"We have observed that supermarkets prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as long as they are not too expensive. Therefore, they often opt for certifications such as Rainforest Alliance or organic, which do not have minimum price guarantees like Fairtrade bananas. This places pressure on Fairtrade bananas..." read more

The market and retail sector are increasingly demanding evidence of measures to promote biodiversity – and VIP has plenty of them, as the association states: VIP and its member farmers implement numerous measures in accordance with the Bioland guidelines. read more

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Westerlay Orchids, with headquarters in Carpinteria, California, focuses on environmentally friendly cultivation practices while producing top-quality Phalaenopsis orchids. For over twenty years, the company has cultivated and distributed over four million orchids each year to retailers throughout the western United States. read more

UK: Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as Vice President of Food and GM Supply. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Gavin, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including Vice President. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more

Ready-to-eat dishes continue to run on the shelves of large organized retail stores, driven by a winning mix of convenience, long shelf life, and a constantly expanding offer. Among the most successful subcategories are fresh first courses, which on their own... read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

In Italy, the retail industry is evolving dynamically. According to Ipsos, the sharing of values is becoming an increasingly relevant criterion in consumers' purchasing decisions, while the relationship with brands seems to be cooling off. This growing distance is... read more

The eighth week of 2025 continues like the previous ones, with the produce sold by weight continuing to perform better than pre-packaged products. In terms of distribution channels, there is a clear recovery in self-service and online shopping, while supermarkets confirm the trend. read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in the UK are experiencing a disruption in the supply chain of bananas due to tropical storms affecting shipping routes in the Pacific. As a result, cargo ships are stranded at ports, affecting supermarket chains such as Tesco and M&S. Images on social media show empty shelves. read more

The Dresden-based fruit and vegetable retailer Macoo GmbH is undergoing a reorganization process. The company has faced an economic crisis caused by a growing consumer reluctance to purchase, rising costs, and the loss of numerous small customers, stated managing director Marco Henschke. read more

By combining the analytical power of Retail measurement and Consumer data, NielsenIQ can now share 360° insights to analyze the shopping habits of Italians. The increased granularity resulting from this combination is the outcome of a unique blend of factors. read more

ALDI continues to strengthen its logistics capacity in Spain and completes the construction of its expansion and improvement of its platform in Pinto (Madrid). With this renovation, ALDI concludes

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In January 2025, a negative cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.4%) and in volume (-0.6%). Both sales of food products are decreasing (respectively -0.3% in value and -0.5% in volume) as well as non-food products (-0.5% in value and -0.7% in volume). read more

Popyt i konsumpcja detaliczna pozostają niezmienione na naszym krajowym rynku. Suchsza pogoda w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia oznacza, że warunki gruntowe sprzyjają pracom ziemnym. Zapasy są niższe niż w poprzednich latach przed zakłóceniami pandemicznymi. Mając to na uwadze, obecna podaż i popyt powinny... read more

UK: Supermarket sales slow amid growing concerns about higher food inflation

The latest data from NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows that total sales growth in UK supermarkets slowed to 4.0% during the four weeks ending on 22nd February, down from the 5.3% recorded in January. Over the four weeks, sales of meat, fish, and... read more

In November 2018, an unfamiliar brand named Meatless Farm approached Nexus to introduce a plant-based mince. This led to three years of rapid brand development, resulting in the product being available in most major UK retailers, as well as in establishments like Pret a Manger and Itsu. As a result, the product became the third most recognized brand in the category. read more