British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95% of UK berry production, has highlighted the challenges the industry is currently facing, referring to them as "very real headwinds." In the launch of a comprehensive industry analysis and report by EY titled "The British berry industry in focus," BBG's Chairman, Nick Marston, stated... read more

The check was handed over last Thursday at the business of the producer Frans Schrijnwerkers in Oudsbergen, Limburg. Starting this week, Belgian blueberries are available in Aldi stores across the country. The official start of the season comes at a time when the cultivation. read more

Organized large-scale distribution continues to be a strategic ally for promoting Italian agri-food products in international markets. This was highlighted by Il Sole 24 Ore in an article published yesterday, written by Silvia Marzialetti, which emphasized the key role of Carrefour in this regard. read more

A fruit distributor based in the UK, Worldwide Fruit, has reported an increase in turnover and pre-tax profits. Despite facing challenges such as rising Employers' National Insurance costs, the company, established in 2000 and headquartered in Spalding, sources its products from around the world, including the UK. read more

Continued SPAR store development across ChinaThe SPAR licensed operator for the South of the country, SPAR Guangdong, expanded and upgraded its presence in the region. The new SPAR Supermarket Foshan Baihuiying opened its doors at the beginning of May, and is the fifth store in Foshan city. read more

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Discount stores are experiencing a particularly favorable moment in Spain, among them, Aldisi stands out for its aggressive expansion strategy: in the last three years, it has opened 127 new retail outlets in the country, 40 of which were opened in the last year alone. The objective is clear: read more

Morrisons has reported a 20% reduction in emissions across its supply chain thanks to its Sustainable Farm Network. read more

A new berry brand created by Angus Soft Fruits, a Scottish berry marketing company, will be introduced to retailers with consumer tastings, bagpipes, and theater performances, focusing on creating a fun and emotional connection with consumers. read more

Tosca, an international company specializing in reusable packaging and pooling services, announces a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to meet the growing needs of retail partners in Central Europe. With the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten, read more

The professional trade is once again invited to the Vireõ Retail Fair this year. From June 10 to 13, dozens of growers will showcase their best retail products and concepts for the upcoming season at this annual event. "This year, visitors can once again expect plenty of inspiration for the. read more

Consumer cooperation looks to the future and marks important milestones for renewal and reorganization: on July 1st, 2025, Unicoop Etruria will officially be born, following the merger between Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia. The new cooperative will have 780,000 members and a network of around 170 stores. read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

W rzadko widzianym odważnym ruchu na stoisku z owocami i warzywami, Good Natured Berries spektakularnie wprowadziło na rynek swoją zrebrandowaną gamę w Morrisons Dundee - kompletnie z dudami, polowaniem na owoce do samodzielnego zbierania i immersyjnymi doświadczeniami degustacyjnymi. To nie jest po prostu premiera jagód - to spektakl. read more

The Belgian blueberry season at BelOrta has officially started with the auction of the first crate. Aldi purchased the first Belgian blueberries for €5,000. BelOrta matched this amount, bringing the total donation to €10,000, which goes entirely to vzw De Hulpwinkel Houthalen-Helchteren. read more

In week 21, sales of pre-packaged fruit and vegetables show a decrease both in value and volume. All sales channels are experiencing negative trends, except for discount stores, which are growing in value due to an increase in the average selling price exceeding the average. read more

Serbia: Italian retail chain selects initial locations in Serbia
Unofficially, Eurospin EKO Company, which operates stores in Slovenia and Croatia, has chosen its first locations in Serbia. Eurospin recently advertised a significant number of job openings for these locations through its representatives. read more

FPJ’s flagship annual conference and exhibition, Festival of Fresh, was held on Thursday, June 5 in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Over 200 industry leaders attended to discuss the major challenges confronting the fresh produce business in the country. read more

The vegetable supplier ESG Drysdale has expanded its range of locally grown asparagus to over 60 Asda stores in the North East of England. read more

Tesco has introduced a new range of 'ripen at home' bananas to provide shoppers with a more flexible option. read more