Important archaeological discovery in Pontecagnano (Salerno where more than 10,000 burials datable between the Iron Age and the Imperial Roman period have already been found a painted chamber tomb with a travertine block structure and a double-sloping roof has come to light in an area of recent urban development Breaking the news is the Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio of Salerno and Avellino which judges the discovery “of particular importance.”Access to the tomb is by a steep staircase made in the travertine bench The back wall is painted with a scene depicting the return of the warrior harmoniously inserted among the decorative parties while the side walls feature festoons and pomegranates had no grave goods but wore a gold foil crown of which some fragments are preserved relies solely on iconographic comparisons that project the deceased among the Italic elites of the late 4th century BCE 10043 (this is the number assigned to the newly discovered tomb) is part of a very small sample of painted burials one of which was unearthed in the same area and is now a museum at the National Archaeological Museum “The Etruscans of the Frontier” in Pontecagnano where artifacts from the ancient Etruscan-Campanian site near the city are collected Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks despite the challenges faced by the fresh-cut sector president and vice-president of the PO respectively explain the current trends in the baby leaf market and what is new in this sector The baby leaf production segment had a successful year in 2024 with the mild climate contributing to sufficient availability of the main references though there has been a notable increase in exports to eastern European countries which were previously considered marginal markets but there is a growing demand for oriental varieties which are increasingly used in cooking (Tatsoi which have already entered our assortment for a few years now," says Alfonso Altamura we aim to consolidate our market shares in both the fresh produce and fresh-cut segments The strategy is founded on two pillars: international expansion and the enrichment of the production portfolio we plan to expand the membership base and diversify the product range with new additions expected as early as the next summer season primarily yellow melons and watermelons," explains Fabio Altamura Op Altamura is optimistic about the future and is focusing on innovation and international expansion The company's participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 will be a pivotal opportunity to showcase its latest innovations we will be developing the theme 'The Green Pizza,' in collaboration with I Borboni Pizzeria a globally renowned name in the pizza industry The Green Pizza represents a vision of the future with a topping featuring baby leaf products as the primary ingredient The event will also feature renowned pizza artisans namely Daniele Ferrara and Valerio Iessi of Pizzeria I Borboni as well as Geppino Croce of Vicceria and Carmine Pierno of Pizzeria Stratto This collaboration represents an innovative opportunity to experience our products through one of the most popular and consumed products in the world while also paying homage to what symbolizes the essence of the Made in Italy concept," explains the Altamura brothers Op Altamura will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2025 (Berlin For more information:Op Altamuravia PacinottiPontecagnano Faiano (SA) - Italy[email protected]www.opaltamura.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com announced the news saying the company has gone from “strength to strength – with no intention of slowing down” since it opened its first Italian store in Arese in 2016.The new sites will open “over the next few years” with four being in new cities for the firm: Porta a Mare shopping centre (Livorno); Metropolis shopping centre Pontecagnano Faiano (Salerno); and a new city centre store in Genoa This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page producing and commercializing various rocket varieties in the 1990s and have always searched for seeds that could reduce the incidence of fungal diseases to the minimum," explains Luca De Martino Piana del Sele is defined as the leading domestic (and European) area for the cultivation of baby-leaf varieties and especially of rocket destined for fresh consumption and the fresh-cut segment.  "We produce our rocket between September and August with methods that involve the nutri-protection system: nourishing plants well so they can autonomously develop their own natural defenses thus reducing the treatments needed." "The cycle prolongs in October and the so-called definitive sowing is carried out: the production continues until spring with 8-9 cuts in total The cycle reduces with the arrival of the warmer months meaning a maximum of 15 days pass between sowing and harvesting." "We commercialize around 300 tons of rocket a year 60% of which are destined to intermediary markets while the rest is shipped to foreign markets such as Great Britain "Rocket is cut and packaged quickly so the produce remains fresh: this is our strength Harvesting is performed with machines that cut the leaves at the base They are then transported to our packaging facilities at a controlled temperature of 3°C."  