Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Discovering Pesca di Verona Igp with La Grande Bellezza Italiana #freshtalks
An ancient fruit that appeals to young people, farmers and consumers alike, is the focus of the new episode of freshtalks, in the series 'Discovering the supply chains with La Grande Bellezza

Orsero revolutionises summer with coconut snack
F.lli Orsero, the brand synonymous with high quality exotic fruit, presents an innovation in the IV gamma segment. An absolute novelty for the Italian market, which until now has only offered the

For mangoes experimented with a coating to extend their shelf life
Mango is increasingly winning over Italian consumers, so much so that the cultivated areas in Italy are increasing and there is a real niche of customers who appreciate this tropical fruit for its

Italian varietal innovation showcased in Netherlands and Spain
In June, the CIV-Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti proceeded with its continuous updating and sharing of information with other European operators by participating in events such as the "Delphy ISFC

'With Sekoya we revolutionise the Italian blueberry market'
SanLucar lands in Italy in 2019 to bring its wide range of high-quality fruit and vegetables to the Italian consumer. More than 100 references with a common denominator: excellent taste and

MSC seems to be on the lookout for 8,000 TEU ships
Sources say the Mediterranean Shipping Company is up for another round of newbuilding orders. The company has reportedly asked several South Korean and Chinese shipyards for price quotes for 8,000

Syngenta's innovations in brassicas for spring cycles
In Viterbo, producers are preparing for the planning of the next brassica campaign. An extremely reliable partner is Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, one of the world's leading players in the segment,

'Supply of Italian and Turkish sweet cherries intensified massively'
The supply of sweet cherries has grown strongly, especially the Italian and Turkish deliveries have intensified massively. Greek unloadings expanded as well, according to BLE. Only Spanish inflows

"Good expectations for Italian grape season"
Demand for grapes is high this year. "In fact, all year long. There was tremendous demand for Indian grapes, though those prices could've been a bit higher. The Egyptian season is also going

'First sugar apricots arrived from Turkey'
Spanish apricots dominated and were most likely flanked by Italians. Unloadings from France complemented. From Turkey came, on the one hand Matador; on the other hand the first sugar apricots also

The Giant relies on artificial intelligence
The Giant, a chain of the Selex Group, relies on the artificial intelligence of ShopFully to increase the readership of its flyer. To do so, it has chosen HI! (Hyperlocal Intelligence), the

"Egyptian grapes are driving down the price of Italian grapes on the European markets"
"We started processing Sicilian Victoria and Black Magic grapes on May 7th 2023, which have been performing well. Of course reference prices change as the season progresses: they initially reached

The Danila Bragantini award to entrepreneur Laura Damiani
The Danila Bragantini Prize was awarded last Friday as part of the Protagonists of Italian Fruit and Vegetables event at Villa Necchi in Milan, the Oscar for innovation in the fruit and vegetable

'Agricultural machinery, safety and technology go hand in hand'
The fleet of agricultural machinery in Italy is too old and does not comply with the main safety standards. At the same time, the Italian industry makes the most advanced agricultural machinery in

The revolution of Nutritionists among the trolleys #vocidellortofrutta
Distinctiveness in a sign can be played with the information card, bringing together health, sustainability and cooking content. It is called Nutritionists in the trolleys, the proposal made to

Aiab and Italia Ortofrutta together for the development of organic supply chains
Ortofrutta Italia, the Interprofessional Organisation of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry, and AIAB, the Italian Association of Organic Agriculture, have signed a memorandum of

Nuts in Italy, how to enhance them and defend them from imports
The Italian nut supply chains came together in a round table at the recent edition of Macfrut 2023. An opportunity to take stock of a sector that counts important numbers and growing potential,

Organic, time for a new vision
Renewed consumer purchasing habits, a focus on sustainability and new certifications. These are the trends that the organic sector is currently facing. This was discussed last Thursday in Bologna

"It's been a terrible blow, but we're getting back on our feet."
Last week there were still 7 meters of water in the warehouse of Italy's Bagioni Technology, but yesterday much of it was gone. "We are almost ready to start the production again," says owner

"We are still shipping 65 pallets a day of strawberries to Italian markets and big retail chains"
Rocco Zuccarella, president of Zuccarella Società Cooperativa Agricola from Scanzano Jonico (Matera) reports that there are still less than 20 days to go until the end of the 2022/23 strawberry

Planet Farms salads on Panino Giusto menus
Salads grown in vertical farming by Planet Farms, a Benefit Society, arrive on the menus of Panino Giusto, a brand founded in Milan in 1979 and the first B Corp in Italian catering. A

Good flowering period for Italian apples point to high availability in coming season
VOG is looking ahead to the 2023/2024 apple season. At MacFrut held in Italy, the Consortium outlined its next strategies based on the four elements of the Home of apples structure: origin,

Orsero presents the Sustainability Report 2022
Orsero S.p.A., the leading importer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables in Mediterranean Europe and listed on the Euronext Star Milan market of Borsa Italiana, has presented its fourth