As South Africans prepare to spoil their loved ones this Valentine's Day, 28 young people who were previously unemployed are finding new hope through the Shoprite Group's first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations. The timing is significant: while read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Po burzliwym 2025 roku zaznaczonym skutkami zmian klimatycznych i zmniejszonymi wolumenami, sektor bananowy w Kostaryce wykazuje oznaki poprawy, według Marciala Chaverriego z Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana). "Zamkniemy z malejącą liczbą skrzynek i niewątpliwie niższym odsetkiem w sprzedaży, około" read more

In January 2026, Tesco had the highest share of British apples sold by BAPL growers, with around 4,000 tons supplied during the month. Aldi followed with approximately 3,200 tons, and Lidl was close behind with 2,600 tons. Sainsbury's recorded about 2,400 tons, while Asda took roughly. read more

The 2026 edition of Think Fresh will focus on analyzing the factors that have led to an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption over the past two years. The subtitle "get in the game" explains the need to follow dedicated strategies to continue this growth. read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

We had predicted it in our analysis of the Food Trends of 2026 and the facts are proving us right: #fibermaxxing is the undisputed protagonist of the year. Exploding between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, the trend - which aims to increase the intake of fiber in every meal - continues to read more

The changing of hours in wholesale markets has been one of the unresolved dilemmas in the fruit and vegetable supply chain for years. Until recently, the issue seemed almost like a provocation, a theoretical exercise rather than a real perspective for reform. Today, however, overcoming night work is becoming more prevalent. read more

Dolce Passione is now depending on the new Dark Star variety. The Consortium recently confirmed the selection of this new watermelon variety by the international seed company Known-You Seeds, as it possesses the qualities that have established Dolce Passione as a renowned brand in Italy and Europe: a size of read more

Lemonade™ apples will soon start shipping out of Pennsylvania. "This is the first year that we've had some real volume on this apple to make programs with," says Rice Fruit Company's Valerie Ramsburg, adding that some retailers will begin with promotions on the fruit. The company grows and read more

VOG - Home of Apples participated in BIOFACH 2026, a global leading trade fair for the organic sector, held in Nuremberg from February 10th to 13th, 2026, confirming the excellent performance of their organic apple season and their leading position in the market. read more

W Portugalii bawełna jest testowana w warunkach zwykle przeznaczonych dla warzyw liściastych i młodych roślin. Agromethod Labs, we współpracy z CITEVE, Centrum Technologiczne dla Przemysłu Tekstylnego i Odzieżowego Portugalii, bada, czy uprawa tej rośliny jest możliwa w kontrolowanych, bezglebowych warunkach. read more

"Stronger than the wind, redder than ever: cyclone Harry tried, but the heart of Sicilian PGI Red Orange beats stronger than ever." read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, HM.Clause has confirmed its leading role in the seed sector by presenting a diverse portfolio of varieties that combine two fundamental needs of the modern supply chain: production safety, ensured by advanced genetic resistance packages, and... read more

In mid-December '25, Dalat Hasfarm brought its philosophy "Collaborate to Innovate" to life with a record-setting floral artwork in the heart of Da Lat. The installation was officially recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization, but more importantly, it showcased what Dalat Hasfarm truly stands for. read more

From Sicily comes Jonny Tarocco, the new brand of top-quality Tarocco oranges signed by the Caruso Cousins. The project combines the citrus tradition of the Etna region with a contemporary market vision, aiming to enhance the product through quality and ethics. read more

Last week, the Synadis Bio union of specialist organic retailers, which represents 2,000 organic stores, announced its withdrawal from Agence Bio. "We refuse to be associated with a dysfunctional system," stated the union in a press release, pointing to the uncertain future ahead. read more

"Onion exports have not been completely disappointing so far. It is not that large volumes are leaving, but trade is continuing at a reasonable pace, and over the past three weeks the price has remained fairly stable," says Mike de Koster of WDK Onions from Kwadendamme. "It is possible that..." read more

During the Berlin Fruit Logistica event, market and retail insights were presented by Shelly Vorster, focusing on the performance of avocados in Europe and projected growth trends in various countries. Data shared at the event suggested an average 16 percent volume growth forecast for Europe by 2025, with growth trends emerging. read more

Eagle-eyed grape-loving customers visiting Woolworths between Christmas and mid-January would have noticed a grape variety which neither they nor any other retail shopper anywhere in the world would have seen before. During a new-variety benchmark tasting in 2013, grape grower-exporter EXSA was. read more