Great growing conditions and minimal setbacks have led to abundant harvests and an excess supply of many (but not all) vegetables. Retailers are constantly offering promotions, but it's a tough competition, according to a fresh produce manager at a store. "We need to sell 100% of our produce to match last year's sales. read more

The 2025 cherry season in Argentina began with record prices in both the country's wholesale and retail markets. Limited supply and high demand from affluent consumers drove prices to unprecedented levels, as reported by the Central Market of Buenos Aires (MCBA). Harvesting commenced last week. read more

British schoolchildren consumed 10.8 million portions of fresh produce through Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools program, according to new research conducted by the supermarket. read more

As global demand for avocados continues to rise, maintaining perfect quality from orchard to retail shelf has become both an art and a science. For Mission Produce – one of the world's leading avocado suppliers – cooling, storage, and ripening are managed with scientific precision and read more

Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people and specializes in providing fresh, convenient food for retail and foodservice customers in the United Kingdom. read more

Michigan's greenhouse industry continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and changing customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will be held from Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and innovations. read more

Singapore: Grab ogłasza wyniki za trzeci kwartał 2025 roku
Grab Holdings Limited ogłosił niezweryfikowane wyniki finansowe za trzeci kwartał zakończony 30 września 2025 roku. Przychody wzrosły o 22% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 17% w stałych kursach walut, do 873 mln dolarów. Wartość brutto towarów sprzedanych na żądanie wzrosła o 24% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 20% w stałych kursach walut. read more

The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Westfalia Fruit has set up a new Customer Development Team with the aim of fostering long-term category growth and enhancing cooperation with retailers and foodservice operators. The team, headed by the recently appointed Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development, Dani Busseni, brings together a wealth of experience in the market. read more

One of the growing travel trends for 2026 that stands out is a curious phenomenon, especially for those working in the world of retail: the supermarket safari. The idea is simple - and increasingly popular - to discover a country's culture by exploring the shelves of its stores. read more

Czy to koniec linii dla rolnictwa pionowego? Czy Tesco naprawdę zasługuje na uznanie za wsparcie brytyjskich owoców szklarniowych? I jak można wspierać firmy produkcyjne, aby przekazywały więcej nadwyżek? Nina Pullman i Michael Barker odpowiadają na trudne pytania słuchaczy w najnowszym odcinku.

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Is it the end of the line for vertical farming? Does Tesco really deserve its accolade for support of British topfruit? And how can produce companies be supported to donate more surplus? Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer a tough line up of listener questions in this latest episode. read more

Perth Markets is celebrating the start of the stone fruit season with its Back to Market Buyers' Day, a free event that aims to reconnect Perth's fresh food retailers and service providers with the top wholesalers in Western Australia. read more

Perth Markets will host its annual Back to Market Buyer's Day on Thursday, November 20, to kick off Western Australia's stone fruit season. The event will take place at the Perth Markets site in Canning Vale from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, with the goal of reconnecting fresh food retailers and service providers. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

Realco, a historical cooperative group in the retail sector based in Reggio Emilia and with a network of over 120 stores in Emilia-Romagna (including the brands Sigma, Ecu, and Economy), has launched a restructuring plan to address a period of severe economic difficulties. read more

IGD has released its Global Retail Trends 2026 report, which highlights seven key trends that will shape the food and grocery industry in the coming year. read more

The new Rojo Brillante pulp cactus variety arrives in GDO under the brand 'Questo l'ho fatto io', carefully cultivated by the partners Zavoli and Fabbri (both in the province of Rimini) and packaged in convenient trays of two fruits, totaling 600 grams. The launch carries the QLI brand at 42. read more

The availability of berry fruits on the Polish market is not decreasing, but it is clear that the focus is shifting from domestic producers towards foreign imports. We have checked which fruits are currently available in wholesale and retail trade and how they are shaping up. read more

In week 42, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector continues to show positive signs in terms of volumes, aided by a decrease in the average price mix. Among the various distribution channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are growing, while hypermarkets and discount stores are struggling. read more