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Sweden: ICA to strengthen promotions planning with RELEXRELEX Solutions reported: "ICA Sverige AB (ICA), Sweden's largest and leading grocery retailer, is expanding its long-standing collaboration with RELEX Solutions to support end-to-end promotions planning across their operations. ICA will read more

German-born Valerie Whyte has a unique perspective on avocado farming, as she sees it from both sides. On one hand, her friends in Germany express their worries about the environmentally destructive and water-intensive practices they see in the media related to avocado farming. On the other hand, Valerie has firsthand experience in farming avocados herself. read more

The 18th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture in Morocco has come to a close. Spanning nine days from April 20 to 28, this edition surpassed previous records. It was the largest yet, featuring 1,590 exhibitors, including 370 international exhibitors from 76 countries. read more

Pierwsze wysyłki egipskich winogron stołowych są już przygotowane na rynki europejskie. Według Amra Badrawy, założyciela i menedżera Sobek Export, sezon otwiera się w warunkach wyjątkowo silnego popytu, wspieranego przez ograniczoną dostępność z konkurencyjnych regionów i zwiększone zapotrzebowanie na...

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During FlowerTrials (9–12 June), Kolster, a breeder from Boskoop in the Netherlands, will be unveiling nine new garden plants as part of its Magical Garden Plants concept. The breeder has carefully chosen healthy and strong varieties that contribute to the success of growers. These shrubs and read more

Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco, Andalusia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, has urged for a "serious" approach to the implementation of trade agreements with third countries. He specifically mentioned the issue of tomatoes related to the agreement with Morocco as a "painful case" for local growers. read more

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Regulations, sustainability requirements, and evolving consumer preferences are creating greater challenges for the packaging of fresh produce. In this context, banding, which involves grouping products together with a thin paper band, is becoming increasingly popular. In the Netherlands, Looye Kwekers recently implemented this method and showcased how... read more

One year after the previous survey, Italyfruit News' analysis of six grocery chains in Parma on the assortment of fresh-cut vegetables highlights some significant changes in the chains' strategies. Despite an already wide-ranging context, read more

According to the latest data from Algori, reported by FoodRetail.es, for the first 16 weeks of 2026, Mercadona remains firmly the leader in modern distribution in Spain, but it is no longer the brand with the highest growth rate. Running faster are Lidl and Aldi, which... read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, informs that Hermanos Fernández López ("Fernández") - a Spanish company within the Group and a leader in the Iberian Peninsula - has finalized the acquisition. read more

Basf Nunhems announces a 40 million euro investment to modernize and expand the vegetable seed processing facilities at its headquarters in Nunhem, the Netherlands, with construction starting in the second quarter of 2026 and completion by the end of 2028. This project aims to increase production capacity and... read more

A farm on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City has successfully grown Miyazaki mangoes and recently completed its first harvest. The farm, situated in An Nhơn Tây Commune, is specializing in the Red Sun variety. The locally grown fruits are being sold at 20 to 25 percent of the price of imported mangoes, offering a more affordable option for consumers. read more

Kenya's floriculture sector is currently experiencing one of the most challenging periods in recent years, as described by industry players. Rising geopolitical tensions, disruptions in logistics, and significantly increased freight costs are all contributing to unprecedented pressure on exporters. Franklyne Moses, CEO of [Company Name], stated this concerning the current situation. read more

The shopping experience at Lidl Italy becomes even richer and more tailored. Starting from April 30, Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty program of the brand born in 2021, evolves with the introduction of a great innovation: Lidl Points. This is a points collection initiative that read more

Egypt has re-established itself as a major supplier of bananas to Jordan, achieving record export volumes in 2025, according to EastFruit. Last year, Jordan imported 5,250 tons of Egyptian bananas, valued at USD 3.4 million. This represents an 8.5-fold increase over 2024 and exceeds the combined read more

Queen Mathilde of Belgium will honor a new, exclusive variety of Ghent azalea with her name at Floraliën Gent 2026, taking place on 30 April 2026 in Ghent, located in the Flemish region of Belgium. The variety will be officially named and introduced to the public during a special ceremony at the event. read more

A 250-hectare apple orchard is being developed in Mid-Canterbury by the New Zealand Super Fund, with an investment of US$72 million. The site near Pendarves, managed by FarmRight, was previously a dairy operation with 1,200 cows and is being divided into an orchard and 165 hectares for a 600-cow dairy operation. read more

India's mango market is expanding beyond popular varieties like Alphonso and Kesar, with increasing interest from buyers in Europe and the Gulf for lesser-known Indian varieties, according to Rituraj Shukla from Vaanya Fruit, a premium mango brand owned by Nirvana Niche Products Private Limited. "If you're looking for a point of differentiation, India has a diverse range of mango varieties to offer," he said. read more

India's pomegranate exports are increasing again, with Southeast Asia capturing a larger share of demand while Gulf routes slowly recover after disruptions linked to war, according to Abhijeet from Elevex Ventures, an exporter engaged in the India-Gulf-South Asia trade corridor. "In March, exports into... read more