The study revealed that the demand for fresh blueberries labeled as "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease following a one percent price increase, in comparison to blueberries labeled as "Crunchy" and "Sweety". This offers valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that can be used to make informed decisions. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

Today opens the first Esselunga supermarket in the whole of Romagna; so far, the nearest stores were in the Bologna area. The Pioltello branch of the store is located in the area of Via Antica Milizia in Ravenna and, as reported by ravennatoday.it, it is located close to the. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has launched the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing nearly 100 Vietnamese items in its stores. These include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the wide selection of Vietnamese agricultural products. read more

Huntapac has expanded its partnership with Bradford Estates by obtaining farmland to grow parsnips for leading supermarket chains in the UK. Initially, Huntapac secured a commercial lease at Woodside Farm near Shifnal for its regional operations along the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. read more

Lidl has achieved a new record market share in the UK, according to Kantar. The discount retailer now holds 8.1% of the grocery market, based on new data from Kantar. During the 12-week period ending on 12 May, Lidl saw a 9.4% increase in sales compared to the previous period. read more

In the week in which the Agriculture Decree Law was published, to respond to a series of legitimate requests from the agricultural world, an important distribution chain is promoting the sale of fruits and vegetables for €0.99 per piece or per kilogram. The timing of this advertisement raises... read more

Three years ago, Camille Depuydt took over the organic fruit processor Pajottenlander. Located in the Flemish region of Pajottenland, the company offers a range of pure fruit juices, soft drinks, and energy drinks. "Since the corona pandemic began, there has been an increased demand for healthy and organic products," said the entrepreneur. read more

Po pozytywnym zakończeniu zimowego sezonu, charakteryzującym się dobrą konsumpcją i cenami, firma Agrieuropa z Terracina (Latina) przygotowuje się do letniej kampanii z nowymi produktami, takimi jak melony siatkowe, wierząc, że pogoda będzie sprzyjająca. "Obecnie zbieramy seler i read more

The gourmet tubers born in Turin are ready to travel around the world to land directly in the Big Apple. As reported by the newspaper Italia Oggi, the Poormanger chain has been acquired by the giant of collective catering Cirfood Retail and will soon open in New York. read more

A popular healthy eating trend on TikTok has played a major role in inspiring the introduction of a Salad Creations Bay at Tesco. read more

This year, as it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Système U has decided to change its name to "Coopérative U". CEO Dominique Schelcher announced this today in front of the 1,500 members present at the group's congress on May 16th and 17th. The fourth-largest food retailer in France aims to... read more

In week 18, the weight-imposed fruit and vegetable sector grew more in sales volume than the Lcc (low-cost carrier) in terms of value, despite some deflation. In terms of channels, the discount sector continues its solitary race, with only supermarkets keeping up with the pace. read more

New Zealand: Commission extends timeline for Foodstuffs merger application

The Commerce Commission has agreed to extend the timeline for considering the Foodstuffs merger application with the involved parties. A decision from the Commission on whether to approve the application or issue a Statement of Unresolved concerns will be delayed. read more

Gadot Agro offers post-harvest solutions to growers, retailers, and users of different flowers, with the goal of enhancing the quality and longevity of cut flowers. The company's teams are positioned in multiple global locations, offering on-site technical guidance at farms and helping to resolve issues. read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) on the occasion of the 39th edition of Linkontro, the key event in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry, recorded over 900 attendees for 2024, including 644 managers and over 275 companies from both the manufacturing industry and retail sector. read more

Promotions for graduation and Memorial Day were the main focus in stores this week. Retailers had party trays, celebratory floral arrangements, and themed bakery items ready for customers. There was also an abundance of fresh produce showcased for gatherings with loved ones. New crop cherries were also highlighted in stores. read more

The quirky and surplus food subscription service Earth & Wheat has teamed up with frozen snack brand Pukpip to combat banana waste and collaborate with eco-friendly retailers. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more

The director of a fruit and vegetable retailer, who misused more than half of a Covid loan by investing it in the stock market instead of using it for business purposes, has been disqualified and instructed to repay the funds. read more