New Zealand kiwifruit growers will arrive in Europe well ahead of schedule this year. This was confirmed by Zespri itself through its director for Europe and North America, Steven Martina. read more

Qualitative excellence features and a complete range for different growing cycles: these are the characteristics that Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the seed house, focused on for its hybrid fennel varieties Amadeus, Mozart, and Diamante. These were detailed by the responsible person. read more

I take this opportunity in this magazine to highlight the opportunities that are opening up for the fruit and vegetable sector after the signing of the new EU Regulation on Geographical Indications, a measure that will come into effect in just under a month. read more

The banana industry is facing enormous challenges. Global issues such as climate change, inflation, and market control by a few big players are posing significant difficulties for farmers and workers worldwide. In order to address these issues... read more

Del Monte® is a global leader in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat products. It is also one of the main producers and distributors of packaged food products in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products. read more

Vibrant request for the prince of vegetables, a recognized excellence throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares cultivated with asparagus in Italy and is the European reference point for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI. The prized spear is grown in a read more

Among European consumers, there is a significant decrease in the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, well below the recommended minimum per capita dose of 400 grams. This was revealed by the European Monitor of Freshfel Europe, recently published. In particular, the study specifies how the consumption... read more

Croptimum by CHV is an innovative activator based on purified plant molecules, which is attracting a lot of interest from producers and beyond. Its uniqueness lies in the active ingredient: a molecule extracted from onion (QQ2) that reacts with Glutathione, one of the most prominent. read more

In times like these, where the consumption crisis continues to be felt, it is important to skillfully mix various factors within the fruit and vegetable department to stimulate sales. These factors include: a seasonally appropriate assortment, attention to the presentation of the. read more

Positive moment for the dried fruit and nuts sector. Let's analyze the data of the last quarter with Angelica Addeo, Ventura Brand Manager, at IFN. read more

"The table grape sector in Italy: strengths and weaknesses". This will be discussed at the Table Grape Symposium by Rosario Di Lorenzo, professor at the University of Palermo and President of the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine. His will be the opening presentation on the first day. read more

In dominating the vegetable market in Fondi are the peppers. As reported by Angelo Crisafulli, a seller from the Larioletta company operating at the Fondi market, these products reach excellent prices: "We are distributing red peppers at 2.50 euros per kilogram, while we go up read more

The Israeli startup Finally Foods uses molecular agriculture to produce casein from potatoes with the help of artificial intelligence, providing new perspectives on food transformation, as reported by foodnavigator.com. read more

The agreement has been signed between the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomatoes and the research team led by Prof. Roberto Della Casa, who will be tasked with developing a coordinated supply chain development project to generate more value for production and consumption. read more

A challenging year, but still rich in initiatives both in Italy and abroad to promote and protect a fruit and a brand, the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, increasingly appreciated and recognized by markets and consumers. Drawing the balance, not only economic, of a season of read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a sponsor of the seventh edition of the Duathlon del Chiavicone, the Italian Classic Duathlon Championship: an adrenaline-filled sports challenge that will take place on Sunday, April 21st in Quinzano D'Oglio. read more

"The strawberry farming season in the Verona area has just begun a few days ago and the initial feedback is positive both in terms of quality and prices. This is, in a nutshell, the comment that Filippo Rossini, category manager for strawberries and small fruits at Villafrut, has provided to IFN." read more

In 2004, Donald Davis and other scientists from the University of Texas made a disturbing discovery - as reported on Theguardian.com - 43 foods, mainly vegetables, showed a significant decrease in nutrients between the mid and late 20th century. According to the researchers: read more

After the red Sicilian IGP orange (click here to access the news) and the Pachino IGP tomato (click here to access the news), the McDonald's sandwiches will also feature the Emilia Romagna IGP pear. read more

The new Selenella New Potatoes are about to hit the shelves, the precious spring vegetable that boasts unique organoleptic characteristics and food quality. With their small size, thin skin, tender flesh, and high juiciness due to their high water content, they offer. read more