DIA and Lidl are among the fastest-growing retailers in Europe.
2026-02-24 00:00
In 2025, DIA cemented its position as the third-largest retailer in Europe in terms of household penetration, as reported by NIQ data. Under the leadership of Ricardo Álvarez, the company increased its household reach by 3.7% in the last year, now reaching 57% of European households. DIA is also the only Spanish
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DIA and Lidl are among the fastest-growing retailers in Europe.
2026-02-24 00:00
W 2025 roku DIA umocniła swoją pozycję jako trzeci co do wielkości sprzedawca detaliczny w Europie pod względem penetracji gospodarstw domowych, zgodnie z danymi NIQ, informuje FreshPlaza.
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Queensland beans benefit from healthier soil
2026-02-24 00:00
Producers often seek ways to reduce costs by decreasing inputs without affecting output, while also aiming to enhance the quality of their output. For Mulgowie Farming Company, this was made achievable through regenerative agriculture. Rebecca Lowth from Mulgowie stated, "We've been kind of"
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Dzięki ciężkim inwestycjom w badania Onubafruit w ciągu wielu lat oraz ekskluzywnemu porozumieniu z firmą FV (Fruit Vision) na obszarze Morza Śródziemnego, firma posiada pełny zakres 5 odmian borówki. Są one produkowane w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva i tamże sprzedawane, ale
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"We have noticed a significant increase in demand for achacha."
2026-02-24 00:00
The Australian achacha season usually runs from January to March, but this year it is running a little later than usual. The world's first commercial achacha plantation was established in 2003 in North Queensland, with fruit appearing in 2009. Every year, the fruit's popularity is rising.
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"India's mango season appears to be promising this year"
2026-02-24 00:00
The Indian mango season is expected to have high volumes this year, according to Kartik Sakhiya, the founder of Akshar Agri Exports based in Gujarat, India. He anticipates that the season will start in mid-March with the early Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra. Sakhiya also mentioned that the supply will be controlled with a gradual harvesting process.
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SPAR Group CEO Angelo Swartz has resigned, and Reeza Isaacs will take over as CEO. Swartz's resignation is effective from 28 February 2026. Isaacs, who is currently the group's chief financial officer (CFO), will assume the role of CEO.
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Conad Nord Ovest: fresh produce between technology, localism, and organic #Freshdepartment
2026-02-24 00:00
Conad Nord Ovest's fruit and vegetable department (which operates in Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Emilia, Toscana, Lazio, and Sardegna) represents one of the strategic pillars of the cooperative, with a strong focus on local sourcing, freshness, and sustainability.
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Combatting iron chlorosis
2026-02-24 00:00
Iron chlorosis, or yellowing of young leaves, is one of the most persistent and costly micronutrient disorders in floriculture production. Crops often appear healthy and uniform early in the cycle. Then, as the substrate pH drifts upward, interveinal chlorosis begins to show on newly expanding.
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Dodanie czerwonych malin do posiłku może pomóc w wsparciu zarówno zdrowia metabolicznego, jak i mózgu w miarę starzenia się. Nowe badania opublikowane w czasopiśmie British Journal of Nutrition wykazały, że dodanie czerwonych malin do posiłku poprawiło reakcje poziomu cukru we krwi po posiłku oraz wydajność poznawczą w ciągu kilku godzin. Czerwone maliny są.
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Taiwan and the EU have signed an agreement to protect orchids.
2026-02-24 00:00
Taiwan and the EU signed an agreement to protect Oncidium and Phalaenopsis orchids, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday. The accord safeguards Taiwan's position in the global orchid supply chain, as reported by CNA. Francesco Mattina, Director of the EU Community Plant Variety Office, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food were involved in the agreement.
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Chorwacja zwiększa powierzchnię upraw ziemniaków po zawarciu umowy na dostawę chipsów.
2026-02-24 00:00
Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, plans to increase its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan. The company will expand the area dedicated to processing potatoes to 77 hectares.
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Ukraine is losing its position on the global walnut market following a sharp decline in exports in 2025.
2026-02-24 00:00
In the last twenty years, Ukraine has been the third largest exporter of walnuts in the world, following the United States and China. However, it later dropped to fourth place as Chile increased its shipments. According to national statistics, Ukraine exported over 160,000 tonnes of walnuts valued at USD 461.4 million between 2020 and 2024.
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"There are fewer Red Globe grapes available in the market because many people have switched to seedless varieties."
2026-02-24 00:00
Sezon winogron stołowych z Chile rozwija się z podobnymi ilościami do ubiegłego roku, ale rośnie znaczenie odmian bezpestkowych. Jorge Salhus, dyrektor generalny Vientos del Sur, podkreślił, że Red Globe nadal pozostaje kluczowym elementem ich strategii eksportowej. "Oczekujemy podobnej ilości do ubiegłego roku."
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Concept Plants has announced a diverse new lineup designed to elevate gardens, inspire growers, and meet evolving market demand. "Our 2026 collection reflects the innovation and passion that drive everything we do at Concept Plants," said Peter van Rijssen, Owner of Concept Plants. "These new...
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Panama seizes control of canal ports, appoints Maersk and MSC.
2026-02-24 00:00
Panama has revoked port concessions held by Panama Port Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, and transferred temporary operations of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals to APM Terminals, a part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Terminal Investment, the port operating arm of the Mediterranean.
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Price trends of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of February 23rd.
2026-02-24 00:00
The bad weather of the past few weeks is significantly impacting the performance of the fruit and vegetable markets, affecting both the available quantities and prices. From the perspective of agricultural campaigns, there is an early closure of Sicilian Tarocco oranges, heavily...
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Central Asian retailers are able to achieve a one-year payback period by participating in a system of reusable crate pooling.
2026-02-24 00:00
In supply chain sustainability, investment horizons are often measured in half-decades. For example, solar panels may take seven years to pay back, while a new distribution center may require four. When it comes to packaging, the transition from single-use cardboard and wood to pooled Reusable Plastic Crates is also a key consideration.
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Monitoring over one million citrus trees with the assistance of AI.
2026-02-24 00:00
Citromax has announced a strategic partnership with See Tree to enhance their precision agriculture model. As part of the partnership, 1,134,594 lemon trees will be monitored and tracked individually. "This is a significant milestone for us as we become the first citrus grower in Argentina to incorporate this advanced technology."
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Ukraine has released a revised export-focused directory featuring organic berry and nut producers.
2026-02-24 00:00
An zaktualizowany katalog ukraińskich producentów organicznych, którzy celują w rynki eksportowe, został opublikowany na Ukrainie. Inicjatywa ma na celu ułatwienie bezpośrednich połączeń między ukraińskimi rolnikami a międzynarodowymi nabywcami. Katalog obejmuje 115 firm nastawionych na eksport, które przeszły
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