Packaging solutions include trays of various sizes (125 FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com From the fresh market to the fresh-cut sector from edible flowers to watermelons and melons is looking forward to summer with a strategy of growth on several fronts Following a successful winter season for baby leaf products the company is preparing for a summer campaign by introducing new products such as watermelons there is a growing interest in edible flowers where the Mama Salad brand aims to strengthen its presence in Europe This dynamic environment is marked by a constant state of flux Vice President of the producers' organization has provided a thorough overview of the current situation as well as the future strategies Baby leaf: A resilient market despite the uncertain climateThe baby leaf sector has demonstrated its strength and dynamism even in the face of the challenges posed by climate change "The most recent winter campaign showed a positive trend," explains Altamura The mild weather conditions during the winter months contributed to optimal production and despite the fluctuations in weather patterns in March the quality of the product remained consistently high These results attest to the organizational and agronomic skills of the members who are able to maintain high-quality standards even in conditions that are not always ideal appreciated both for its versatility in the kitchen and because it is in constant demand from the large-scale organized distribution and foreign markets." A trend that strengthens Op Altamura's market position in the ready-to-eat salad segment and yellow melonsOp Altamura's offerings extend beyond baby leaf products the company's associates will expand the offer with watermelons one of our associates specializes in the production of yellow melon with over 150 hectares cultivated and a harvest scheduled from mid-June to the beginning of October," says Altamura Altamura is introducing watermelons and mini-melons which will be distributed under the 'Altamura OP' brand The total area allocated to these crops reaches 200 hectares We are in the final stages of planning with our customers." and exportsEdible flowers are becoming increasingly popular This positive trend has prompted us to expand our production and add new varieties to our range in order to meet the needs of the catering The appeal of edible flowers lies in their vibrant colors making them a strategic and rapidly expanding product They symbolize innovative and quality-driven agricultural practices Fresh-cut segment: A growing trend and the opening of new marketsWhile the company continues to focus on the production and commercialization of fresh baby leaf it is developing a fresh-cut segment to further differentiate itself in the eyes of its customers the first ready-to-eat line launched by the producers' organization in 2022 is strengthening its presence both in Italy and abroad the fresh-cut segment contributes 10% of our total turnover We have a strong presence in several European markets particularly in the Benelux region and Germany and we are committed to further expanding our international footprint," Altamura stated The ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable sector is no longer a passing trend; it is a concrete answer to the convenience needs of today's consumers Upcoming trade fairs: PLMA and Fruit Attraction in the spotlightOp Altamura's strategic growth plan includes active participation in industry events we will have our own stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid," concludes Altamura Credits photo article: TMH Studio www.todisco.media For more information:Op AltamuraVia PacinottiPontecagnano Faiano (SA) - Italy[email protected]www.opaltamura.com Among the 2030 Agenda goals is to bring world hunger to zero along with having to deal with the world population increase with a view to sustainable food production in economic as well as keeping quality at the forefront with the PON R&I PROJECT 2014-2020 - known as POFACS Project - Preservability quality and safety of fruit and vegetable products with a high service content - is moving in this direction and is ready to establish synergies with local governments throughout the country was held at the headquarters of the CREA - Horticulture and Nursery Research Center in Pontecagnano The goal of the POFACS project is to improve the shelf life safety and sustainability of high-service fruit and vegetables namely easy and ready-to-use fruit and vegetables that undergo minimal processing after being harvested and before being sold The main challenges of the sector are to increase sustainability and resource-use efficiency and increase the quality in the post-harvest product This can only be achieved through innovation This includes interventions in crop management to enhance existing plant biodiversity or new varieties the development of specific production protocols and innovative technological