This month, Jos Aben joined abbGrowers as Chief Commercial Officer. After gaining experience in strawberry cultivation at Limgroup and later in potato breeding at Solynta, Jos is returning to the soft fruit segment. "I am very much looking forward to seizing this opportunity at abbGrowers by. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is approximately 80% complete, but heavy rainfall in recent days has caused delays in some areas. Stuart Meredith, an agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated that the progress made so far in this year's harvest is comparable to that of 2024. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by EastFruit. read more

HiperDino targets 30 store openings in 2026

Spanish supermarket chain HiperDino, based in the Canary Islands, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan. The plan is to open another 30 new stores starting in 2026, to further consolidate its competitive position. read more

The Retail Forum 2025, which will take place on November 12 and 13 at the Superstudio Più in Milan, highlights the most advanced trends in Fashion Tech and the transformation of the fashion industry. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence, global marketplaces, and omnichannel strategies, the event is the meeting point for... read more

Romagnoli F.lli has presented its fifth sustainability report. Since 2020, the company has adopted a measurable approach to sustainability, subjecting its results to independent evaluation that certifies, in an ESG Rating, the value generated in the environmental, social, and economic realms. read more

The fruit sector in Argentina is still adapting after facing years of economic instability, high production costs, and low profitability, which resulted in decreased exports and a decline in important regions. The current government is concentrating on stabilizing the economy, lowering inflation, and restructuring public... read more

It is a difficult time of the year for pineapples due to low demand towards the end of October. "The school holidays are over, and consumers tend to have less money to spend at the end of the month. This year, the school holidays fell later in the month, and fruit consumption naturally declined as a result." read more

Lidl has introduced a new mobile shop format in Hungary to help bring basic products to small towns without supermarkets. Running from October 17 to November 6, the initiative features a specially adapted minibus that acts as a grocery store and travels through rural areas for a few hours each. read more

Kyrgyzstan is aiming to enhance the processing of agricultural products and is looking to exchange experiences with Hungary, stated Temir Sariev, President of the Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This announcement was made during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian Forum on Food Industry Development. read more

November, as we all know, does not enjoy a great reputation. It is the month when the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and – as if that weren't enough – the desire to spend also freezes. After the expenses of post-summer return and before the rush for Christmas gifts, consumption experiences a real and read more

W tym sezonie, czereśnie słodkie, a zwłaszcza czereśnie kwaśne, osiągnęły niezwykłe ceny na Ukrainie, według Ksenii Gusevej, ekspertki rynku owocowo-warzywnego w APK-Inform. Ceny na farmach dla czereśni słodkich zamknęły się w przedziale 150-220 UAH/kg (€4-5), podczas gdy czereśnie kwaśne osiągnęły read more

HK-Pack is once again showcasing its established selection of trays, carrier bags, and packaging for the fruit and vegetable industry at expoSE in Karlsruhe this year. Following the acquisition of the Mannheim-based family business GERNET Print GmbH in spring 2025, the production capabilities in the sector have been expanded. read more

China's exports of fresh produce increased by 20 per cent, with Spain and the Netherlands also showing strong growth. read more

The Agricola Campidanese PO, which cultivates a consistent 250 hectares of artichokes annually, began supplying the first volumes to the Italian market last week. Salvatore Lotta, the commercial director of the Sardinian PO, expressed confidence in the start of the new campaign: "We..." read more

The Bacon avocado harvest in southern Spain has halted due to low demand caused by pressure from third countries. The Hass campaign is set to begin in approximately two weeks. "We began harvesting Bacon avocados about 20 days ago, but due to strong demand and sales,..." read more

In 2026, Corporación Palmar will celebrate its 50th anniversary since its establishment, solidifying its position as a family-owned business with a wealth of experience in the production and export of bananas from the El Oro province in Ecuador. The company commenced its operations in 1976 and ventured into exporting two decades later, in 1996. read more

Invest International, the Dutch development finance institution, has provided a loan of €15 million (US$16.2 million) to Namibia Berries to aid in the expansion of its blueberry farm located along the Kavango River in north-eastern Namibia. Namibia Berries successfully exported its initial harvest last year. read more

W prawie wszystkich produktach spożywczych przebadanych we wrześniu zgodnie z obowiązującymi normami dotyczącymi pestycydów, wynika z cotygodniowego raportu opublikowanego przez greckie Ministerstwo Rozwoju Wsi i Żywności. W najnowszym raporcie Dyrekcja Ochrony Roślin Ministerstwa donosi, że 97% spośród 313 próbek żywności pochodzenia roślinnego spełniało wymogi. read more

At Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname, travelers can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables at Uw Fruittuintje just before departure. "It's often the last thing people buy before flying back to the Netherlands," explains owner Wikash Algoe. "A bag of yardlong beans for grandma." read more