Despar Italia is participating once again this year in Marca by Bolognafiere & ADM, the leading trade fair event for private label products, now in its 22nd edition. This reaffirms the increasingly central role of the distributor's brand in their development strategy. read more

Splurge & save: High-Low shopping is the food and drink trend influencing Brits' baskets this January. According to a study by Ocado Retail of 2,000 Brits, ingredients shoppers prefer to splurge on include extra virgin olive oil (35%), butter (34%), and eggs (32%). read more

Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the marketing of the abundant harvest volumes. Lidl Austria exclusively sells potatoes sourced from Austria. read more

The unfair competition from foreign producers and the prices set by large retailers are crippling the Puglian artichoke supply chain, a high-quality product appreciated by consumers. Confagricoltura Puglia is stepping in to defend the region's farmers. read more

Today and tomorrow, Fortini will be among the protagonists at Marca by BolognaFiere (Hall 19, Stand D40), one of the most important events for the retail world, bringing to the fair not only its production vision but also a new project destined to make an important step forward. read more

Grupo Mas, a food distribution company operating in Andalusia and Extremadura, has partnered with the Malaga-based family business Maskom supermarkets. Together, they are creating a major distribution group fully owned by Andalusian capital. The resulting group is strengthening its role as an important player in the regional market. read more

The analysis of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor by Agroter, in collaboration with Circana, highlights a fairly positive December for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, although not maintaining the pace of previous months. Nevertheless, the sector closed 2025 with decidedly satisfactory results. read more

VéGé Group, the first and historical group of the Italian Organized Large-Scale Retail, confirms its commitment to the development of the Private Label and presents itself at aMarca 2026 with a renewed proposal, the result of constant growth and targeted investments in assortment, quality and. read more

Ostatnie badania aplikacyjne rozpoczęte przez Toma Murraya, Kierownika Technicznego ds. Świeżych Owoców i Ogrodnictwa w Woolworths South Africa, dostarczają nowych spostrzeżeń na temat tego, w jaki sposób częstotliwość światła, umiejscowienie pułapek i harmonogramy pracy mogą znacząco wpłynąć na chwytanie szkodliwych owadów w systemach uprawy pod osłonami. read more

Supermarket suppliers are being encouraged to provide feedback to the Groceries Code Adjudicator's (GCA) annual survey on their treatment by customers. read more

The orange season enters the heart of winter with a photograph that speaks of greater tactical maneuvering by distribution: less product range dispersion, more attention to space management, and - above all - a growing promotional lever. A strategy that can be read more

On January 14th and 15th, Coppola Patate will be among the exhibitors at Marca by BolognaFiere (Hall 19, Stand A60), one of the most important events for the world of retail, bringing to the fair not only its manufacturing experience but also the innovations that are reshaping the sector. read more

Supermarkets in Malta have been facing shortages and reduced availability on their shelves due to severe weather conditions that have disrupted the arrival of goods to the island. Images posted online by Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi showed empty or poorly stocked sections, especially in areas that are usually. read more

A reliable year-round supply for retail begins with consistent crop performance at the production level. At Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan is showcasing a variety of new developments focused on enhancing crop resilience, ensuring production security, and maintaining consistent quality throughout the fresh produce chain. read more

Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A. will also participate in Marca 2026 this year, renewing its presence that has seen it as a protagonist since the early editions of the event. This continuity demonstrates the company's role as a strategic partner and a reference point in the potato sector for retail. read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Farmer in Moldova are advocating for a mandate that at least 50 percent of products sold in retail stores must be locally sourced. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that it would be challenging to implement such a regulation, as retail chains typically give preference to suppliers who can guarantee consistent quality. read more

Pantone has announced its Color of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer. A significant departure from 2025's Mocha Mousse, this light, airy white shade symbolizes clarity, calmness, and renewal. To complement Cloud Dancer, Earley Ornamentals has curated a collection of white-flowering varieties from its wide range of young plants. read more

Cambodian agricultural products are increasingly being sold in international retail channels, with products now being available in over 22,000 supermarkets and mini-marts around the world, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce. This expansion is the result of collaboration between the ministry, private sector companies, and... read more

The data is still provisional but the trend is clear: 2025 ended with an increase in domestic consumption of fruits and vegetables, both in quantity and value. For supermarkets and hypermarkets, the data is already final: +4.9% in quantity and +6.9% in value. Fruits performed even better in terms of value. read more