The spring edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in Hazerswoude/Boskoop, the Netherlands, kicked off this morning at 7am. With around 175 exhibitors and 5,000 sample lots from 500 growers, the event is the ultimate destination today and tomorrow for garden centers, retailers, and wholesalers. read more

Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

Tesco has introduced a new recyclable packaging option for its Finest Onions line. read more

L’Insalata dell’Orto, one of the main players in the Italian IV Range market and the first European producer of edible flowers, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 with a proposal focused on projects for large-scale retail distribution and a new space dedicated to industry discussions: Radio MisSalad. read more

Packinghouses and cooperatives around the world are facing a growing need to improve efficiency, enhance quality control, and streamline operations to handle various fruit varieties and meet strict retailer standards. Biometic is tackling these challenges with AI-powered solutions for packinghouses. read more

Tesco is conducting one of the largest surveys on UK consumers' preferences for table grapes to gain a better understanding of what influences their purchasing decisions. The initiative, called Fruitology, is being carried out in Tesco stores throughout the UK in response to the growing variety of flavors available in table grapes. read more

"The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Italy" by NielsenIQ analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households in 2024 and in December of the same year, providing a precise and accurate overview of the Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more

The philosophy behind the Il Sole e la Terra store is simple: organic, anti-waste, seasonal, and, where possible, local products. This concept stems from the experience of the cooperative of the same name, which has 15,000 members. The supermarket, developed on a read more

Klienci coraz częściej szukają wartościowych produktów i chcą kupować produkty po przystępnych cenach. „Kanadyjscy sprzedawcy reagują, identyfikując możliwości wartości dla swoich klientów” - mówi Chris Sarantis z Montrealu, z firmy Canadawide. Bez względu na to, czy chodzi o popularne produkty spożywcze czy popularne przedmioty. read more

Morrisons Daily has expanded its presence by opening a new store outside Glasgow. The forecourt store is located in the village of Balfron and offers a variety of products such as fresh groceries, daily essentials, and popular local items. read more

The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers has introduced a new packaging solution for Italian and foreign large retail chains, specifically designed to promote smaller-sized lemons that may not be fully appreciated in the fresh market. "Instead of using traditional nets, we opted for... read more

Tesco is selling table grapes labeled with their taste or texture to better understand what shoppers prefer. The retailer has partnered with suppliers AMT Fresh and Bloom Fresh to introduce three types of packaging, categorizing the grapes as either tropical flavor, candy flavor, or. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, there is a trend of increasing prices for table beets on the Ukrainian market this week. Local producers are reporting a decrease in stocks of high-quality beets, while the demand from wholesale companies and retail chains for this product is on the rise. read more

The prices at Spanish marketing facilities have increased, and there have also been rapid price increases at German wholesale markets. Supermarket chains and discount stores have withdrawn and minimized their advertising efforts. Meanwhile, supply and demand have now stabilized. read more

Avogrey Greenskin avocados will be available in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers in the first week of February, marking the beginning of this season's supply. Following a limited offering last year, Avogrey announced that larger volumes will be available in 2025, with production expected to increase. read more

The Orto Salad, which generates 67% of its turnover from international markets, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hall 4.2 - Stand B-02) with a proposal focused on projects for the retail sector and a new space dedicated to supply chain discussions, Radio MisSalad. The focus will be on... read more

Lidl Netherlands appoints new CEO
Marcel Oosterwijk has been promoted to an international role within the Lidl holding company. Peter de Roos will succeed him as CEO of the discounter's Dutch branch on 1 July.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Sweden: Axfood strengthens market position in full-year read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

More understanding from consumers and appreciation from politicians could significantly improve the future of supermarkets and the fruit and vegetable sector. But independently of that, how are things looking at the German fresh markets? The Fruchthandel Magazin has covered this. read more