Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that have gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, which focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain - identifies these three retailers as the top performers. read more

Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Alisher Shukurov, met with Holger Kray, Practice Manager for Agriculture and Food at the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia, to review ongoing cooperation and outline new areas of partnership. During the meeting, the parties discussed: Further read more

Egyptian exporters are hoping for a "calm and normal" season for oranges, despite a number of challenges ahead. According to Mostafa Ali, CEO of Premium Sourcing, the main challenge for the upcoming season is the continued predominance of small and medium-sized oranges. The exporter says, "Last read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has welcomed the restart of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union. However, the NFF insists that any new proposal must offer better agricultural access compared to previous negotiations. This was highlighted by the Trade Minister. read more

The raspberry season of 2025 is coming to an end. Although on some farms the final raspberry harvest in tunnels is still ongoing, it is already the culmination of this year's production. Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is developing exceptionally intensively in Poland - new facilities are appearing, the industry is growing. read more

RaboResearch's most recent blueberry market report shows ongoing growth in global demand, with US per capita consumption surpassing 1.3kg per year and robust EU demand despite price fluctuations. read more

Persea has announced the harvest of the first Italian organic avocados grown using regenerative agriculture principles. The company owns over 600 hectares of farms in Sardinia and Calabria, with a research and development team based in Milan. read more

Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas a China han caído bruscamente en 2025, continuando la tendencia a la baja observada en los últimos años. Entre enero y agosto, los envíos disminuyeron un 63 por ciento en volumen y valor en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior, alcanzando 1,380 toneladas y €2.3 millones respectivamente. read more

Catalytic Generators is continuing to expand its presence in the European market and beyond. The company is nearing the end of another year of supplying Fruchtimport vanWylick, one of Germany's largest banana importers with a capacity of over 230,000 boxes per week. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has announced increased government support for the banana sector in the country, introducing a set of measures to combat the spread of Panama disease and enhance competitiveness in the global market. read more

Dwa zespoły uczniów hortikultury z Oxford High School zostały pochwalone za reprezentowanie Missisipi na 98. Narodowej Konwencji i Wystawie FFA, która niedawno odbyła się w Indianapolis, Indiana. Zespół agronomii z Oxfordu zajął imponujące 8. miejsce w kraju, a zespół florystyczny. read more

A total of 424 exhibitors from 16 countries are participating in this year's expoSE & expoDirekt in Karlsruhe (Germany), and over 5,000 visitors from more than 30 countries are expected to attend. According to the organizer of VSSE, the number of exhibitors has recovered and stabilized since the... read more

Tanzania ogłosiła uruchomienie nowej targowej wystawy świeżych owoców, warzyw i kwiatów, która będzie odbywać się corocznie w Arusha. Wydarzenie, o nazwie Horti Logistica Africa, jest organizowane przez Tanzanijskie Stowarzyszenie Ogrodnictwa (TAHA) we współpracy z rządem. Horti Logistica Africa to Nowe wydarzenie, które ma na celu promowanie handlu produktami ogrodniczymi w Afryce. read more

Farmers in Moldova affected by spring frosts and July storms have started receiving compensation, as reported by the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA). The agency received 690 applications in the last two months, out of which 91 have been approved, amounting to a total of 19 million lei. read more

Portugal: Mercadona opens first Lisbon store

Mercadona made its debut in Lisbon on November 13 with the opening of a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. This new store marks a significant milestone in Mercadona's expansion, as it represents the brand's first presence in the city of Lisbon. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is getting ready to welcome the second commercial season of a hybrid vegetable with renewed energy. This vegetable promises to bring added value to the brassica category in large-scale retail trade (GDO). Despite Italy still lagging behind in distribution and. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more

The sudden suspension of operations at Plantenkwekerij Jongerius has sparked a lot of discussion in the horticultural industry. Several companies have already come forward to address the shortage and provide the necessary volumes, not only in the Netherlands but also in Germany, as reported recently. read more

A pair of horticulture student teams from Oxford High School have received praise for representing Mississippi at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The agronomy group from Oxford achieved an impressive 8th place finish nationally, and the floriculture team was also commended. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agent of Elifab Solutions, installed the country's first TrueAI blueberry sorter in the North West Province earlier this year. According to a company representative, "The main difference with the TrueAI is that it can recognize the calyx and the stem with 100% accuracy." read more