The sales campaign of the premium Metis® plum, a result of the natural cross between plum and apricot, closed earlier than expected in these days due to high demand. The year has been very interesting: despite the hailstorms last spring, the. read more

Last Saturday, the Mediterranean Diet celebrated its 14th anniversary of being recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO: the diet, of course, is not just a list of foods or a nutritional table, "but - as UNESCO clarified in 2010 - as a lifestyle that includes a read more

The update of foreign trade data in July showed a negative balance both in volume and in value. While it was not a new development in terms of quantities, the same could not be said for the value of exchanges, which have only gone into the red a couple of times before. read more

In the pear industry, the Decana del Comizio variety is considered one of the best in terms of flavor, but over the years it has lost appeal to producers, mainly due to two significant issues - the tendency for alternating production and extreme. read more

With a penetration of 98%, oranges are undoubtedly one of the most beloved fruits by Italians, and orange juice is the most popular consumption method, as stated by 83% of our fellow citizens according to the analysis of Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. read more

Managing the shelf life of fruit and vegetable products is essential to avoid waste and provide optimal products to consumers. This was the idea of Laura Rabasco, Francisco Jiménez, Arícia Possas, and Fernando Pérez, researchers from the HIBRO group at the University of Córdoba. read more

For 2024, Apofruit Italia confirms its presence at Interpoma, the vertical trade fair dedicated to the apple sector, scheduled to take place in Bolzano from November 21st to 23rd. The cooperative's management, in particular, will meet with buyers, professional visitors, and producers. read more

The summer of 2024 concludes with a more than positive balance for Perla Nera, the mid-sized watermelon that has captured the hearts of Italians. This is confirmed by Bruno Francescon, president of the Perla Nera Consortium, Andrea Peviani, commercial director of Peviani S.p.A, and Sergio Giardina of Op La. read more

These are potatoes that are not often seen, the ones we want to talk to you about today and are in high demand in the UK, especially during the holiday season, as can be learned from a press release by Tesco. read more

The Lark Seeds Italia S.r.l. is born, the Italian branch of Lark Seeds International, a professional vegetable seed company operating in markets since 1997 with headquarters in Woodland, California (USA) and presence in 5 other branches in Mexico, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and Canada. The company boasts 6. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more

The Asian bug is now a constant negative factor in our orchards and controlling this insect seems to be increasingly complex. Veneto orchards have been particularly targeted this year; despite the season appearing promising in terms of volumes and quality. read more

Adopting a Pink Lady® apple tree allows consumers to establish a special relationship with the producers, to learn more about their profession, their values, and their commitments, through social media but also during meetings in the orchard. In Italy, in light of this read more

Chiquita, a global leader in banana production, brings a splash of color and joy to the holidays with its new yellow sweater, a tribute to the famous trend that has been trending on social media for years celebrating "ugly" Christmas sweaters, which are so beloved. read more

In recent years, especially during the autumn season, social media are filled with content celebrating the numerous virtues of pumpkins, both in terms of culinary uses and nutritional content. However, until some time ago, pumpkins were considered vegetables rather. read more

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States, part of the Department of Agriculture, has announced - as reported on Portalfruticola.com - that researchers at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, are engineering Gala apples to. read more

The long-awaited season of Ribera D.O.P. oranges from Parlapiano Sicily will start on November 18th. The 2023/2024 season was a huge success, with 9,314,949 kg of D.O.P. product processed out of a total quantity of 14,968,862 kg. read more

With the entry of the Consortium for PDO Olive Oil "Terra d'Otranto", the Consortium for the protection and valorization of Verona IGP Peach, and the Consortium for the protection of Tintilia del Molise, the network of protection consortia that safeguard and promote the unique bond between excellent products is strengthened. read more

The objective of the project is to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of hazelnut orchards through precision agriculture technologies. The project will validate experimental predictive models and innovative decision support systems (DSS). Three read more

Arriving in mid-November, the typically winter fruits - such as apples, pears, kiwis, and citrus fruits - start to be in full swing in terms of availability, and will accompany us until late spring. To discover the current trends of these products, and more, we visited the Center. read more