FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
Hispatec Italia makes its debut at Macfrut
The Spanish group Hispatec – with 40 years of history, more than 200 professionals, and over 750 clients across more than 30 countries worldwide – is bringing to Italy the only digital ecosystem that natively and seamlessly covers the entire agri-food value chain: from agronomic field management to international logistics, including storage, packing, marketing, and management control. A solution built over decades of experience in the most demanding fresh produce markets globally
Private label growth accelerates across Europe
As European households face mounting cost-of-living pressures, private label products have gained further traction, reaching a 50% unit share for the first time across major markets including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
BioSikelia presents a Mediterranean model for organic avocados and mangoes
Organic avocados and mangoes from BioSikelia are emerging as symbols of a new agricultural model that combines quality, sustainability, and innovation. Grown in Sicily, in the province of Siracusa, according to strict organic standards and with a strong focus on water conservation, these crops represent one of the most promising developments in the Italian fresh produce sector
