Współczesna sprzedaż detaliczna stanowi teraz ponad 80 procent sprzedaży świeżych owoców i warzyw we Włoszech, na skutek znacznego przesunięcia w zachowaniu konsumentów w ciągu ostatniej dekady.

Modern retail now accounts for more than 80 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Italy, following a major shift in consumer behaviour over the past decade. read more

Freshly printed, is being distributed these days to the partners of the event "Fruit and Vegetable Cart", the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetable in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the Organized Large-Scale Distribution in Italy. read more

In 2025, it marked a year of recovery and rebalancing for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector: quantities are growing again, the role of large retailers is strengthening, packaged products are accelerating, and organic produce is picking up again, in a market that remains competitive but shows structural signs of consolidation. read more

Federdistribuzione, representing the modern retail sector, took part in the urgent meeting convened by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy with the Price Surveillance Authority, Mr. Prezzi, for a discussion on the potential repercussions of geopolitical tensions. read more

The fruit disappears from the shelves of supermarkets and ends up directly in the display cases of pastry shops. read more

Belgium: Okay opens new neighborhood supermarket in Lembeek
Colruyt Group announced: "The brand-new Okay neighborhood supermarket is located on a historic site in Lembeek, where it all started for Colruyt Group almost 100 years ago. Customers can easily find everything they need here." read more

After leaving Lidl in January 2025, Michel Biero is set to join the Prosol group (Grand Frais, Fresh, La Boulangerie du Marché, monmarché.fr, BioFrais). Starting from April 7th, the former vice-president of the German discounter will lead the group's fruit and vegetable division, which supplies. read more

Aldi is increasing the number of long-term agreements it has in place with British produce and horticulture suppliers in a bid to support UK growers. read more

From 9 March onward, Siger Spaans will join Koppert as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Siger brings broad international experience in financial leadership across retail and consumer-focused businesses. He held several senior finance roles within Ahold Delhaize and most recently served as CFO of. read more

Leafood is getting ready to launch a new product in the Baltic retail market: cucumber microgreens. In addition to a Super Trio Mix of sprouts and updated packaging, it will start being available on supermarket shelves in Lithuania in the upcoming weeks. The concept originated from a basic inquiry about taste. read more

In 2025, there is a recovery phase for fruit and vegetable consumption in Italy. According to the Cso Italy Consumption Report, retail purchases reached 5.45 million tons, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024, with a total value of 13.77 billion euros. read more

Fresh produce often reflects the values of a supermarket. At Dave's Fresh Market in America, not only is the variety of fresh produce showcased, but it is also emphasized. In the chain's ten stores in Rhode Island, the company showcases a fresh produce department that is exceptionally large, well-maintained, and presented in a way that is rarely seen elsewhere. read more

Auchan Retail sees light at the end of the tunnel as it reports sales of €32.1 billion for 2025, marking a 1.5% increase compared to last year. The company's EBITDA reached €1.025 billion, showing a significant 16.1% increase, while the gross margin also rose by 1% to €7.374 billion (22.9% of sales). Cost control efforts are proving successful. read more

Największy brytyjski detalista spożywczy Tesco twierdzi, że zdobył "gourmet-quality", brytyjski szparagi półtora miesiąca wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku, dzięki połączeniu nowych technik uprawy i ostatnich cieplejszych warunków pogodowych. read more

The supermarket is no longer just a place of shelves and cash registers but has transformed into a real educational ecosystem. The Arenaha Group recently launched an ambitious project for food education starting from the SuperConveniente store in Vittoria, to bring classes. read more

Iperal, an Italian company in the Modern Distribution sector born in Valtellina in 1986, became part of the companies associated with Federdistribuzione. A family business with a strong regional character, Iperal is now a modern and constantly evolving entity: it has 56 retail outlets. read more

The day after the conclusion of the annual commercial negotiations between retailers and manufacturers (March 1st), Serge Papin, Minister for SMEs and Trade, announced his plans to reform what he referred to as a system "that is running out of steam." He also stated that compliance checks would be conducted. read more

After the first small quantities were harvested at the end of January, the greenhouse lettuce season on the island of Reichenau really took off in the second half of February. "We have already completed our first small-scale campaigns in food retail, but from week 10 onwards, there will be... read more

Competition in the Spanish food market, both inside and outside the home, has been on the rise in recent months. The horeca sector, comprising bars and restaurants, is experiencing a decline, while modern retail chains such as Mercadona and Lidl are driving growth in 2025. These two chains are leading the way in the market. read more

The production of flowers in Russia has been steadily increasing over the past five years, rising from around 347 million stems to approximately 454.8 million stems in 2025. The percentage of domestically grown flowers in retail sales has also seen an increase, climbing from 14% in 2019 to 22-25% in 2025. Within the premium rose segment, Russian... read more