Already at the beginning of the 1600s some historical documents attest to its cultivation. Today it is a Slow Food Presidium and this keeps it safe from disappearing from the scene in the face of the advance of Turkish cherries. Some trees are more than sixty years old and exceed…
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa receives US support for drug trafficking in exchange for help to Ukraine. But Moscow doesn't like it and blocks the purchase of bananas, which represent 10% of the South American country's exports
Considered the fruit of the future in light of climate changes with increasingly hotter seasons and long periods with little rain. Its medicinal properties are many to combat cholesterol, high blood pressure and triglycerides. Rich in magnesium, potassium, selenium and…
Eight years ago, only 20 forty-year-old trees survived. Now we are also thinking about the transformation of the product into compotes, jams and juices. The nutritional properties of peaches: beneficial for the eyes, blood, skin, intestines
An initiative to finance research in the field of nutrigenomics, i.e. the science that studies the relationship between genetic heritage and food. The first research to study the beneficial effects of polyphenols on the processes involved in the progression of gastric cancer
Citrus identity of Reggio Calabria. marketed not only in Italy but exported throughout Europe, they even reached Russia and were appreciated by the nobility. For this reason they also became famous for the nickname of Tsar's oranges
An ancient fruit much appreciated by the Duchess Maria Luigia of Austria. Main ingredient of the Tortel dols filling. Here is the story of the noble pear of Parma
Inflation, price crises and bad weather are among the causes of fruit and vegetable rationing in England these days. The Brexit bill
After a record 2021, the prospects released by Fruitimprese continue to mark a trend reversal: sales in sharp decline (-8,1% in quantity) with negative signals in all fruit and vegetable sectors. Positive signals instead from the wood-furniture sector: Lombardy queen of exports…
Rich in beneficial properties in southern Italy, it is successfully cultivated on over a thousand hectares between Puglia, Calabria and above all Sicily. The PapaMango of the White farm in Messina
The young former financial trader Andrea Tagliabue has decided to leave a career that started in London to devote himself to his great passion: cultivation. In a natural basin in the province of Brianza he transforms small fruits and vegetables into genuine compotes and…
Italy...is approaching Africa. Start growing tropical fruit once imported from third countries. 1000 hectares between Sicily, Puglia and Calabria for 900.000 tons, absorbed by the national market. From the recovery of abandoned land, new opportunities for young people.
It is a protein-based allergy that belongs more to the plant than animal world. It is very frequent in the Mediterranean area. In addition to fruit and vegetables, it also affects those who eat legumes. It is not detected with the classic food allergy tests
Easy to make them at home. Among other things, they possess important nutracutical properties. The Romans were fond of it: the recipe of the agronomist Columella still has its validity. The sycophantic expression associated with sexual meaning
The Italian apple celebrated for its quality knows no crisis. We produce 23 million quintals a year and half of it goes abroad, especially Europe but also Egypt and the Orient. New nutraceutical discoveries underlined by Prof. Hrelia…
Avocado Day is celebrated all over the world on July 31st. Used for years in cooking and in cosmetics, it has recently become the trendiest fruit on the table. In Europe, 700.000 tons are consumed annually. In…
A protein-based allergy belonging more to the plant than animal world. LTP is contained above all in summer fruits but also in legumes and dried fruit
The record cherry was produced in the Pecetto company in the province of Turin owned by the Rosso family present in the Campagna Amica markets. The infinite beneficial properties of cherries of which Italy is the first producer in Europe
It can weigh up to 700 grams. Cultivated and used for centuries in a small and circumscribed area of Siniscola. It was saved because it is part of the tradition of sweets used in weddings. Then came the Slow Food Presidium. It is…
In recent years, tropical fruits have conquered the palate of Italians. The revolution of exotic crops starts from Salento, after Xylella damaged the olive trees, causing a major crisis in olive growing. And while the bacterium ate millions of…
If we want a more sustainable world, we need to eat more fruit and vegetables. A global challenge to also heal social injustices. In September the world summit on food systems.
Together with three other ancient melons from Reggio, it was saved from oblivion thanks to research on the territory by the Zanelli Institute. Entered the Slow Food presidia. Excellent cooked in the oven with chocolate and macaroons. The production resumed by nine companies, for the…
From Friuli to Sicily, milk, fruit and vegetables to save elephants, hippos and lions from Italian circuses in difficulty.
The backlash of winter is seriously damaging crops, from North to South - Alarm for 50 billion bees, whose pollination work is decisive for plants.
A manual to help the consumer in reasoned and healthy purchases drawn up by "Road to green 2020". Only by respecting seasonality are the body assured of important nutritional principles while avoiding chemical contamination. The environmental impact of greenhouses.
The early arrival of early produce has brought down the prices of vegetables in particular, but in view of spring there is a worrying drought: the fields need water.
The fruit juice market is experiencing a stalemate, and even the organic sector in Italy is not progressing as elsewhere - The anti-crisis recipe? Focusing on the "helathy" wave and proposing increasingly natural products.
After the top-of-the-range fruit juices, Milliat launches a new range: juices from French and Spanish wine grapes intended for the production of quality wine. Sugar-free, sulphite-free and unfermented. Intended for those who cannot drink alcohol.
Fruitimprese reports the collapse in the first six months of 2019. Companies invest in sustainability. the Conte bis makes the executive precedents forget.
Worldwide, in 2018, sales of exotic fruit increased by 35%: in Italy by almost 80% and we are becoming major producers, thanks to the boom in crops in Sicily and Calabria. An exponentially growing market that has…
In the first quarter of 2019, exports from Italian industrial districts are booming, thanks above all to the extraordinary performance of those in Piedmont, which grew on foreign markets by +8,4%: here are the best.
Global warming is completely changing our crops: in Southern Italy exotic fruits and even sugar cane are now commonly produced - A market to explore: 71% of Italians prefer national products and are also willing to…
Which desserts and which fruit to choose for the Christmas holidays? And for wines and delicious dishes, read First&Food - A recipe from Cavalieri Wardolf Astoria's pastry chef, Dario Nuti, and the advice of the president of the Cso, Paolo…
The Agroter Monitor 2018 survey presented yesterday in Milan reveals which fruits and vegetables are most appreciated by Italians - Here is the ranking and the new trends
The intense cold of these days is not exceptional and the snow in the South is not so unusual, as explained by Gianmaria Sannino, climatologist of Enea. However, the farmers were caught off guard and Coldiretti foresees considerable damage and possible increases…
Starting today, thanks to the Amazon Prime Now service, customers will be able to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables delivered to the floor at any time of day - Membership costs 20 euros a year.
Botanists and geneticists from all over the world have dealt with Kazakh apples, and Eva's apple in particular - A conference was recently held in New York organized by the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, by the…
The www.fruitnet.com portal reports an advertising campaign initiative for fruit and other fresh food products of Italian origin - “Italy, the Beauty of Quality” is the motto of the campaign, unveiled for the first time at the “Asia…
According to Coldiretti, fruit purchases have already increased by 25% in one week, to combat the African heat wave: "Consuming fruit and vegetables is the best defense against the heat" - Meanwhile Scipione will accompany us for another 60 hours: …
