Retail
The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral
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The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral
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Does the banana know no crisis? This is what emerges from the data analysed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, from which, over a five-year period, the volumes consumed by the various channels grew by a total of 30 points in volume against a 12% increase in prices. In particular, it
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#Repartofresh. Borello Supermarkets (Pam) emphasises organic
2024-03-12 00:00
Borello Supermarkets (partner of Pam Panorama) are distinctive in their settings, characterised by attention to detail and clear displays to facilitate the shopping experience. The fruit and vegetable department is no exception among the central areas of the fresh offer at
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Limited US apple imports expected this season
2024-03-12 00:00
It's no secret that the US apple crop is abundant this season and stocks are significantly higher compared to previous years. "On the upside however, fruit condition is holding up very well," says to Dan Davis with Washington Fruit Growers. This offers retailers an opportunity to stay in the
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A difficult campaign for Italian lemons
2024-03-12 00:00
The lemon market is experiencing a global downturn, with demand and consumption from major retailers at an all-time low. Not even promotional initiatives at bargain prices are able to relieve the producers. Paradoxically, in such a context, the only outlet currently seems to be the sale of
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Brazil introduces certification platform
2024-03-11 13:00
The platform is currently being developed by the Ministry of Agriculture together with the national agricultural research organisation Embrapa and the federal data processing service Serpro, the government explained. The platform is based on the Prodes and Terraclas systems, which have been used for some time for
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Since 2016, the ALDI SOUTH Group has been supporting the social enterprise Acker, which aims to promote the appreciation of natural foods in society. Acker achieves this goal with the GemüseAckerdemie programme, of which ALDI SOUTH has been the main partner since the beginning of the year. In the
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German discount chain Penny says it has become the first retailer in the world to eliminate single-use packaging from its organic banana supply chain.
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Carrefour launches surprise trolleys
2024-03-11 00:00
UK supermarkets have been hit with a shortage of bananas
2024-03-11 00:00
Oldest Waitrose in Britain gets a contemporary new lookWaitrose Temple Fortune has just reopened its doors after a six-week closure period following a full refurbishment bringing a modern look and feel to this much loved North London store. The shop has gone through a significant transformation -…
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"Increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year"
2024-03-11 00:00
Mother's Day was celebrated on March 10 this year in the UK and according to Andy Burton, Managing Director of Double H Nurseries in New Milton, demand was strong as they saw an increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year. The phalaenopsis is their main crop
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Hall Hunter seeks fruit pickers in the UK
2024-03-11 00:00
Last year, Hall Hunter in the UK harvested over 8,000 tons of soft fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, for major supermarkets. The company is recruiting fruit pickers with industry experience to join their community, offering a 70% employee retention rate,…
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How to speak to a retail buyer?
2024-03-11 00:00
How to appeal to a buyer? What are the most common mistakes when speaking to a new buyer? What do they have in common and what the different characteristics are according to their country of origin?" - these are some of the questions that will be answered during the webinar held by Fresh Food
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Steering Southern African fresh produce through choppy waters
2024-03-11 00:00
"Having been in Berlin at Fruit Logistica, it was so lovely to see South African fruit on the shelves during retail visits," says Jane Strijdom, newly appointed IFPA country manger to Southern Africa. "I saw quite a bit of passionfruit, red and green grapes, kumquats, and it always heart-warming
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"Increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year"
2024-03-11 00:00
Mother's Day was celebrated on March 10 this year in the UK and according to Andy Burton, Managing Director of Double H Nurseries in New Milton, demand was strong as they saw an increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year. The phalaenopsis is their main crop
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Pink Lady® Europe: Of complex consumers and brands with an opinion
2024-03-08 17:00
Growth will be supported by campaigns in the food retail sector, among other things, he explains. Even if the economic context is somewhat better than last season: "The pressure is still there," confirms the director, adding that the share of private labels in the food retail sector is growing, as is the share of the food retail sector.
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Côte d’Ivoire banana industry makes progress on living wage
2024-03-08 16:00
Banana exporting companies and trade unions in Côte d’Ivoire have reached an historic agreement on living wages. The deal, which is the product of a three-year programme coordinated by Banana Link with the support of retailers and the Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH, is between the four
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Banana producers pile pressure on European retailers
2024-03-08 11:00
The leading banana associations of Latin America and the Caribbean have called for European retailers to simplify certification schemes and stop dragging their feet when it comes to implementing a fairer banana pricing policy.
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Aldi says it will invest more than $9 billion in its national expansion over the next five years, opening new locations across the country. As part of its growth strategy, Aldi will expand its already strong presence in the Northeast and Midwest.
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