Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, the prices of root vegetables remain high. In retail markets, prices range from 1.70 to 3 manats per kilogram (approximately $1.00 to $1.75), which is nearly double compared to the previous year. Early potato varieties are priced between 3 to 4. read more

Royal Gardens Ltd., a subsidiary of the Avon Valley Floral group, has planned an open house for Tuesday to commemorate 50 years in operation. The greenhouse, which employs approximately 150 individuals, is a wholesale supplier specializing in spring bedding plants for retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, and Kent Building. read more

In Lincolnshire, Moulton Bulb, founded in 1948, has increased its onion supply to Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket, since 2012. Initially delivering 100 tons weekly, the company now supplies over 750 tons weekly, making Aldi its largest retail partner. Moulton Bulb contributes. read more

The French market for organic fruit and vegetables is experiencing growth again after a difficult couple of years, during which supermarkets reduced their offerings and consumers spent less due to high inflation. read more

Aldi has announced that it is encouraging shoppers to buy British early this spring by reducing the price of its domestically grown strawberries in stores. read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Holland: Ahold Delhaize announces leadership changes at Albert Heijn and bol

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more

Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie. read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are rare, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, says Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. Those who want to protect their freshly planted greens from potential damage caused by cold snaps. read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured above), published on his LinkedIn profile regarding which strategies to adopt in light of an almost inevitable decline in volumes in the coming years. read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are uncommon, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, according to Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. For those looking to protect their freshly planted greens from sudden cold snaps, it's a good time to be cautious. read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

The reduction of warehouse stocks is already well advanced, especially the quantities of packaged free goods are now manageable, according to a statement from the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Retailers are advised to order appropriate quantities until the connection to the read more

PAN Netherlands (Pesticide Action Network) comes to this conclusion based on a new count by the organic organization EKO. The count took place in early 2025 in 60 branches of supermarkets in nine provinces. The supermarkets visited included Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, PLUS/Coop, Aldi. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to increase once more. Market participants believe that this is due to a high demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and retail chains are actively participating in this trend. read more

UK: Poundland's retail and digital executives depart in leadership shuffle

Poundland has revamped its leadership team under new CEO Barry Williams as part of his strategy to revitalize the ailing retailer. Approximately twelve senior directors in the discount chain's digital, commercial, and buying departments have exited as part of the restructuring. read more

The hardware giant Bunnings has agreed to a set of principles to address concerns regarding its relationships with plant suppliers. This issue was raised during last year's supermarket senate inquiry, where suppliers expressed complaints about Bunnings' conduct and advocated for a code of conduct to safeguard their interests. read more

In order to counteract food waste at the beginning of the value chain, Aldi Süd has created an additional sales opportunity for imperfect produce under its private label "Krumme Dinger." The discounter announced that German asparagus with minor imperfections will now also be included in this initiative. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold has announced plans to expand its production area in Europe by approximately 40%. This decision comes as the demand for their wide range of fruit varieties, particularly from retailers, continues to increase. read more

The survey conducted by OnePoll among 250 independent small retailers revealed that 91% have implemented AI technology - the most common applications being AI assistants (39%), marketing (39%), and text generation (38%). On a typical day, they save read more