The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the... read more

Wiele czynników wpływa na świat świeżych produktów spożywczych i w pewien sposób są one ze sobą powiązane. „To jest jak efekt domina i gdy jeden z domin upadnie, wielu kolejnych podąży” - mówi Guy Milette z Courchesne Larose z Quebecu, Kanada. Pierwszym z nich jest presja na podaż. Po pierwsze, dolar amerykański ma wpływ. read more

Close to 18 thousand entries, nationwide reach, and a dream prize – that's how the summary of the 35th anniversary Great BIO-GEN Lottery looked like. In the final draw, the main prize – a Ferrari 296 GTS worth around 1.5 million PLN – was won by Mr. Stanisław from the province. read more

On February 10 and 11, BASF-Nunhems organized a new mini demonstration in Campo de Cartagena (Murcia), where they presented how their different lettuce varieties adapt to the local growing conditions. Similar to previous events, the seed company exhibited its new products in various segments. This time, in addition to iceberg lettuce, read more

Jabłka są powszechnie spożywane w Irlandii, ale ponad 90 procent jabłek dostępnych na krajowym rynku jest importowanych ze względu na ograniczoną produkcję komercyjną. Obecnie importowane są głównie z Francji, Niemiec, RPA, Chile i Wielkiej Brytanii. Teagasc założył badania stosowane dotyczące jabłek. read more

Tropical fruits will be the main highlight of the upcoming Macfrut event in Rimini, Italy, taking place from 21-23 April 2026. The focus will be on the international trade segment this year. The fair will feature the participation of Florissima&Fruit, a company from Ecuador specializing in tropical fruits. read more

As storm Nils moved towards the eastern part of the country (the Alps and Corsica), the red flood alert was still in effect in the 2 departments of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne. 23 departments remained under an orange alert, and on Friday, 450,000 homes were without electricity, according to Enedis, which... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, Maf Roda unveiled an innovation that caught the attention of attendees at the trade show. With the introduction of their new sorting and grading solution for dates, the company is addressing the challenges posed by one of the most intricate products in the fruit industry. The machine represents a significant... read more

Storm Nils has swept through the south of France. The Pyrénées-Orientales department, along with four other French departments (Savoie, Aude, Gironde, and Lot-et-Garonne), was placed on red alert on February 12th by Météo France due to the risk of avalanches, strong winds, and flooding. read more

On Tuesday, February 10th, a conference on "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" took place in Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship), organized by Andermatt Polska company. The event focused on modern technologies in agriculture, including the Vivent system. read more

This week, in the period leading up to the Chinese New Year holiday, market prices increased across all categories, reaching their highest levels in the first half of the week. Traders noted that at the beginning of the week, buyers were primarily focused on restocking, causing prices to rise. Starting from midweek, as earlier read more

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