: a taste and texture suitable for everyone, long shelf life, and affordable prices. read more

The participation of Romagnoli F.lli Spa in Marca Fresh has successfully concluded. Marca Fresh is a format by BolognaFiere and SG Marketing focusing on sustainable fruits and vegetables, now in its fifth edition as a solid part of Marca, the international trade show dedicated to branding. read more

Improvement of production, low environmental impact techniques, investments to address the consequences of climate change, and strategic positioning in markets are the main areas funded for 2025 with over 108 million euros of European funds. read more

Yesterday, the conference "Consumer Focus - Retailers and Producers Working Together to Enhance Fruit and Vegetable Value" took place at Marca Fresh 2025 in Bologna. The event, which brought together various retailers and fruit and vegetable producers, highlighted the importance of a synergistic dialogue. read more

VIP has participated in Marca Fresh for the third consecutive year. The fair, which ended yesterday, January 16th in Bologna, is considered by the Consortium of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta as an important opportunity to meet Gdo partners and discuss. read more

In October 2024, the progressive deterioration of the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance continues: the balance for the first ten months in terms of volume is decisively negative and approaches a deficit of 349 thousand tons (20% worse than the same period of the previous year). read more

Anecoops is preparing to launch its new brand of red oranges, Red Bouquet, during the Fruit Logistica fair next month in Berlin. The innovative brand represents the range of red-skinned and red-fleshed oranges from the Spanish cooperative, renowned for their high quality. read more

The 21st edition of Marca, the International Trade Fair for Private Label Products, concluded yesterday in Bologna with an extremely positive outcome for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which gathered producers, buyers, and operators from the retail sector, was a success. read more

McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy. read more

Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as "citrus greening," is confirmed as the most serious threat to citrus cultivation worldwide. This devastating disease is caused by a bacterium that compromises the plant's nutrient transport system and consequently causes the read more

The wait for Heavenly Pleasure is over: Cosmic Crisp® is once again available in European markets. Thanks to special events and targeted communication aimed at young and urban consumers, in 2025 the game changer in the apple category will reinforce its positioning as a lifestyle product. read more

In the last three years, Andalusia has experienced a drastic reduction in the cultivated area of garlic, losing 23% of the land dedicated to this crop, a much sharper decline compared to the Spanish national average (-8%). These data were released by the association of employers. read more

"It feels like being at a fruit and vegetable market," is the comment that best encapsulates the sentiment of operators in our sector regarding the 21st edition of Marca, the international trade fair for Private Label products, which kicked off yesterday. read more