processes The production chains examined by the project included leaf and baby leaf vegetables Different results were recorded for each segment An assessment of genetic variability for plant architecture and pathogen resistance was carried out on arugula as well as an evaluation of both sensory quality and the consumers' openness to new baby leaf genotypes an infrared imaging for early detection of soil-borne pathogens and evaluation of compost suppressiveness of different origins and a molecular characterization of new pathogens and development of an integrated protocol to reduce nitrate content in leaves work was done on researching new types of endive scarola and curly leaf and developing new zero residue protocols for spinach intended for freezing The use of light and different wavelengths for the growth and storage of sprouts New agronomic management protocols in organic regimes for quality improvement were explored on artichokes; in addition innovative and sustainable packaging made of cellulose for artichoke packaging and preservation systems based on essential oils were studied research focused on the development of new colored cultivars for snack food some new equipment and systems are being created for pre-preservation treatment with both gaseous and aqueous ozone A prototype of atmospheric plasma ozone production inside sealed packages is being developed new colonies yeast antagonistic to Botrytis cinerea are being created there was varietal characterization on pomegranate first and then an assessment of the quality of the refrigerated fruits was carried out by developing a pressing method that would enhance their quality more high-performing varieties of citrus and peach for the fresh-cut were examined The cross-cutting activities related to the project are as follows: operational testing for the creation of innovative fruit and vegetable products using 3D printing; innovative and intelligent packaging equipped with gastronomic sensors; and the use of the fresh-cut residues as substrates for the growth of probiotic microorganisms Speakers at the workshop included Gianluca Francese Head of the Pontecagnano CREA OF office; Daniele Massa Deputy Head of the Legislative Office; Mariella Passari General Director of Agricultural Food and Forestry Policies Campania Region; Giuseppe Lanzara The first results of the project were presented by: C The event ended with a panel discussion on arugula The industrial tomato is one of the sectors that most weighs on the economy and best represents the Italian made products in the world to obtain high processing yields and high quality industrial derivatives the raw material must be of the best quality The "Innovative agronomic techniques to increase the dry matter content and Brix grade in industrial tomatoes" was launched by "Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale co-financed by its 11 Producers' Organizations under the scientific supervision of the research center CREA The aim of this research project is to increase the quality and profitability of industrial tomatoes in different Italian production areas intended as the percentage in soluble and total solids of the tomato fruit and measured by °Brix (sugar content) and dry matter is influenced both by intrinsic factors of the plant (genotype) and by extrinsic factors (climate and cultivation technique) The analysis of this strong interaction is the key to increase the quality of the raw material destined to the transformation," said Mario Parisi researcher at CREA OF in Pontecagnano (SA) "The genetic structure of the hybrid is of fundamental importance The last thirty years have seen intense efforts in the field of the plant breeding to improve the quality of the fruit the DNA traits that lead to higher values in terms of °Brix and dry matter are known and thanks to the sequencing of the genome of the cultivated tomato it is possible to obtain modern genotypes highly performing the varietal choice represents the first step to achieve excellent results and even more the interaction between the latter and the plants play an important role on the development of these traits new crossbreeds for the desired traits (soluble and total solids in this case) in repeated experiments over several years also to assess the year of cultivation," continued Parisi.  Which cultivation factors or which techniques can be used to improve the quality of the tomato "We must certainly consider irrigation and fertilization as agronomic aspects that can increase the quality of the tomato," answered Mario Parisi Irrigation"High water volumes facilitate yield production increases but cause a deterioration in the quality of the berries as regards the refractometric index and dry matter Recent studies show that it is possible to reduce irrigation volumes by up to 50% of the potential need starting after the end of the flowering period without compromising the productive potential of the plants and thus improving the quality of the berries it also pursues a greater efficiency of water use and a more eco-sustainable management of the crop" Nitrogen and potassic fertilization "Nitrogen fertilization