In the U.S., there is a movement among consumers and retailers to support sustainable farming practices, which has led to increased scrutiny of deforestation in the avocado industry in Mexico. In response, the Mexican government has implemented pro-forest policies. read more

When 30-year-old Jacobus Theodorus de Vroomen from Scandinavia started a business in 1925, he was a one-man show. Now, over a century later, the business has become a prominent player in the industry, shipping over six million bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and other products to landscapers, retailers, and the public. read more

"In Bologna, we bring new, different products capable of meeting the needs of modern distribution and consumers, with unique characteristics." With these words, Maurizio Bacchi, CEO and President of Cora Seeds, inaugurated the presence of the Cesena-based company. read more

Co-op retailers report a growing engagement with banana producers in Peru through visits connected to sourcing programs coordinated with Equal Exchange. During a recent visit, co-op staff traveled to Peru to observe banana production systems and cooperative governance structures utilized by. read more

Belgium: Colruyt to open half an hour earlier

Starting from Monday, February 16, all Colruyt stores and Collect&Go pick-up points in Belgium will open at 8 a.m., which is half an hour earlier than previously. Colruyt claims to be the first discount store to open its doors this early.

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Multicedi continues its growth and development path, confirming itself as one of the main players in the Organized Retail sector in Central and Southern Italy. The group closed 2025 with a turnover of 2.1 billion euros, an increase of +17.5% compared to 2024. read more

The fruit and vegetable department, as we have reiterated several times, is for many retailers the calling card of the fresh produce section and of the store in general. It immediately conveys a sense of freshness, often defining and embodying seasonality with specific choices. read more

The campaign for Peviani's rosettes has started with great success, a project designed to meet the needs of the retail sector and the modern consumer by combining certified quality, ease of use, and a strong visual impact on the shelf. The rosettes represent an added-value proposition. read more

Germany's retail and wholesale sector has been experiencing a significant increase in business insolvencies, with traditional, well-established companies being particularly impacted. According to data from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, the number of corporate bankruptcies has been on the rise. read more

The UK-based biological crop protection company Bionema Group has announced the launch of WeevilIntercept™, a ready-to-use biological solution designed to control adult black vine weevils (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) in ornamental horticulture, nurseries, and retail plant production systems. read more

On one side, there is a decline in both mainstream references and excellent proposals capable of entering the most important PPLs (premium private labels) of the Italian Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo); on the other hand, there is a rediscovery of high-value niches, increasingly sought after and valued by distributors. This is the read more

Salix Fruits has announced the beginning of the winter citrus season with a diverse portfolio that links growers from both hemispheres with retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers globally. The company's objective is to guarantee consistency and dependability by sourcing from various regions in order to. read more

Plant growers and retailers recognize that clean, attractive, and healthy foliage attracts attention and boosts consumer sales. However, they are also aware that foliage plants in commercial production frequently suffer from reduced value due to calcium deposits, pesticides, and other unappealing residues. read more

The operational phase of the operation to relaunch Carrefour Italia, destined to gradually return under the historic GS brand, has begun. The strategy and objectives of the operation were outlined by entrepreneur Angelo Mastrolia in an interview with Corriere. read more

As planned, the first Chilean blueberries were delivered to food retailers shortly before the turn of the year. "Demand has been very good so far, and price developments in this segment are typically strongly driven by supply," summarizes Malte Storjohann, Head of Procurement Overseas at Port… read more

"Lidl Italy launches 'A commitment that really counts': a paper flyer that, for the first time, is delivered directly into the hands of consumers to illustrate, in detail, all the actions already taken and the future objectives of the company for sustainable practices. The brochure, which..." read more

How much does private label products weigh in the total production of the main Italian fruit and vegetable companies? And above all: when a company produces private label products for a retail chain, are their own branded products also present in that same chain or not? A question with a solution yet to be found. read more

Taiwan-based vertical farming operator and technology provider, YesHealth Group, in partnership with Saudi Arabian agriculture company, Mowreq Specialized Agriculture, has started supplying the retail chain Panda in Riyadh under the brand name Jana Farm, as the new facility scales up. read more

After a positive year-end closure, 2026 begins with a decrease in sales of Low Cost Carriers (Lcc), including pre-packed fruits and vegetables, despite a substantially stable average price mix. The trend is negative across all channels, although supermarkets and self-service stores show better resilience. read more

After several years of absence, Florensis is returning to IPM Essen this year. From January 27 to 30, Florensis will be exhibiting at stand 2A35 in Hall 2 with a presentation that takes a slightly different approach from past iterations. The focus is firmly on best-performing retail concepts: solutions… read more