Frais Emincés, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, became part of the LECHEF Premium group in 2023 and has now introduced two new brands: "100% Ready" for supermarkets and "Frais Emincés Restauration" for catering professionals. This rebranding includes two new names and logos. read more

The winner of the Green Retail Award for the Best Novelty is Astilbe simplicifolia 'Pretty in Pink' submitted by Compass plants B.V. together with Hans van der Meer Potplanten, both from Nieuwe Wetering (the Netherlands). The award was presented on the first day of GROEN-Direkt's Summer Days. read more

In May, the fruit and vegetable department of the Grocery Retailers is experiencing growth both in terms of consumption and spending, contributing to a positive trend since the beginning of the year. There are no inflationary effects, except in fruits, while vegetables are experiencing clear deflation. After a period of difficulty, it is making a comeback. read more

While Chile is still experiencing delays in grape shipments on the East Coast, production has already begun in both Mexico and Coachella, California. Peruvian and Chilean growers have seen high demand throughout 90 percent of their seasons. However, there is an excess of late-season Chilean grapes with mediocre quality at the moment. read more

"Retailers are increasingly requesting transport trays that are detectable," says Arie den Hertog, Team Lead of Product Management at Modiform. Modiform is a Dutch company that offers solutions for cultivation, transportation, and packaging systems in the horticultural supply chain, using recycled raw materials. read more

UK cherry growers typically sell their produce to UK retailers. However, for growers of high-quality, large-sized cherries, the price returns or volumes that can be sold may not always meet expectations. This year could bring a change, as two new premium cherry brands are being introduced in the UK market. read more

Funds managed by the UK-based private equity firm TDR Capital LLP have announced that they have agreed to acquire Zuber Issa's shares in Asda. read more

As recently announced by Aldi, the corporation will invest a total of approximately 882 million euros in the fruit production of the family business as part of the agreement that is set to last for 20 years. Among other things, the cultivation area will be expanded by about 40 hectares annually. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries, accounting for read more

Asda has partnered with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK during the Wimbledon fortnight. Stewarts of Tayside, operated by Liam Stewart and his family, is the largest independent strawberry grower in Scotland. read more

With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector. Production peak in JuneAfter a month of May marked by particularly unfavorable weather conditions for the ripening of French strawberries, the production peak is expected this week. read more

In this survey of organized retail stores that we propose, we compared two chains in the Mantuan area that often make headlines in the industry but almost always in different and rarely convergent areas: Esselunga and read more

Week 21 sees a decrease in sales of fruit and vegetables sold by weight, while Lcc (Low Cost Carrier) sales are growing. There is still a discount trend on the rise, followed closely by supermarkets. read more

Germany: New Aldi Chief looks to internationalize purchasesAldi Nord is reorganizing its purchasing management, aiming to collaborate internationally. A veteran from Lidl has been brought in to assist with the process. Alexander Lauer will take on the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Aldi Nord starting on July 1st. read more

At various forums, Corbana has been urging European supermarkets to take action to ensure the sustainability of the banana sector. The organization has directly appealed to supermarkets, and most recently, at the FAO's World Banana Forum, a commission was established to pursue a more equitable... read more

Consumer habits are changing, and customers are increasingly inclined to opt for ready-made or easy-to-prepare solutions. Based on these considerations, retailers are adopting targeted solutions. Inside the Spazio Conad store in Sassari on Viale Porto... read more

Średnie ceny w supermarketach podobno wzrosły w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat, co pomogło zmniejszyć wpływ rosnących kosztów.

Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to mitigate the impact of rising costs. read more

Waitrose has acquired the meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, which will help expand the retailer's direct-to-consumer business and support its goal of becoming the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. read more

Aldi UK is investing in the local area for the supply of pome fruits and has recently signed an agreement for the supply of apples and pears with the company AC Goatham & Son. As reported by the chain in a press release, the agreement is worth £750 million and will last for twenty years. read more

Amazon expands UK grocery delivery

Amazon is now offering grocery delivery services to all its customers in eligible cities across the UK. Customers throughout the UK have various options for having groceries delivered by Amazon, including Amazon Fresh, Morrisons, Co-op, and Iceland. For customers who shop at read more