Farmers continue to have questions about the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). One of the main concerns the effect of using ToBRFV-resistant rootstocks on plant performance. Is it helpful to choose a resistant rootstock and can this choice really help improve? read more

Between Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th, Spain, particularly Valencia, experienced the worst flooding in recent years, with a death toll surpassing that of the famous 1957 flood. read more

In the clementine and mandarin sector, total consumption has been stable (-1%) over the past five years, unlike prices which have been continuously increasing (+49%). When considering only discount stores, the progression is irresistible, as it marks +18% in quantities. read more

In Spain, a record shipment of cocaine was seized at the port of Algeciras; 13 tons of drugs hidden among bananas, making it the largest seizure in the country's history and one of the most significant ever worldwide. The joint operation by the Agency of... read more

Investing in snack products, which are easy to consume in any context, is considered one of the keys to promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially among younger people. read more

The Assembly of European Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Regions (AREFLH) reached a new milestone with its Annual Forum. The first edition was marked by a high participation of producer organizations and vegetable-growing regions, allowing for a constructive exchange with. read more

Italy is divided into two climatic regions: in the North, temperatures are starting to align with the seasonal average, while in the South, the climate is still quite mild. This situation naturally reflects on the marketing of fruit and vegetable products, as explained to us by the MAAS. read more

The artichoke season is starting to take its first steps in the main Italian growing areas, and in Puglia, the first seasonal product is also being marketed: the much-appreciated Brindisi violet artichoke. At IFN, we discuss the season's prospects with Mario Cavassa, director of Op. read more

Time for the NeuroTOm project's balance sheet, funded by the European Union as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and conducted by the Edmund Mach Foundation in collaboration with Wageningen University. read more

In week 43, the pre-packed fruit and vegetable sector showed better performance compared to loose fruit and vegetables, mainly due to an increase in the average price of the mix. Among the different channels, a negative trend is noted, with the discount sector showing a more significant decline compared to the average. read more

BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division announces the registration of Evervin System®, the new systemic downy mildew fungicide for vines and vegetable crops. The new fungicide combines two complementary active ingredients, Initium® (ametoctradin) and potassium phosphonate (KHP), in one formulation. read more

Peru has maintained its leadership as the world's top exporter of table grapes, despite the challenging production situation it faced in the last 2023/2024 season. It is expected to defend this position in the current season as well, as reported by Fresh Fruit Peru. read more

National consumption is decreasing – except in discount stores – and prices have increased by 25 points over the past five years, doubling to 50 points if we extend the period to ten years. On the production side, however, there is a certain stability, as well as in imports. read more

The organic kiwi supply chain was the focus of the field day at the Fratelli Balzani farm in Bertinoro (Forlì-Cesena), one of the leading districts in national production. A visit to the orchard with press and influencers to "see firsthand" read more

The azzeruolo, a small ancient fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family, the same as apples, pears, and cherries, is little known today but boasts a long history behind it, as reported by the greenme.it website. Originating from Asia Minor and once widespread throughout the Mediterranean, read more

If two years ago it was the "Beginning of a new P-era", once again the PDO Emilia Romagna Pear aims to amaze viewers with an unconventional commercial signed by LDB Advertising and airing from November 10 to 23 on the main television channels of Rai, Mediaset/Dazn. read more

An apple to be appreciated on the palate, capturing a flavor as pleasant as it is enveloping. But also to be savored in advance, focusing on the beauty of its nuances: the refined variety Melinda Dolcevita has always found strong consensus among consumers. A rewarding apple. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

Papaya is ranked fourth among the most cultivated tropical fruits in the world, and in countries like Argentina, the establishment of new orchards is growing every year. Consequently, attention to agronomic techniques and the control of plant diseases is also progressing. read more