The organic vegetable box company and grower Riverford has become the first retailer to sell mushrooms grown without peat. They have raised the price of punnets to cover the increased costs of growing in the new substrate. read more

Główny australijski detalista Woolworths nawiązał partnerstwo z Narodową Federacją Rolników (NFF), aby uruchomić stypendium AgriEmpower. read more

India: Flipkart Group CEO connects with farmers behind fresh produce delivery
Flipkart is focused on ensuring inclusive growth for all its partners, including farmers who are part of the company's direct sourcing efforts to ensure freshness, quality, and convenience for customers. Recently, the CEO of Flipkart Group engaged with farmers to strengthen the relationship and support their involvement in delivering fresh produce to customers. read more

President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Research and producer organizations are tackling the challenge of selecting new high-quality local varieties and offering them to consumers. A concrete example of this is the Mas.Pes project, carried out in collaboration between Agribologna, RI.NOVA, University of Bologna, and University of Milan. read more

In May 2025, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail distribution (Gdo) recorded an increase in sales and a slight growth in the average mix price compared to the same month in 2024. However, the positive trends are not consistent across different macrocategories. The analysis from the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor shows this discrepancy. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Tesco has reported a 4.7 per cent like-for-like increase in sales for the first quarter in the UK and Ireland. read more

In the U.S. market, the intersection of consumer interest in convenience and health with retailers' need for labor-efficient solutions drives a strong demand for fresh-cut fruits in the produce aisles. Fresh Del Monte has noticed a growing preference for ready-to-eat options and healthier foods. read more