favors the growth and production of the plant which varies by genotype and the growing habitat we find a reduction in the efficiency of the use of nitrogen and a tangible deterioration in quality Numerous studies show that potassic fertilization favors the increase of dry matter Several authors report that potassium improves the coloring of fruits increasing the content of lycopene and reducing that of b-carotene" considerable importance has been attributed to foliar fertilization especially with fertilizers with high potassium content an improvement in fruit quality (°Brix and dry matter) today is also achievable through the use of complex foliar fertilizers containing oxylipins phenylalanines and monosaccharides (protein hydrolysates and algae extracts) that stimulate the ripening process through an acceleration of the physiological activities of the plant and a reduction of organic acids present in the fruit" The CREA OF (scientific responsible) and the CREA AA are evaluating the effect of different agronomic practices and innovative technical solutions to obtain high quality standards in the production of industrial tomatoes in three areas of high specialization (Campania as part of the applied research project (2019-2020) "Innovative agronomic techniques to raise the dry matter content and Brix grade in industrial tomatoes" (Measure 4 - Research and experimental production - of the National Fruit and Vegetable Strategy 2018-2022 referred to N The results of the project will be available in early 2021. For more details on the project you can consult the dedicated website https://tecnicheinnovativepomodoro.jimdofree.com/ A NEW airport terminal will begin serving a popular European holiday destination next summer More than half a billion Euros (£429m) has been spent on the developments which include traffic and infrastructure work as well as building the terminal The Amalfi Coast in Italy is known for its winding roads and pastel fishing villages set along rugged cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno However, currently only Napoli airport offers direct access to the region That's all set to change next summer when the first planes will take off and arrive at the newly revamped Pontecagnano (Salerno) Airport The date was revealed this month during a meeting held at the Salerno Chamber of Commerce They include the extension of the Salerno metro to the airport with 9km of new metro that will flank the Salerno Battipaglia railway line with 5 new stops Further investments have been made in the road network as well as more than €250m (£214m) on the development of the commercial structures inside the airport The expansion also features a longer runway and a new parking area for passengers. with state of the art systems introduced to make it as environmentally friendly as possible Designer, Alfonso Femia, from the architectural company responsible for creating the airport said: "The terminal should be an integral part of  the passengers' journey and exploration of the region the beginning and end of their experience.” It's hoped that the new terminal will eventually serve three million visitors after its first three years it will take pressure off nearby Naples-Capodichino Airport minimising delays and ensuring smoother travel It has not yet been revealed which airlines will fly to the airport nor which destinations it will be connected to but its aim seems to focus heavily on tourism with the area hugely popular among visitors Currently more than 100 destinations are connected to Naples Airport, via airlines including Ryanair, easyJet Il Sole claim that Napoli is in need of "relief" due to being "flooded" They wrote: "It is an airport that will obviously also give great relief to Naples-Capodichino Ryanair is rumoured to be among those preparing to launch flights once the airport is open, with the Pinelli Group saying "We hope to hear more information regarding which airlines will fly to Salerno "We’ll keep an eye on Ryanair for flights to Salerno Airport from the UK in the coming year." Prior to its closure for the renovations, the airport used to offer flights to holiday destinations including Ibiza, Corfu and Malta It's not the only new airport being planned for Europe, with work on Warsaw Solidarity Airport in Poland due to start by the end of the year It's expected to cost around £7bn and be up and running by 2028 Meanwhile, this major UK airport has revealed that it will undergo a £250m renovation And this little-known UK airport is due to get brand new Ryanair flights next year Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ is part of the general vision of redevelopment of the Campania region Together with previous experience on the Domitio-Flegreo coast the plan aims to enhance and rethink a complex coastal area of great landscape and environmental value The project envisages the intervention on 8 municipalities (Salerno in an area characterised by a strong historical and naturalistic imprint thanks to the presence of archaeological sites – such as Paestum and Pontecagnano – as well as areas of environmental value such as the Cilento Park