Jingold, a global kiwi specialist, at Macfrut discussed the project on the efficient use of water resources, the management of which affects the qualitative parameters of fruits, with implications for the entire supply chain, up to the final consumer. read more

The Consortium for Sicilian IGP Oranges is participating in the two major industry fairs, Macfrut and Cibus, currently taking place in Emilia Romagna. This presence marks the end of a marketing and promotional season that the Consortium has tackled with great commitment, having to multiply its efforts. read more

The municipality of Bergamo is planning an intervention worth over 17 million euros for the city's fruit and vegetable market. read more

The watermelon season is about to start and within the supply chain, there is a moderate sense of optimism, stemming from the particularly positive trends of recent years both in terms of prices and consumption. Clearly, this is for what is perhaps the most weather-dependent product of all. read more

The next edition of Macfrut, scheduled from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the Rimini Expo Centre, will be enriched by two important events dedicated to the potential of digital technology serving the fruit and vegetable sector. The events are organized by QGS, Talea Consulting, and B2A, three companies. read more

The Chilean cherry campaign 2023/2024 has ended positively, with the fruits reaching interesting prices in the market. This is reported by the valenciafruits.com website, which specifies that over 90% of Chilean production is exported to China. read more

The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, during the second day of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 8 to 10. Established over twenty years ago as a meeting point for producers... read more

The strawberry campaign in the Lazio area is characterized by ups and downs, but Aop Luce continues to invest in this product. We spoke with Giacomo Galdiero, CEO of Aop Luce: "After a positive start to the campaign, with a generally stable supply and satisfactory prices, with read more

These last few days could be defined as those of the "spring blackbird" (click here to learn more). The summer temperatures of recent weeks had led to the exclusion of a return of cold weather, but that was not the case. Many producers, considering past seasons, did not hesitate. read more

Third-year review of the European protected geographical indication brand that protects the rocket of the Piana del Sele, in the province of Salerno. The situation was assessed by the board of directors of the Consortium at their headquarters in Eboli. The data that emerged from the read more

The echo of the success of the first edition of Fruit Attraction (16-18 April) still resonates from the bustling city of São Paulo in Brazil, an explosion of innovation and excellence in the world of fruit. read more

The cold weather passing through Italy in these hours has caused a shock in vegetable prices, especially concerning zucchini. read more

From seafood to fruits and vegetables. From Seafood Expo to Macfrut. Italmercati relaunches its commitment to two of the main Italian agri-food chains with a significant presence at industry fairs. In Barcelona, from yesterday until April 25th, at the world fair for products. read more

The first edition of Red Planet, the immersive event about tomatoes created by Agrotere Macfrut, left us with the awareness that the perception of tomatoes among industry professionals is very different from that of ordinary consumers and that the latter know little or nothing about how... read more

On April 18th, Assomela, the Italian Association of Apple Producers, hosted Dr. Roberto Tomasello, General Director of COPRAS (General Directorate for the Fight against Unfair Commercial Practices and Sanctioning Procedures), and Attorney Marina Fiori, Technical Secretary. read more

"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe." read more

The Romagna strawberry harvest has started a week ago with the first picking of the Joly and Elodì varieties. This was announced by Filippo Fabbri from the Fabbri agricultural company in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), who is also a member of the Agribologna Consortium and an active witness for IFN. read more

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Tokyo has found that rose essential oil can stimulate defense genes in tomatoes and attract predators of pests, protecting crops and allowing for a reduction... read more

In the first quarter of 2024, the sales volumes in the fruit and vegetable department confirm those of the previous year, but thanks to the inflationary tail at the end of 2023, sales values are increasing. However, the balance in quantities was mainly achieved thanks to vegetables, the only read more

Experiences from Italy, Chile, and Turkey on a fundamental topic for modern agriculture: What biosolutions for high-quality cherries? This is the focus at the center of the Biosolutions International Congress scheduled for Thursday, May 9th (10:30 am) during the second day of the trade fair for the agricultural supply chain. read more