Located in the heart of the Boskoop nursery region, Kwekerij Roos has become a well-established and renowned name in the world of ornamental shrubs. Offering a wide variety of colors, textures, and seasonal appeal, the nursery supplies garden centers, DIY stores, and retailers across Europe. read more

The retail store Il Centesimo, opened in Alcamo (Tp) by the Romano Group (Selex), also present in Sicily with the Max and Famila brands, represents an evolution of the classic model, with larger spaces and more extensive affordability, highlighted by a significant internal communication. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of April show a year-on-year increase of +1.6% in value and a decrease of -0.3% in volume. read more

Belgium: Labor laws prevent plans for Sunday openings at Aldi. The Federal Public Service for Employment has sided with the unions: Aldi employees are not allowed to work on Sunday afternoons, except in specific exceptional circumstances. Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Competition watchdog seeks input on read more

Italy: Famila sees 4% turnover growth in 2025, plans to open 20 stores

Supermarket chain Famila, which is part of Gruppo Commerciale Selex, has reported a turnover of €3.3 billion for the 2025 financial year. The company has also expanded its market share in the supermarket/hypermarket sector to 4.1%, positioning Famila as the... read more

Glens of Antrim has secured a new supply agreement with Tesco after investing £180,000 (US$244,000) in a new potato range and packaging infrastructure. The Cushendall-based potato producer has introduced its new "Perfect For" range in Tesco stores throughout Northern Ireland. read more

Conad's CEO Francesco Avanzini has been appointed as President of AgeCore, the strategic alliance of European retailers established in 2015, which includes Colruyt Group (Belgium), Conad (Italy), Coop (Switzerland), Eroski (Spain), and Kaufland (Germany). The total turnover is... read more

On Thursday, May 28th, the experiential day organized by OP Platinum took place: 40 representatives from the fruit and vegetable department of Arena Group's retail stores were involved in a "Field Educational" designed to bring organized retail into the supply chain. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable market continues to grow, but does so within a context of increasingly selective, fragmented, and, in many ways, similar to the Italian one. This was one of the key points highlighted at the 28th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress, where Mercedes Sánchez, Senior Retail read more

Amfresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table grape shipment to Europe and a milestone in extending the Northern Hemisphere grape season. read more

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Tesco has introduced a new type of burger bun made with real mashed potatoes, called Potato Burger Rolls. According to Tesco, this is the first time a supermarket in the UK has offered buns made with real mashed potatoes instead of potato flakes. This new product aims to enhance summer BBQs with a unique twist. Source: tescoplc.com read more

Milan is one of the most competitive squares in the national retail sector. At the provincial level, it ranks third with about 860 retail outlets, behind Rome, which exceeds 1,500, and Naples, with over 1,100 establishments. The competitive pressure is particularly high in the province. read more

Gruppo Selex announces the return of Tutti in Campo, the initiative dedicated to Italian Amateur Sports Associations and Societies (ASD and SSD), now in its fourth edition. Thanks to an extraordinary participation and the involvement of over 2,000 supermarkets of various brands. read more

Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including production, handling, transportation, and retail. Researchers describe food loss as a systemic issue that involves growers, ... read more

Tesco has broadened its selection of kiwifruit by introducing new, Zespri-branded products – including what is thought to be the first Hayward green kiwifruit to be available in branded packaging from a British high street retailer. read more

Asda is collaborating with Ocado to enhance its online shopping experience, mobile app, and home delivery service. read more

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By uniting as breeder, growers, and retailer, Sakata, Grup Roig, Sempreflora, and Aliat Grup have initiated a technical and commercial campaign targeting Aliat Grup garden centers to present the newest SunPatiens varieties. The goal is to assist professionals in boosting SunPatiens sales. read more