The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has introduced a new cyber security course on its acclaimed Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-learning platform. This course is the 99th addition to GROW, and is available to both GCA members and individuals in the Horticultural Trades industry. read more

The market of Large-Scale Retail Distribution (GDO) in the Center-South and Islands is growing more rapidly than the Center-North, driven by favorable structural dynamics but characterized by a higher level of competitive complexity. This is what emerges from the analysis presented today by Bain & Company. read more

Last week, 35 quality managers who are members of the Quality Club of Peaches and Apricots of France visited a Lidl distribution center. Their goal was to assess the progress and expectations of distributors in preparation for the upcoming marketing year. Field visits were organized for this purpose. read more

Włochy: 23 000 pracowników Lidla we Włoszech uzyskuje stałe zmiany i gwarantowane godziny pracy Po miesiącach negocjacji i ogólnokrajowych strajków, ponad 23 000 pracowników Lidla we Włoszech uzyskało stałe zmiany, gwarantowane minimalne godziny pracy oraz większe wpływy na organizację swojej pracy w nowej umowie.

Italy: 23,000 Lidl workers in Italy win predictable shifts and guaranteed hours After months of negotiations and nationwide strikes, over 23,000 Lidl workers in Italy have secured predictable shifts, guaranteed minimum working hours and a stronger say in their work organization in a new agreement. read more

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The fresh produce marketer SanLucar is urging retailers and shoppers to "turn small moments into blue wonders" as part of a new campaign to celebrate the beginning of the new blueberry season. read more

Rynek manioku i innych bulw z Kostaryki wykazuje stabilny wzrost, napędzany rosnącym popytem w Europie i stopniowym ustabilizowaniem cen. Joshua Guerrero z Tropifoods wyjaśnia, że sektor ten dotarł w 2026 roku po fazie dostosowań i konsolidacji. "2025 był... read more

UK: Sainsbury's transforms its Tonbridge supermarket into a new flagship store. Sainsbury's announced: "Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket after a significant project to expand and refurbish its current store in Tonbridge, Kent, into a larger, state-of-the-art superstore." read more

We have repeatedly emphasized on these pages how 2025 has seen a positive trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables in self-service stores, with particular focus on hypermarkets and supermarkets, expression of the modern retail with larger spaces. read more

Spain has been a consistent supplier to the Dutch market for many years. Suppliers are typically well-certified and undergo regular audits. However, retail and trading companies still feel the need to keep their own oversight. "Certification provides a solid foundation, but..." read more

Since its debut in 2022, sales of mushrooms at Residuo Zero O.P. Consorzio Funghi di Treviso have grown almost eightfold by 2025. This data captures the evolution of a project that started as a technical supply chain choice and quickly became a concrete strategic lever. read more

After a timid sign of recovery in the volumes of fruit and vegetables Lcc in the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), week 11 shows a negative balance; the increase in the average mix price, furthermore, is not enough to defend the value. Supermarkets and free services manage to contain the decline, while hypermarkets and discount stores... read more

UK: McCain launches 'Mr Chippy' van serving ice cream covered chips

The frozen food manufacturer McCain has introduced a new limited edition ice cream van that serves French fries dipped in soft serve ice cream. This launch follows research conducted by McCain which found that one in four Brits (24.8%) would read more

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The first VersPodium session of 2026, organized by Wilma van den Oever and Maurice Wubben, brought together around twenty participants from across the Dutch greenhouse sector, including marketing consultants, energy advisors, and retail specialists. The half-day program, held in the Westland. read more

March has always been the month of strawberries. In the imagination of Italian consumers, the beginning of spring coincides with the arrival of this fruit, which in the fruit and vegetable department represents the first real impulse purchase of the year. However, 2026 started off uphill: read more

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Under the #embracebrassicas initiative, Rijk Zwaan is focusing on cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli varieties while also exploring developments in the market. The company collaborates with growers, retailers, and other partners across the supply chain. Brassicas include a wide range of crops such as read more

Retailers in the United Arab Emirates are adjusting their supply routes by land, air, and sea in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This closure has disrupted food imports and led to increased logistics costs. Despite these challenges, retail chains have managed to keep shelves stocked, thanks in part to locally produced goods and... read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd has agreed to a weekly shipment program with a Chinese blueberry grower and packer to import and distribute one container per week to the Singapore market, starting in early March 2026. "We have chosen to import the Chinese blueberries in March 2026 to avoid direct… read more