From this week, Kotra Logistics is moving into the former premises of Hoogsteder, a company based in Bleiswijk. This marks a new step for the Zeeland fish transporter as it expands its logistics operations in the Scandinavian market. "We have secured a contract to supply Norwegian retailer Coop. This package." read more

Todis, a single-brand store owned by Iges Srl, a company controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A Conad, is strengthening its development strategy in urban distribution with the launch of Todis Rione, an innovative neighborhood supermarket format designed to meet the needs. read more

Freshly printed, is currently being distributed to the partners of the event "Carrello Ortofrutta," the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetables in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at operators in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the organized retail sector in Italy. read more

"For years, the avocado industry has been stuck in a cycle that makes little sense. Growers produce a premium piece of fresh fruit. Retailers promote it like a commodity," according to Troy Agosti, founder of EVO®Hass. "Consumers stand in front of the shelf, squeezing, guessing, and hoping they..." read more

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The Italian brand Dulcis states that it will continue to revolutionize the green kiwifruit industry following a season that "exceeded expectations". read more

SOUTH KOREA: The fruit smoothie trend from Japan has now made its way to Korean convenience stores. Inspired by the popular practice at Japanese tourist spots where customers blend their own fruit cups, South Korea's largest convenience store chain, CU, has introduced the concept in their stores. The response has been extremely positive. read more

Carrefour is taking a new step in its digital transformation by enabling ChatGPT users to access its products and services directly within the interface. The retailer aims to reach the 26 million ChatGPT users in France. Users can now engage with ChatGPT to receive recipe suggestions, check out products, and more without having to leave the platform. read more

"Despite the damage caused by the 'hurricane' in January, our farmers worked tirelessly to select the best oranges for consumers across Europe. The major retail chains also responded appropriately to the situation," reports Gerardo Diana, President of the Consortium. read more

Supermarket Piccolo (VéGé) arrives at the Vulcano Buono shopping center in Nola (Na) with a 2,500 square meter superstore and a team of 100 employees. The adopted format reflects the formula already tested with fresh departments and laboratories with visible production, a bar area, and a bistro area. read more

The data released by ISTAT regarding retail sales in February show a year-on-year increase in value of +1.6%, accompanied by a slight decrease in volume of -0.1%. In the food sector, a more pronounced negative trend in volumes of -0.5% is recorded. read more

The Society of American Florists (SAF) is currently welcoming submissions for its 32nd Annual Marketer of the Year Contest, which celebrates creative and successful marketing campaigns within the floral industry. SAF member businesses from various sectors such as retailers, wholesalers, importers,... read more

Jiffy has launched the Jiffy Pot R3, a new fiber-based pot specifically designed for easy handling and clean performance in retail-oriented production. This plantable pot is ideal for bedding plants, herbs, perennials, and landscaping crops, as it remains durable, clean, and retains its shape for an extended period of time. read more

Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular vegetables consumed in Albania, but retail prices have risen to US$3.70 to US$4.65 per kilogram for standard tomatoes and US$7.40 to US$8.40 per kilogram for cherry tomatoes. At the beginning of the season, domestic tomatoes were sold at US$1.80 per kilogram in January, while imported tomatoes were priced at... read more

Lidl is looking to hire 240 new employees in Belgium. With the aim of opening six new stores annually, Lidl plans to recruit over 240 new employees in Belgium within the next 12 months. Lidl is making significant investments in expanding its presence in the Belgian market in the upcoming years. The discounter will soon be opening. read more

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The National Farmers Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has penned an open letter to Australia's major supermarket chains, calling on them to promptly and constructively address requests for price increases from fresh produce suppliers amid rising fuel and freight costs. read more

Quality and freshness are at the heart of the new online campaign by Lidl Italy. With the slogan "The Beat of Freshness," the retail chain has relied on original experts in the field to show what it means to be a reference point in the fruits and vegetables department. read more

Satori SA has introduced a range of fruits including meticulously ripened pitayas, mangoes, avocados, and mini bananas called 'Bananito'. This Gustoline is distributed globally at the height of freshness and flavor. The company has also created a retail concept that prioritizes consumer experience, including innovative packaging. read more

The retail chain POBEDA is expanding its presence in the Russian food retail market by implementing a structured supply model that prioritizes consistent availability and competitive pricing of fresh produce. Supplier selection is based on three criteria: reliability of deliveries, price-to-quality ratio, read more