France: SPAR opens new supermarket in Sanary-sur-Mer
SPAR France announced the opening of its latest next-generation supermarket in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer, located in the Var area of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Key departments include a butcher, fish counter, and a vibrant. read more

Green Bargosa is currently in the process of relocating to a new site within the Mercovasa fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Valencia. This move is aimed at expanding its facilities and adding more sales outlets to accommodate the increasing customer demand. The new infrastructure of Green Bargosa will offer... read more

A Long Island high school is operating one of the most technologically advanced educational Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) laboratories in the region. It combines full-scale production with student-designed automation, fertigation control, and crop trials. The outcome is a space that yields hundreds of pounds of leafy greens annually. read more

Avocado growers in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are establishing a coordinated framework to tackle persistent issues related to middlemen in the Kenyan avocado value chain. Farmers have noted that a significant portion of the fruit is typically sold domestically for prices ranging from Ksh 5 to Ksh 10, while the same fruit fetches higher prices in export markets. read more

Imports of apples from Afghanistan and Iran into India are currently stable, as the period between November and December is the peak season for both sources, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of Al Fatah Impex. "The availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are" read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

Sauerkraut has a long tradition, especially in southern and eastern Germany. Despite strong competition from numerous new products, this pickled vegetable remains an essential part of German cuisine today, as stated by Hans-Peter Rödel, managing director of the sauerkraut factory. read more

On the occasion of the International Student Day, the Conad ETS Foundation and the State Police promoted the event "Recognizing violence, choosing respect" at Roma Tre University, dedicated to students from all over Italy to understand how to. read more

Throughout his career as a crop advisor, Simon Voogt worked with crops grown under both glass and plastic. Now retired and back in the Netherlands, he shares what he has learned about one key factor in propagation: water. "Water, like sunlight, is essential for life," Simon says. read more

Dane celne pokazują, że handel importem i eksportem kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął wartość 782 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 72 miliony dolarów w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, co stanowi wzrost roczny na poziomie 10,15%. Z tego eksport wyniósł 516 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 17,78% rok do roku, podczas gdy import spadł do 266 milionów dolarów. read more

On 13 November, Laos and China expanded their agricultural cooperation following discussions in Chongqing during the 9th ASEAN-China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting. A new sanitary and phytosanitary protocol was signed between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Kikeo Singnavong. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is not very common in Greece. However, at Magic Garden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Boeotia, this method has achieved a high level of specialization, focusing exclusively on potted salad production. "Our facility started operating in 2020, and since then..." read more

Oppy has opened a new, significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary. read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has stated that the recent decision by the United States to lower import tariffs on certain agricultural products is seen as a positive move towards creating a more balanced international trade environment in agriculture. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the beginning of two of New Zealand's most successful apples - Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy respectively. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more