As weight loss injections gain popularity and both the government and retailers start taking action, what steps is the fresh produce industry taking to capitalize on this significant shift towards health? read more

Italiafruit News' in-depth analysis among GDO shelves dedicates the first February issue to artichokes, a category that highlights clearly defined assortment dynamics. The analysis reveals a strategy widely shared by retailers, aimed at privileging the. read more

Spain: Alcampo invests over €52 million in store renovations in 2025
Spanish grocery retailer Alcampo has invested over €52 million in 2025 to renovate 26 stores across nine Spanish autonomous communities. These investments were allocated to adapt stores to evolving shopping habits and enhance. read more

Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers are still under pressure from increasing imports, as official data indicates that the volume of incoming imports far exceeds exports. Local products are becoming less prominent in international markets, while imported fruits and vegetables are taking up a larger portion of retail space. read more

At the beginning of each year, the French table grape industry is already planning for the upcoming marketing year. The 2025 season was characterized by intense competition from imported grapes and highly competitive promotions in supermarkets and hypermarkets. In light of these challenges, and recognizing the strength in read more

A forward-looking proximity formula is being proposed by the company Le Due Sicilie, the master franchisee of Coop Alleanza 3.0, which has opened a 1,300 square meter supermarket in Caserta, located at 115 Via Roma, a food hub of the Parco Shopping Metropolitano, already featured on Gdoweek. read more

"Contain the prices? Great choice... to be less competitive." This was the title of an editorial by IFN Director Roberto Della Casa a few months ago, observing the situation in the Spanish distribution sector: Carrefour and Alcampo, by limiting price increases, have lost ground, while Mercadona, Lidl read more

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The premium UAE-based supermarket chain, Spinneys, is planning to open stores across Manila this year - its first expansion outside of the Gulf region, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. read more

Spain: Carrefour wants to make the hypermarket hip again with a sleepover party. "An exciting night at the hypermarket" is what Carrefour is promising its Spanish customers. Lucky shoppers can participate in a wild "CarreNight" sleepover party in the stores. Source: retaildetail.eu

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Fyffes will present its commercial priorities for bananas and pineapples at Fruit Logistica 2026, focusing on category management, retail programs, sourcing structures, and sustainability integration. The company has highlighted its current emphasis on category activation in collaboration with. read more

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Starting from February 2nd and throughout the month, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Large-Scale Retail and Organized Distribution participate in the "Red Oranges for Research" initiative by the AIRC Foundation, which has been taking place for over 10 years in supermarkets following events in the squares. read more

Singapore: FairPrice Group freezes prices on all chilled pork and select seafood and vegetables to celebrate Chinese New Year.

FairPrice Group stated: "In order to guarantee that everyone in Singapore has access to the necessary items for celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY), FairPrice Group (FPG) has decided to freeze prices." read more

After launching Garly, a new brand of peeled garlic by Growers Packers, the company has been concentrating on expanding its operations for broader distribution across Europe in recent months. The main focus has been on setting up supply chain systems that can handle increased volumes of growth,… read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

Amazon is closing all its physical stores under the Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brands to focus on online shopping, Whole Foods Market, and a new large-format store concept, as reported by AP News. The decision, announced in an official post, marks a change in strategy. read more

Sustainability is a significant consideration in developing packaging innovations, but at the same time, the packaging must not compromise on performance, according to Dr. Moturu, CEO and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc. "Retail packaging is quickly moving towards solutions that combine... read more

The fresh produce breeder Rijk Zwaan will showcase a number of innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, highlighting its collaboration with growers, processors, and retailers to guarantee a consistent supply of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. read more