The Dutch tomato varieties Red Egg, Red Egg Mini, and Chica from The Greenery are stepping up to meet the increasing demand for high-quality tomato brands in Europe. They have become essential products for retailers, distributors, and fresh produce traders. read more

According to seed specialist Enza Zaden, two major themes are prominent in the tomato category. The first is the emergence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and its impact on the industry. The second is the influence of retail trends in reshaping the category. read more

The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so. read more

Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors. read more

The supermarket chain Albert Heijn is eager to collaborate with suppliers to advance towards more sustainable production practices. This initiative particularly focuses on reducing energy consumption, a challenging feat within the greenhouse horticulture sector, as acknowledged by AH in its 2023... read more

After the restyling, the historic Esselunga supermarket on via Monte Rosa in Milan, which was inaugurated in 1958, reopens to the public, as reported in this article on Gdoweek. The supermarket has been expanded to a surface area of 1,021 square meters compared to the previous 679. Specifically, it has been read more

Juan Manuel Morales has been re-elected as President of EuroCommerce, the European association for retail and wholesale. Members of EuroCommerce unanimously voted to extend Morales's term. He is the first Spanish individual to hold the Presidency of this European wholesale association. read more

The association advocates for the interests of the fruit and vegetable sector based on the benefits of fruits and vegetables to ensure a healthy diet. "5 a Day" is made up of entities that seek to. read more

The Herefordshire-based company Freshfields has reached a significant milestone by celebrating 10 years of supplying high-quality British asparagus to Aldi. Since 2014, Freshfields has been growing asparagus for Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, producing approximately two million spears. read more

UK farming unions have urged big retailers to stand by the industry during a period of exceptionally difficult and disruptive weather conditions. read more

EU: Rapidly changing retail aims to build consumer trust

EuroCommerce, the European association representing small, medium, and large retailers and wholesalers, unveiled its consumer agenda for 2024-2029 at the EU Consumer Summit. Source: eurocommerce.eu Intermarché Portugal signs delivery read more

The German supermarket chain Aldi has experienced a 39% rise in fruit and vegetable sales over the last five years. Four out of ten purchases made at Aldi stores now include fruits and vegetables in the shopping cart. Kantar Worldpanel reports that around 5.3 million Spanish households will... read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

The Board of Directors of EuroCommerce, the organization that represents retail and wholesale distribution in Europe, recently re-elected Juan Manuel Morales as its president unanimously.

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Pam Panorama - a company within the Pam Group - announces a partnership agreement with MPT, a company owned by the GDO entrepreneur Donatella Prampolini. This collaboration begins with the opening of the first two franchised PAM stores located in Casalgrande. read more

Valfrutta Protein Smoothie is now also available in bars throughout Italy. This innovative juice combines the quality of fresh fruit with the taste of dried fruit, enhanced by plant-based proteins derived from cereals. After its successful launch in retail stores, this groundbreaking product is now reaching bars across the country. read more

Po przeczytaniu publikacji EastFruit dotyczącej pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zanotowaliśmy znaczny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i sieci supermarketów. read more

Inouï continues to expand. The French brand's microfoams are now being sold in all Metro stores. Initially launched in May 2023 with a limited listing in the Loire Valley region, the newest range created by Bioplants is now accessible to all professional chefs. The microfoams are cultivated on their HEV-certified farms. read more

UK farming unions are urging major retailers to show their commitment to supporting the industry during this difficult time in response to extremely challenging and disruptive weather this spring. Exceptional rainfall and a series of damaging storms have affected livestock, arable, and horticultural sectors. read more

The ACM has approved the purchase of two major business units of the de Groot fresh group by EDEKA. De Groot International and de Groot Fresh Ripening have now officially been acquired by the German retailer. All employees from these two companies have been retained. read more