FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Macfrut 2026: record figures and a global focus
The 43rd edition of the Italian trade fair will feature 1,400 exhibitors, 800 international buyers and the Caribbean as its geographic focus
Expolevante-Níjar, the edition with the highest number of European companies
The 17th edition of the Almería agricultural fair will take place on 22, 23 and 24 April in Campohermoso
Anecoop celebrates its 50th anniversary
More than 850 guests attended the celebration, highlighting the role of people as the cornerstone of the cooperative’s success over five decades
Murcia to exceed 105,000 tonnes of artichokes this year
The Region of Murcia strengthens its position as Spain’s leading artichoke production and export hub amid sustained crop growth
Los Gallombares expects to exceed 10 million kilos of national green asparagus
The Granada-based cooperative focuses on La Joya, Luxe and Luxor as benchmarks of premium quality and strengthens its commitment to versatile formats, sustainability from the origin and expanded supply
Cesurca: “initial challenges, but positive outlook”
Although flooding caused localised damage—severe in 5–6% of the area—the overall balance will be positive in both growth and quality
Whole Foods Market to double its store network in the UK
The new locations represent the international expansion of the retailer’s Daily Shop format
Mercadona invests in its new Store 9 model
Mercadona will invest €3.7 billion over the coming years to transform its supermarkets into the Store 9 model
South Africa and China enter a “new trade era” with zero-tariff access
From 1 May 2026, the trade landscape for South Africa will undergo a historic transformation
Consum puts people at the centre of its new stores
The cooperative focuses on service personalisation and makes a strong commitment to AI and robotics
Carrefour markets 400 million kilos of Spanish fruit and vegetables
Carrefour consolidates its position in Spain as a key driver of the agri-food sector in the marketing of fruit and vegetables
Marked by war
We are heading into summer campaigns marked by a sharp increase in costs, which could further strain the entire agri-food chain