and the Piana del Sele the project area shows strong criticalities linked above all to the exploitation and erosion of the coasts together with a picture of building abuse and poor maintenance that characterizes the coasts and the coastal landscape the agricultural and river areas are largely (for about 3,600 hectares) covered by greenhouses a strong economic resource but also a deep criticality due to the almost total waterproofing of the soil Disused areas and river sections polluted by effluent from livestock farms are other elements on which the plan insists The preliminary project therefore aims to relaunch from an environmental and tourist point of view the stretch between Salerno and Castellabate with a structure characterized by seven main objectives starting from five general themes: mobility the Masterplan strategy sets new landscape standards for an overall improvement of the quality of life working both on the potential of the built environment and on new environmental implementations: from the reactivation of the ecological networks of the coastal landscape to the introduction of new sustainable mobility networks from the redevelopment of agricultural supply chains and the urban fabric to the use of renewable sources to make the territory self-sufficient Preliminary project Masterplan Coast Salerno South Find out more on the website of the Campania Regional Government Department Published: Invalid Date A BUDGET airline is launching flights from a major UK airport to an Italian hotspot Low-cost airline easyJet is set to operate a brand-new route between London Gatwick and a newly-revamp airport in Italy The airline will fly twice weekly from London Gatwick to Pontecagnano (Salerno) Airport which is currently undergoing a huge £400million renovation Known for its winding roads, colourful fishing villages, and rugged cliffs, holidaymakers from the UK can only reach the Amalfi Coast by landing at Napoli Airport From Napoli Airport, it's a 50-minute drive to Salerno - although journeys to the Amalfi Coast can take a lot longer on public transport According to Travel Gossip easyJet will become the first UK airline to operate commercial flights to Salerno Airport twice-weekly flights will depart every Tuesday and Saturday commented: "We are particularly excited to welcome a new destination to our network with a unique connection from the UK to Salerno’s Amalfi coast airport serving one of the most iconic scenic parts of Italy from London Gatwick." Over half a billion Euros (£429m) has been pumped into redeveloping Salerno Airport A longer runway will be built as part of the expansion, as well as five new boarding gates. Other developments are also underway in the local area, including a new metro, with five new stops, which will flank the Salerno Battipaglia railway line Designer, Alfonso Femia, from the architectural company responsible for creating the airport previously said: "The terminal should be an integral part of  the passengers' journey and exploration of the region the beginning and end of their experience." In addition to easyJet, budget airline Ryanair is also rumoured to be launching flights between the UK and Salerno - although nothing has been confirmed The Pinelli Group previously said: "We hope to hear more information regarding which airlines will fly to Salerno, Italy Before its closure, the airport used to operate flights to Ibiza, Corfu and Malta EasyJet isn't the only airline launching a new route this year Earlier this year, Jet2 confirmed that a new route will operate between Manchester Airport and Porto Meanwhile, British Airways will be resuming flights from London Stansted for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic The flag carrier has confirmed three new routes will depart from the London airport with prices starting at £36 for a one-way ticket Budget airline Ryanair is launching flights to Spain, Portugal, and Malta As it stands, the airport only serves a handful of foreign destinations, which means the Ryanair expansion is great news for holidaymakers in East Anglia The flights will run on both Mondays and Fridays, according to the aviation website Simple Flying Ryanair is also launching flights from Cornwall Airport and Cardiff Airport with new routes to Paris and Faro among some of those announced Everything you need to know about passports archaeological parks and state galleries will open to the public After the extraordinary openings of Easter May XNUMXst will also be a day dedicated to art and culture with many opportunities to visit the main places of memory and beauty in Italy for free or at the usual costs Also to Naples and all of Campania dozens of will be accessible State cultural sites historic villas and archaeological areas of great importance Here is a list of the main places to visit in the region All sites will follow the regular opening hours we recommend consulting the official websites of the museums or the portal of the Ministry of Culture A perfect opportunity to enjoy the immense artistic and archaeological heritage of Campania even on a holiday we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.