The two leading players in the Italian large-scale retail sector have confirmed that they will be participating in Macfrut 2026. Conad and Coop Italia are set to attend the next edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, to be held at the Rimini Expo Centre (21-23 April 2026), where they will have their own exhibition areas to engage with industry professionals and operators. »

All change at the top of VOG, the Consortium of South Tyrolean Fruit Growers’ Cooperatives: Harald Weis has been appointed chairman of the historic South Tyrolean apple farming cooperative, taking over the reins from Georg Kössler who has decided to stand down from the role after 17 years dedicated to consolidating the role of the Consortium. Formerly vice chairman of VOG, Weis was unanimously elected chairman yesterday during the General Meeting. »

ASEAN SHOP is a leading professional roving exhibition dedicated to Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and high-potential markets. Malaysia, known for its fast-growing economy and digitally fluent, purchase-ready consumers, is the ideal host for the 2026 edition. The country’s retail sector is projected to expand from US$89.7 billion in 2024 to US$119.6 billion by 2029, achieving a strong 5.9% CAGR—one of the highest growth rates in the region. »

Biofuel Expo Kenya 2025: New Opportunities for Bioenergy, Ethanol, and Renewable Fuels. On 16–17 December 2025, Tsavo Hall at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi (Kenya) will host the next edition of Biofuel Expo Kenya — an international exhibition dedicated to biofuels, ethanol, biogas, biomass, and the sugar industry. This event serves as a key business and technology platform, bringing together producers, technology suppliers, investors, »

rom 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will once again become the global home of the fresh produce industry. FRUIT LOGISTICA – the world’s largest and most international trade fair for fresh fruit and vegetables – will gather more than 2,500 exhibitors from nearly 90 countries, presenting innovations, technologies, and trends that are shaping the future of the global fresh produce market. The 2025 edition brought together 91,000 industry professionals from 151 countries »

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, Asia’s leading trade show for the global fresh produce industry, is gearing up for what is expected to be its largest and most influential edition to date. Responding to exceptionally strong demand, the organisers have opened exhibitor registration for the 2026 event ahead of schedule, and available space is already filling rapidly. The show will take place from 2–4 September 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) in Hong Kong. »

The blueberry variety Tropical Blue is demonstrating exceptionally advanced phenology this season in both Spain and Morocco, making it one of the earliest commercially productive cultivars currently grown in these regions. Observations from multiple commercial sites confirm that Tropical Blue is entering harvest significantly earlier than standard early-season varieties, with growers reporting one of the earliest fruiting windows ever recorded under Mediterranean conditions. »

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers worldwide, has expressed serious concerns about the growing trend of private food safety criteria imposed by retailers. According to the organisation, these non-scientific requirements jeopardise the sustainability of the citrus sector, threaten farmers’ livelihoods, and may ultimately reduce fruit availability in consumer markets. »

Africa is preparing for one of the most important industry events of the coming year – HOSTEX 2026, the premier international exhibition for the food, drink & hospitality sectors. The event will take place at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 8–10 March 2026. HOSTEX 2026 – A key event for the industry. For decades, Hostex has been recognized as Africa’s most influential business platform for the food, beverage, and hotel & hospitality »