The UK strawberry season is running a bit late this year. Scottish grower Robert Simpson, Managing Director at Fife Fruits, mentioned that they have only just started picking the first berries. "We are a couple of weeks behind schedule; it has been a long winter. It feels like it started raining when we were" read more

UK: Morrisons staff strike in pensions row
Approximately 1,000 Morrisons employees in West Yorkshire and Cheshire have initiated strike action due to disagreements over pensions and take-home pay. Workers at the company's warehouses in Wakefield and Northwich are participating in the industrial action, which commenced at 05:00 BST. read more

A new partnership between the University of Essex and a prominent onion supplier, Stourgarden, will involve researchers attempting to grow the vegetable using non-traditional soil-based methods... inside a bright pink shipping container. Professor Tracy Lawson from Essex's School of Life Sciences will be leading this initiative. read more

The introduction of the "Growing Together" strategy is intended to outline the key plans and goals until 2028. This growth and investment plan supports Ahold Delhaize's vision of being a trusted local retailer, providing vibrant customer experiences and. read more

Building on the momentum of its new initiative, "The Apeel Leverage," Apeel Sciences has launched the second pillar: "Helping You Sell More." Apeel's technologies are designed to enhance retail profitability and consumer satisfaction through its plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. read more

In 2023, CIA experienced a year of growth, with the Cooperative's efforts and commitment to supporting its entrepreneur members and customers, both heavily affected by the inflationary effect that negatively impacted the shopping cart. Sales at supermarket checkouts. read more

Planting activities are ongoing across the country, with progress being hindered by heavy rainfall causing a 'stop-start' situation. Despite this, retail demand and consumption at home remain strong. This year is expected to be exceptionally late, putting pressure on existing stocks from the previous season. Buyers are actively searching for remaining stocks. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables at ALDI are 11% cheaper in price paid compared to the Spanish market average, according to data from the consultancy firm Kantar Worldpanel as of the end of April. In recent months, the company has intensified its periodic review of its

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Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

The comparison between the retail world and the production world can offer very interesting insights to understand some dynamics of our sector. And that's what happened during the last Macfrut, at the conference "Together to live the change", organized by La Grande Bellezza. read more

For a few weeks now, summer fruits have been taking up space both in wholesale market stands and in the fresh produce departments of organized retail. After the initial enthusiasm, a physiological decline was feared, but fortunately this has not been the case. In fact, seasonal fruits: read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is sponsoring The Flower Trends Forecast 2024. Since 2009, International Floral Distributors (IFD) has managed and published The Flower Trends Forecast, providing floral retailers with invaluable insights into consumer trends affecting the industry. read more

Seasonal favorites such as asparagus and Jersey Royals are part of a series of offers and promotions as Morrisons starts its latest price campaign. read more

The wide range of more sustainable and affordable food items is the focus of the discount store's new campaign, which launched on May 21st. Various commercials feature individuals in different situations and circumstances having dinner together. Included in the campaign are: The read more

Tosca, a global leader in innovative packaging solutions, announces the launch of its latest product line in Europe: the Low Folding Bins. Designed to revolutionize retail logistics, these containers are set to transform the way in which. read more

The demand for fresh blueberries labeled "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease after a one percent price increase compared to labels "Crunchy" and "Sweety". A recent study provides valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that could be informative. read more

Artificial intelligence is slowly taking up more and more space in our everyday lives, and this will also be the case in shopping at retail stores and in the produce departments. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has introduced the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing around 100 Vietnamese products across its stores. The items include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the diverse range of Vietnamese agricultural goods. read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products such as bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products like bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition Market Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not... read more