A day to celebrate the category of fruit and vegetable wholesalers who operate in Wholesale Markets and Agri-food Centers, to outline their profile and address the challenges of the near future: these are the objectives of the initiative by Fedagromercati-Confcommercio aimed at. read more

The Golden DOP apple from Melinda is the star of the "Golden Hour" contest, launched yesterday and active until mid-July. An initiative designed to celebrate the virtues of this variety - crunchy, juicy, and known for its renowned sweetness - and its connection to the territory. read more

The citrus production from the southern hemisphere (Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay) is expected to decrease by less than 1% compared to the previous year, with estimated volumes of 24,338,123 tonnes. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26th to 27th in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the conference day itself, the organizers have prepared some unmissable technical visits. Participants will get to know about the cultivation and preservation of. read more

In recent days (Friday, April 19th, ed.) Marco Salvi was confirmed by acclamation as the president of Fruitimprese. read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

Macfrut, the most important Italian trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 8th to 10th, 2024, will see prestigious debuts among the exhibitors, such as Alzchem Trostberg GmbH. Alzchem is a globally active company in fine chemicals, and is a leader in read more

A technological platform that collects data sent by drones, satellites, radar, and field sensors to prevent diseases threatening fruit and vegetable production, avoiding production crises and consequent economic damage to the agriculture sector and industry operators. read more

Today we present the third installment of the in-depth analysis series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable procurement manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta by Agrotere Consumer Panel and GfK for Italy. The category under examination is the one. read more

With the drop in temperatures currently occurring throughout the Peninsula, the specter of late frosts is returning for fruit growers. On the other hand, the plants are at a rather advanced phenological stage (thinning for stone fruits and blossom for pome fruits), where it really matters. read more

Valfrutta Protein Smoothie is now also available in bars throughout Italy. This innovative juice combines the quality of fresh fruit with the taste of dried fruit, enhanced by plant-based proteins derived from cereals. After its successful launch in retail stores, this groundbreaking product is now reaching bars across the country. read more

In recent years, the Italian nursery sector has taken on an increasingly strategic role in the development of fruit supply chains. Originally born and grown mostly at the regional level, the national nursery industry has organized itself by aggregating and quickly crossed borders. read more

In week 14, sales of pre-packaged Lcc and fruit and vegetables drop by double digits, but the calendar plays a role due to Easter, which is why trends should be taken with caution. Among channels, all physical ones are losing, including discount stores. read more

The trend to follow for spring/summer 2024? It's the one of "fruit-themed" outfits, like the one Elisabetta Gregoraci is wearing on her social media profiles, as reported by the fanpage.it website. read more

In the small fruits segment, blueberries are currently playing a leading role. For the Apofruit Group and Coop Sole, the surfaces dedicated to blueberries represent 70% of the total. They are expected to continue growing, considering the new investments planned and the excellent results achieved. read more

The Apofruit Group, including Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Group, and Canova S.r.l., returns to Macfrut 2024 with a focus on innovation. read more

The President of Fruitimprese, Marco Salvi, opened the 75th Annual Assembly by recalling the key moments in the organization's history and emphasized that: "Today we are a true supply chain association: on the production side, some important companies are part of us". read more

Levantia Seed continues to develop its dedicated proposal for leafy vegetables for the Fresh-cut Produce sector. This is an important market segment that demands answers to face multiple challenges in the seed industry, ranging from climatic conditions to pathogens, ensuring constant volumes and characteristics. read more

We are now in the midst of the melon season; the weather has been on the sector's side, but it is the research that is making giant strides to offer excellent products to the supply chain right from the beginning of the campaign. read more

Yesterday we went to the Car market in Rome to investigate the trends of seasonal fruit and we can say that we observed a dynamic market with sustained prices. read more