ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector among the most important global operators, after a 7-year journey since the first opening in Italy and nearly 200 stores, enters a new strategic phase of consolidation. read more

"Dubai chocolate", a tablet filled with pistachio cream and kadaif paste, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks such as TikTok, where it has accumulated millions of views. Its popularity has transcended the screen and translated into remarkable commercial success in supermarkets. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

The convenience retailer The Co-op has introduced three new British tomato varieties to highlight the diversity and seasonal availability of locally grown tomatoes. read more

So far, the mushroom has been very popular as a functional mushroom health product in powder form, a category that saw a volume growth of more than 1,300% last year, according to Tesco. Now, the exotic mushroom is available at Tesco and could be the next big product. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

As a buyer of plants and flowers for a supermarket, DIY store, or garden center, you are always seeking products that will captivate and excite consumers. Your selection is influenced by factors such as the season, local climate, the variety provided by growers, and the quality of their products. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

British consumers can now rely on greater flexibility in storing fruit at home. Indeed, Tesco has introduced "ripen at home" bananas, characterized by a less advanced ripening stage at the time of purchase, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Carrefour could soon exit the Italian market. According to the portal RetailDetail.eu - which in turn cites an in-depth analysis from the German magazine Lebensmittel Zeitung - the French retail giant has initiated confidential talks with some retailers. read more

Greek consumer prices remained stable in May despite inflation. Food retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were observed in categories such as biscuits, chocolates, and confectionery (+8.83%). read more

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a new decree aimed at ensuring the stable availability of fruits and vegetables in retail outlets, especially during the offseason. The announcement was made by the presidential press service. The document introduces a mechanism whereby... read more

Buccia striata, an attractive intense green color background, crunchiness, and sweetness are the four characteristics that are driving the Cru zucchini to carve out an increasing space in the Italian retail landscape. Since its launch, Cru - produced and marketed exclusively by read more

The organic vegetable box company and grower Riverford has become the first retailer to sell mushrooms grown without peat. They have raised the price of punnets to cover the increased costs of growing in the new substrate. read more

Główny australijski detalista Woolworths nawiązał partnerstwo z Narodową Federacją Rolników (NFF), aby uruchomić stypendium AgriEmpower. read more

India: Flipkart Group CEO connects with farmers behind fresh produce delivery
Flipkart is focused on ensuring inclusive growth for all its partners, including farmers who are part of the company's direct sourcing efforts to ensure freshness, quality, and convenience for customers. Recently, the CEO of Flipkart Group engaged with farmers to strengthen the relationship and support their involvement in delivering fresh produce to customers. read more

President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Research and producer organizations are tackling the challenge of selecting new high-quality local varieties and offering them to consumers. A concrete example of this is the Mas.Pes project, carried out in collaboration between Agribologna, RI.NOVA, University of Bologna, and University of Milan. read more

In May 2025, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail distribution (Gdo) recorded an increase in sales and a slight growth in the average mix price compared to the same month in 2024. However, the positive trends are not consistent across different macrocategories. The analysis from the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor shows this discrepancy. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more