"The pear segment is doing well abroad, but it could recover in Italy as well."
“The pear sector still has prospects for the future although, at the moment, demand is higher abroad than in Italy. Of course we need to change mentality in our approach to new orchards,"

TEA, signals of openness from politics
The increasingly extreme weather events and increasingly aggressive diseases are only bringing attention back to a subject very dear to producers, that of TEAs. Assisted Evolution Techniques, in

AMI: Promotions with kohlrabi increase significantly
With the rising temperatures, the supply of kohlrabi from southern Europe is now increasing again. While there was little promotion of kohlrabi around Easter, 16 promotions are taking place in

"Due to the increased demand for European goods, we have invested in peeling technology"
China is by far the world's largest producer of garlic. Thus, Düpmann Ltd & Co. purchases large volumes from this country, as well as from Spain and Italy. "The largest producer in the world has

Spices, medicinal and aromatic herbs: Macfrut turns into an olfactory
An area for processing herbs, a space dedicated to sensory testing, aromatic aperitifs with expert bartenders. The exhibition of spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs at Macfrut, hosted in

Athy is the first store to feature a trial of ALDI’s new “Project Fresh Enhanced” layout
Italian discounter MD reports 11% increase in turnover Discounter MD has announced that it exceeded €3.4bln in turnover in 2022, with a sales increase of 11% compared to the previous year. The

Syngenta, innovation in broccoli
It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties,

Apofruit, training for young members continues
Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with over 2,700 members throughout Italy, is continuing its training activities for younger members. On 13 and 14 April, a two-day event was held for

The table grape contact group in Rimini will analyse the forecasts for the 2023 season.
The grape contact group, made up of professionals from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal and officials from the administrations, will meet on 4 and 5 May in Rimini, Italy, to analyse the forecasts

New managers appointed for Harmoniz in Italy and North America
Harmoniz Ltd announces the appointment of Saro Tumino as the new General Manager of Harmoniz's Italian subsidiary and Stephan Vonk in the position of Area Sales Manager of North America (USA and

Asparagus, Apofruit focuses on innovation
It will be a very complex campaign for asparagus in 2023, due to the very late start. Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with more than 2,700 members throughout the Peninsula, takes stock

Hail, ice also arrives in the South
While hail had whitened much of northern Italy last week (click here to read more), in recent days it has also arrived in the southern regions, leaving a trail of damage to both crops and civil

Bf and Sdf enter into industrial and technological partnership
The joint event organised by BF - Italy's most important agro-industrial group - and SDF - an Italian multinational and one of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors, harvesting machines

'Breaking up the turf: excellent results for brown spot'
Brown spot blight (Stemphylium vesicarium) has severely tested pear growers in Northern Italy in recent years, causing extensive damage (with losses in some plants of close to 80-90%) especially

Orsero, snacks and orange juice now also in Autogrill
The partnership between F.lli Orsero and Autogrill has been renewed, thanks to which for the fourth consecutive year the brand's Extra Premium fruit will be available in almost 200 Autogrill

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Flanders, Italy, Fresh Convenience
Springtime is ... apple time! While more and more splashes of red strawberry colour are appearing on the shelves, the European apple industry is far from finished. We talked to Hannes Tauber,

Orsero's fourth range still in Autogrill
The partnership between F.lli Orsero and Autogrill is renewed for the fourth year.The brand's Extra Premium fruit enters almost200 points of sale on motorways, airports and main railway stations

Cluster tomatoes, Sorma's new weigher
Sorma Group will not miss this year's Macfrut, the international exhibition dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, taking place in Rimini (Italy) from 3 to 5 May. Along with the latest

MD, revenues up 11% with 3.4 billion turnover
MD S.p.A., the third-largest discount chain by sales in Italy and the second-largest with 800 shops in the country, closed 2022 with revenues up 11% to over EUR 3.4 billion. Shareholders' equity

Sorma Group at MacFrut with new weigher for tomatoes and table grapes
Sorma Group will not miss this year's Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, which will be held in Rimini (Italy) from 3 to 5 May. Along with the latest

Cso Italy, an event to celebrate 25 years of activity
Founded 25 years ago as a common table of Italian fruit and vegetables, an aggregator of innovation and strategies to tackle the sector's problems, Cso Italy celebrates its anniversary on 28 April

Cso Italy, мероприятие в честь 25-летней деятельности
Основанная 25 лет назад как общий стол итальянских фруктов и овощей, агрегатор инноваций и стратегий для

Cso Italy, impreza z okazji 25-lecia działalności
Założone 25 lat temu jako wspólny stół włoskich owoców i warzyw, agregator innowacji i strategii rozwiązywania problemów sektora, Cso Italy obchodzi swoją rocznicę 28 kwietnia

Highest-paid strawberry of all time wins over operators in Italy and abroad
"When I made all my customers sell my fruit for twice the price of other strawberries, everyone called me crazy. But now the situation is out of control for our strawberries. The demand is

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 17 April
The pea campaign started with medium-high volumes. The May 1st holiday is expected to give a new impetus to broad beans. Decidedly lower asparagus prices with the start of the asparagus harvest