Aldi has been named the top supermarket in Australia for fresh fruit and vegetables in Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Awards 2025. read more

A new fruit variety named red berry grapes, sold under the Boombites brand, has been launched in UK supermarkets. These grapes have a red pulp similar to berries or cherries, while their appearance is similar to table grapes. The product is exclusively available at M&S and Ocado for £3 (US$3.80). read more

The International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show, scheduled for October 16-18 in Anaheim, CA, will showcase the highest number of global buyers in the event's history. Retail, foodservice, and wholesale industry leaders from various countries will be present on the show floor, engaging with exhibitors. read more

According to preliminary estimates in August 2025, although the national consumer price index is expected to decrease by 1.6%, mainly due to the decline in energy prices, the food price index continues to show no respite. read more

Wzrost sprzedaży detalicznej w Wielkiej Brytanii w sierpniu był wyższy niż oczekiwano, informuje ONS. Brytyjska sprzedaż detaliczna wzrosła o silniejsze niż przewidywane 0,5% w sierpniu, dzięki słonecznej pogodzie, ale wzrost sprzedaży w lipcu został nieznacznie skorygowany w dół, pokazują oficjalne dane. Biuro Statystyki Narodowej poinformowało, że wolumen sprzedaży w lipcu read more

The harvesting of the Sweet Sensation pear has started, with growers anticipating a volume of just over 6 million kilograms this season. Inspector Co van Wiggen mentioned that the fruit size is slightly smaller than in previous years, but the color is reported as good, and most pears are within retail size. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, has revealed its 2025 awards for the sales of British apples and pears to supermarkets from September 2024 to August 2025. Tesco has been recognized as the British Apple Retailer of the Year for selling 34,043 tonnes of these fruits. read more

In September, the grapevine was the protagonist in the fruit and vegetable department, at the peak of its seasonal production and as a symbol of the arrival of autumn. Analyses by Italiafruit News examined the references available in six retail chains in Parma, comparing the data from September 2024. read more

Tesco has been named the top retailer of British apples in the UK for the second consecutive year, selling a higher volume than any other supermarket in the 2024/25 campaign. read more

Ball FloraPlant has introduced Ageratum Monarch Magic to garden retail in 2025, and the plant is already drawing attention for its connection to migrating Monarch Butterflies. To document this pollinator activity, the company has launched an online photo contest, the 2025 Monarch Magic. read more

How baby wipes, toilet paper, eggs, and cucumbers became some of Amazon's most frequently purchased items in the UKAmazon reported: "Groceries - from household essentials and kitchen cupboard staples to fresh produce, dairy, and meat - are among the items most frequently purchased on Amazon's. read more

Po trzech latach Sioen Fresh Foods z Ledegem w Belgii twierdzi, że udało im się solidnie ustalić jako niezawodny partner w cięciu i pakowaniu świeżych warzyw. To, co zaczęło się jako projekt rodzinny braci Franka i Francisa Sioenów, stało się teraz firmą z ustabilizowanym klientem. read more

Adrian Scripps, one of England's largest apple growers and packers and a main supplier to the supermarket chain Tesco, has fully automated its packing line using UniPAKer technology from the Dutch company Brillopak. According to both companies, this has tripled productivity per. read more

Retail and consumer demand have increased since schools reopened and the holiday season ended. Early season Rooster continues to be harvested, with mixed reports on yields, and some areas quoting below average. There are also continued reports of cracking on the lifted Rooster. Processing demand read more

Colette Cloosterman-van Eerd, Chair of the Supervisory Board and co-owner of Jumbo, said: "We are very pleased that Jesper Højer will be our new CEO and has chosen to join Jumbo. He was our clear favorite and is therefore the ideal candidate to lead Jumbo into the next phase." read more

"The demand for kale is increasing every year. Currently, orders are three times higher than they were a year ago," reports Riccardo Giacomini, sales manager of Sipo. "Although kale is not a new product, its growth rate is surprising. We offer it in 500-gram flowpacks or loose. Our sales are primarily to large retailers in Italy." read more

This week, the Belgian city of Ghent is a gathering place for the international floriculture industry. Industry representatives have been meeting since Monday for the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, which includes a full day dedicated to presentations and discussions at the Industry Conference. read more

Consumers are still looking for value in their grocery shopping as children return to school, according to the most recent data from Worldpanel by Numerator. read more

Fairtrade products contribute to more sustainable spending, and in October buying them will be even more convenient with the "Fairtrade Weeks", the campaign in which every year large retail chains and some brands launch special initiatives to promote them. read more

Ad hoc solutions, targeted display choices, and room for creativity in the fruit and vegetable department to enhance and promote grapes and seasonality. In these weeks, the departments of numerous retail stores of various brands are adopting dedicated displays to dramatize the spaces and emphasize. read more