Loquat has been seen for sale in a supermarket in Minsk, making a rare appearance of the fruit in the local market. The product was imported from China. The retail price is approximately 62 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (€18.00/kg), suggesting a positioning in the non-mass segment. read more

UK: Better month for supermarket sector but storm clouds on the horizon
New data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows that total till sales at leading supermarkets in the UK grew by 4.3% during the four weeks up to 21st March, following a subdued 3.3% growth in February. The increase was attributed to Mothering read more

"Over the last 15 years, Brazilian lime production has remained very stable at around 1.2 million tons," said Waldir Promícia, CEO of Itacitrus. "This volume has not increased for a long time." He also noted that the acreage, around 60,000 hectares, is experiencing constant." read more

If a rabbit's nose accelerates up to 120 beats per minute, the diagnosis is certain: the vegetables are extremely fresh. Starting from this unique scientific premise, The Beat of Freshness is the new digital campaign by Lidl Italia that aims to revolutionize the storytelling of fruits and vegetables. read more

Ocado Retail is starting the UK's main strawberry season nearly a month early with strawberries grown at the foot of the Malvern Hills, benefiting from spring sunlight. The online retailer will be selling 100% UK-grown early-season strawberries from the Berryworld brand when they become available for purchase next week. read more

New CEO for Jumbo Belgium
Dutch entrepreneur Anrico Maat, former sales director at Jumbo, is succeeding Peter Isaac as director of Belgium for the Dutch supermarket chain. Isaac will remain with Jumbo Belgium as a strategic advisor. Source: retaildetail.eu Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.3% in… read more

The Mediobanca Area Studies presents the new edition of the Observatory on the Italian and international food retail sector, which aggregates the financial and asset data of 118 national companies and 30 major international players for the period 2019-2024. read more

Sainsbury's has extended its long-term partnership model to 62 British berry farms by signing five new five-year contracts with Angus Soft Fruit, Chambers, Soft Fruits Direct, J.O. Sims, and Dyson Farming. By 2027, it is expected that over 2,500 British farms will be included in long-term contracts,… read more

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"When flower shops closed during the pandemic, supermarkets became practically the only place to buy flowers. That's when a new need began to emerge: buying flowers for yourself, for your home," says Bohdan Tustanivskyi, CEO of Profiflora, a company specializing in flower deliveries to retail. read more

Active in the Milan area since 1979, Tigros is now a well-established player in the distribution sector, with 86 supermarkets. One of the aspects that distinguishes it the most is the attention to in-store communication, especially in the fruit and vegetable department, where over the years various concepts have been developed. read more

"We are helping more and more companies in the fresh produce supply chain, from seed breeding to retailers, alleviate quality concerns. This is what customers are looking for," says Marcel van de Werken from Kiwa Verin. He leads the fruit and vegetable division of the company, which conducts quality inspections alongside. read more

During the Dutch Spring Trials, seven breeders in North-Holland are presenting their new plant varieties and updated selections to growers, retailers, and industry professionals. These pack trials offer a valuable chance to explore the latest developments in potted and bedding plants while engaging in discussions. read more

Located in Matina, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Varcli Pinares is a small-scale family-owned banana company that competes based on quality, sustainability, and brand identity rather than volume. Despite having limited land and funding initially, Varcli developed an integrated model in which read more

Morrisons Café is keeping kids fueled this Easter with a free Kellogg's breakfast club and more. Families visiting Morrisons Cafés can enjoy a free 'Kellogg's Breakfast', which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit. Both kids and adults can choose from beloved favorites like Corn Flakes. read more

As the trend grows for supermarkets to sell seasonal vegetables at discounted prices around national events, Morrisons has taken a new approach. read more

The fruit and vegetable department of Dem Supermarkets, part of the Gros Group (Selex), is considered one of the flagship features of the brand with scenic displays, as already covered in Fresh Point Magazine, and impactful communication that enhances the assortment of products. read more

In the fresh pasta supply chain, there is no margin for error. The products are perishable, logistical times are tight, and retail sales expectations are unforgiving. It is an industry that rewards precision and punishes inefficiency. read more