La cadena de supermercados española Dia ha introducido un nuevo y más eficiente modelo logístico para productos frescos en todas sus tiendas y red de distribución, que prioriza la venta de productos que están más cerca de su fecha de caducidad. read more

Jumbo has already taken measures to support producers in their transition. For example, Jumbo pays a sustainability bonus to producers who work sustainably with the quality label "On the Way to PlanetProof". Jumbo also supports the cultivation of fresh wax carrots. read more

"The certifications for ginger are becoming increasingly demanding and expensive, requiring greater investments from producers and exporters that the market does not always pay for," said Jim Ruiz, CEO of Agrícola Nuestra Tierra and Executive Director of the Cultivemos group. read more

This represents a turning point, especially for potatoes, after kilo prices had been rising for many months. However, potatoes can only marginally increase in quantity by two percent, while fruits and vegetables show more dynamic growth rates of seven percent each. read more

The UK discount supermarket Aldi is converting over 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. read more

From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year. read more

The goal of the Yelloway Initiative is to develop banana varieties that are resistant to the diseases threatening the global banana supply, while maintaining the familiar appearance, texture, and shelf life of the beloved Cavendish banana. Yelloway One is the... read more

At the German wholesale markets, Dutch Brussels sprouts are currently supplementing the offering from German production. In the current 39th week, German Brussels sprouts are priced at an average of 2.05 euros/kg at the wholesale markets, which is only slightly below the previous year's level by 2%. read more