In this edition, UNICA is the only Spanish company nominated for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2024. "This is the first time we have entered the 'Product' category. It is a stimulus for innovation, which is perhaps lacking in Spain", he explains.
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Black Friday holiday sales spur demand at South Africa's Shoprite read more

As Apeel Sciences prepares to engage with the region's suppliers and retailers at this year’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, it is announcing strategic developments designed to enhance partnerships and streamline operations throughout their markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). read more

From the union of oranges and bergamots comes 'La spremuta del benessere', the format proposed by Citrus L'Orto Italianoperating in the large-scale retail trade. read more

The marketing of Dithmarscher white and red cabbages currently presents a varied picture. "Business with the wholesale markets is relatively calm, while the retail trade is actively sourcing climbing goods. Meanwhile, according to the latest information, demand in export business, especially in
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REWE Group, a German food retail company, has partnered with Cimcorp, a specialist in intralogistics solutions, to implement a project for an automated fulfilment system for fruit and vegetables at the REWE logistics centre in Oranienburg, approximately 50 km north of Berlin. read more

At the end of January 2024 in Chisinau the retail price for the highest quality “Moldova” grapes with large dense berries and green branches is close to 45-55 MDL/kg (US $2.53-3.10/kg), which is almost three times as high as wholesale price for this product, according to EastFruit. Stores
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French farmers have been protesting against Aldi and Lidl, accusing them of unfair pricing. They have targeted the supermarkets by blocking roads and setting fire to hay bales in an attempt to pressure the government into action. The farmers are unhappy with working conditions, incomes,
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Neolithics, an AI agritech company working within the fresh produce industry, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. The non destructive technology eliminates inspection waste, improves productivity, and increases the volume of saleable product, growing
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It’s one year since they started with bananas, and now in this special episode of Fruitbox, Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner of the Aldi South Group talk to Chris White about how Aldi South is making some big changes to how they’re procuring pineapples. And they reveal
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Lidl Italia renews its support for the 'Red Oranges for Research' initiative of the Airc Foundation. A project that symbolically kicks off on Sunday 4 February, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, i.e. the World Day against Cancer called in 2000 by the Union for
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ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. In 2023, consumers were found to opt for more thoughtful purchases, preceded by a thorough online search

ShopFully underlines the growing importance of careful shopping planning. read more

In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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The Airc Foundation's initiative against cancer and to promote prevention and support for research is back. As usual, more than 50 large-scale retail and organised distribution brands are taking part in the Red Oranges for Research initiative in
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Curaçao: Consumer Association identifies top three supermarkets for diversity in meat, fruits, and vegetables read more

Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), warns of a thinly veiled £200 million tax on the industry as border checks on plant and animal products from the EU commence. These checks, part of the UK's new border operating procedures, will impose significant costs on
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Cucumbers growers all over the world are severely affected by diseases like the green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), the New Delhi virus and Fusarium, resulting in problems not only for growers, but also for retailers and consumers. “Cucumber varieties with resistances such as those offered by
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The team at Dorot Farm has entered the baby carrot market by launching a baby carrot program for its U.S. retail and foodservice customer base. read more

The tightening of bans on air freight by European Union (EU) retailers, such as Lidl, has presented challenges for fresh produce exporters in Kenya. These measures, aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air transportation, have led to higher costs and delayed market access for
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Early cabbage produced in Uzbekistan has appeared this week on the supermarket shelves in the capital of Latvia, Riga. The retail price for this product is 1.99 euros per kg, which corresponds to 26,700 UZS. For comparison, retail prices for the same cabbage in Uzbekistan range from 3,000 to
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