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The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability. read more

Yesterday, at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the "Socio-Economic Impact Report of Lidl in Italy" was presented by TEHA Group. read more

Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons. read more

This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more

Po zakończeniu sezonu papryki w Almerii, Hiszpanii, który w tym roku był dotknięty obecnością wciornastków, teraz jesteśmy pogrążeni w sezonie w Murcji, którego rozwój został ukształtowany przez wpływ ubiegłomiesięcznych deszczów. Rozmawialiśmy z Danielem Guerra, przedstawicielem handlowym Centramirsa, jednym z. read more

The early potato harvest in Spain has already begun in the two main producing regions, Murcia and Andalusia. According to Juan Manuel Coello, Sales Director of Patatas Meléndez, which is increasing its acreage this year, the yield in Murcia is similar to last year's, but the harvest in Andalusia is... read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more

BayWa AG has successfully divested its 47.53% share in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA AG) after obtaining approval from antitrust and investment regulatory bodies in seven countries. The sale, which was first announced on December 27, 2024, entailed the transfer of the ownership stake. read more

We first visited the FlowerTrials in 2015, when 49 companies took part in the event. This year, 56 breeders across the Netherlands and Germany will open their doors to showcase the future of ornamental horticulture. Over the years, the event has seen many changes. New participants have joined. read more

Z okazji Fortnight Fairtrade 2025, Max Havelaar France ujawnił rosnące liczby dla 2024 roku i ogłosił kilka inicjatyw dla sektorów we Francji, w tym Observatorium Wynagrodzeń Rolniczych Fair Trade. Dane z 2024 roku: Zaufanie jest wysokie, a rynek rośnie do niemal 1,4 miliarda euro. read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

Zgodnie z szacunkami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, „Francuska produkcja brzoskwiń powinna osiągnąć 236 200 ton w tym roku, co stanowi poziom równoważny produkcji z 2024 roku i o 7% powyżej średniej z lat 2020-2024.” Produkcja w 2025 roku powinna być stabilna w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Krajowa produkcja brzoskwiń i... read more

More than 1,500 industry leaders from the global nut and dried fruit sector have gathered in Mallorca, Spain, for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress. The event, running through May 10, has brought trade policy, particularly tariffs, to the forefront of discussions among... read more

An overall investment of over 45 million euros involving 21 agri-food companies in 8 Italian regions. The results of the "Paniere della" Supply Chain Contract were presented at Macfrut 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair. read more

In 2024, Belarus became the top potato supplier to the Russian market, exporting almost 194,000 tonnes, as reported by Sputnik.by. Egypt came in second with 75,300 tonnes, earning $47.9 million in revenue, followed by China in third place with 46,700 tonnes, marking their debut in the top. read more

During the plenary vote, the Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future multiannual financial framework (MFF), led by co-rapporteurs Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal) and Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania). The report is a precursor to the read more

Paolo Bruni, the president of the industry association CSO Italy, participated in the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Apofruit, one of Italy's most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives and a significant exporter to global markets. "It is an honor for me to be here, because read more

The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Lacewings, ladybugs, hoverflies devour countless pests as larvae. For example, ladybugs primarily feed on aphids, up to several dozen per day. Over their average lifespan, a ladybug can consume over 1,000 aphids. Or the larva... read more