SPAR Nigeria's license holder, Artee Industries Limited, has opened a new hypermarket at Novare Central Mall in Abuja's Wuse district. The store features standout departments such as Wines & Spirits, Fruits & Vegetables, and Health & Beauty. read more

According to Cindy van Rijswick, a food and agriculture specialist at Rabobank, the current situation in the Middle East will primarily impact costs. "The increase in energy costs is especially affecting various sectors. For instance, the impact on fertilizer prices is quite significant. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, stated that the demand for Egyptian Valencia oranges has remained stable, despite general caution due to the conflict in the Middle East. read more

Accounting for nearly one-third of all grapevines planted in South Africa's table grape, wine grape, and raisin grape vineyards, Bosman Adama has refined the craft of grapevine propagation for over eight generations, the company says. Today, approximately 12 million vines are grafted each season,... read more

On 27th February 2026, a1™ apple celebrated a significant milestone of its 2026 season in China with a container opening ceremony at Huizhan Fruit Market in Shanghai. Major partners came together to commemorate the introduction of "The First Bite of Spring from New Zealand" to the Chinese market. From left to right: read more

The North Pole in Alaska is located at the edge of the world, experiencing temperatures ranging from 25 to 40 degrees below zero this season. There is no telephone line, the Wi-Fi is unreliable, and snow and ice cover the landscape. Despite the harsh climate, inside the Chena Hot Springs Resort, there are two read more

The nationwide company fruiton is acquiring its long-standing competitor Obstbaron. Both companies share the same values, which is why Obstbaron founder Justus Stieler is joining the fruiton team as Sales Area Manager North. Fresh fruit, dedicated contacts, reliable delivery: fruiton and Obstbaron are joining forces. read more

Brazil exported over 194,000 tons of melons between August 2025 and January 2026, an increase of 6% compared to the 183,000 tons shipped during the same period in the previous season. According to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (Cepea), growers in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará were responsible for this increase. read more

Florida berry growers have been negatively affected by the recent freeze and cold weather. The freeze has impacted the supply of strawberries for Valentine's Day, leading to high prices. It has also caused long-term damage to the crops. The uncertainty has persisted even after Valentine's Day, affecting the usual promotional activities. read more

Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging of fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film is designed to support gas transmission requirements in fresh produce packaging. According to the company, the material is intended to help maintain read more

Sezon tanzaryjskich awokado rozpoczął się silnie, przynosząc stabilne ilości do Indii od stycznia - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel Truport Transcontinental Limited, firmy handlującej awokado z operacjami w Tanzanii, Kenii i Indiach. Zauważa dobry załadunek kontenerów i przesyłki lotnicze. read more

Red River Foods, Inc. and Agroforestry Partners, LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of the U.S. chestnut market. Chestnut acreage in the United States has increased over the past 10 years and is expected to continue expanding as farmers and ranchers look to diversify their operations. read more

W Egipcie stał się największym eksporterem świeżych winogron do Finlandii w 2025 roku, podwajając wysyłki i stanowiąc niemal połowę całkowitych importów kraju, według EastFruit. Finlandia importowała prawie 8 000 ton egipskich winogron w zeszłym roku, o wartości ponad 27 milionów dolarów. read more

For the Agrifaam cooperative, Lane Late oranges are not just a late variety, but a strategic move that enables them to conclude the citrus season while upholding production identity and commercial continuity. Maria Malagrinò, president of the cooperative which is part of Op Copam Toc, shares more about this. read more

On Friday, February 27, 2026, the European Commission announced its intention to provisionally apply the trade agreement with Mercosur countries Argentina and Uruguay. This decision was made without waiting for the verdict of the EU Court of Justice, which had been requested by the European Union. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat sektor kopru włoskiego uległ głębokim zmianom, które charakteryzowały się zmienną produkcją, presją klimatyczną i rosnącą rolą genetyki. Według Ciro Paolillo z firmy Paolillo z regionu Kampania, powierzchnia upraw zmieniała się bez wyraźnego trendu wzrostowego lub spadkowego. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych w Regionie Murcji w 2026 roku rozpoczyna się z lepszymi perspektywami po kilku latach dotkniętych suszą. Spółdzielnie w Federacji Spółdzielni Rolniczych Murcji (Fecoam) podchodzą do sezonu z ostrożnym optymizmem ze względu na bardziej korzystne warunki pogodowe. read more

Fyffes has released the results of the first six months of the Partnership for Good program, a joint effort between its banana brand Trudi's and CARE International UK. The project is centered around women in banana-producing areas in Costa Rica, with the goal of promoting women's involvement in. read more

The changing weather patterns in 2025 have posed a real challenge for the cultivation of high-quality apples, according to Justyna Wojciechowska from the Polish apple exporting company Elita Grupa. "The spring frosts had a significant impact on the apple orchards in our region. This was then followed by a summer drought." read more

Według najnowszych danych branżowych, europejskie zapasy jabłek i gruszek były wyższe na początku lutego 2026 roku w porównaniu z tym samym punktem w 2025 roku. Całkowite zapasy europejskich jabłek wynosiły 3 419 767 ton dnia 1 lutego 2026 r., w porównaniu z 3 038 976 ton dnia 1 lutego 2025 r., co oznacza wzrost o 12,5%. read more