”What has happened in the North American market is consolidation, a key trend is taking place. Especially within the vine crop markets, they consolidated down to almost a classic industry structure. Retailers are in the very same breath saying ‘I want local- and fresh products from a small
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The first artichokes from Op Agricola Campidanese have already arrived on supermarket shelves and the reception has been among the best. Although producers are still waiting for cooler temperatures to encourage plant growth, demand is currently higher
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The upcoming toll increase on 1 December is causing a stir in the German haulage industry, including in the fruit and vegetable haulage sector. The planned massive increase in the toll rate will lead to a significant increase in freight costs, which will have to be passed on to the freight
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Sponsored by retailer Morrisons and organised by Farmers Guardian, the event in Birmingham was attended by more than 800 farmers and industry professionals from across the UK. read more

The discount store, in its essential supermarket form, is without doubt the sales channel that is changing the balance in the distribution world, with an almost unstoppable progression in recent years; read more

NielsenIQ (NIQ) in "Lo stato del Largo Consumo in Italia" analyses the consumption trends and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of September 2023, taking a snapshot of the large-scale retail trade (GDO) scenario in Italy.   read more

Prices at the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw, where Latvian traders source apples, haven't seen a significant increase. Notable varieties like "Antonovka," "Gala," and "Ligol" range from €0.43 to €0.86 per kilogram. Despite negotiations between large retail chains and farmers, the
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Ortia, a brand inspired by the tradition of Italian cheeses with a vegetable twist, launches Cremoso, the chickpea-based spread that aims to be a plant-based alternative to dairy products. And it aims to be on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. A 100% plant-based product prepared as
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The Italian fruit-growing sector has several challenges to face: changing consumption habits, environmental sustainability, international conflicts that undermine and alter demand; the dynamics of the climate on which the
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In Europe, fresh yams are mainly sold to ethnic communities. The market for fresh yams shows steady and regular growth. This trend should continue over the coming years thanks to sales in supermarkets. The main European countries that import fresh yams from developing countries are the United
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Retail demand and home consumption remain buoyant. It is certainly one of the most difficult harvest seasons on record, with recent heavy rain and flooding wreaking havoc for the sector. It is estimated that over 60% of crops remain in the ground. Losses are already reported as drills are
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ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a leading multinational in the large-scale retail trade, today inaugurates a new shop in Turin, Strada di Settimo 6, in the Barriera di Stura district. The new shop is the result of the redevelopment of a disused building,
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Around 50 Zespri Kiwifruit growers from New Zealand have been able to see the fruit they grow on retailer shelves in Singapore and across Europe for the first time since an overseas industry tour hiatus due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. read more

UK: Morrisons boss says worst of inflation behind us but price rises to come for vegetables and salad items read more

New Zealand: Wonky Box eyes South Island expansion read more

After a month of the new stone fruit season, United Exports looks ahead to a positive season with good yields, despite recent inclement weather in the Western Cape. read more

How has the geography of suppliers to the fruit and vegetable departments of Ukrainian supermarkets changed due to the war? Has it become harder or easier for Ukrainian farmers to enter the network? Are Ukrainian farmers ready for EU standards and requirements? read more

The Poli Group (Agorà Network), active on the market in the provinces of Trento, Bolzano and Verona with 68 sales outlets under the Poli, Regina, Orvea and CCAmort brands, inaugurated the Cittadella, a sales structure comprising several activities including an Iperpoli, the largest
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British retailer Tesco has decided to embark on a path of enhancing healthier products for its customers by eliminating promotions on all those items high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). As reported by
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Tesco buys Isle of Man's Shoprite stores; supplier vows to keep local produce focus read more