Sainsbury's: 27% drop in profits
2023-11-02 00:00
UK: Morrisons boss says worst of inflation behind us but price rises to come for vegetables and salad items
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Aldi is launching a Christmas price lock on vegetables
2023-11-01 00:00
New Zealand: Wonky Box eyes South Island expansion
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Very high demand from UK retail for early South African stone fruit
2023-11-01 00:00
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.
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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?
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The Poli Group (Agorà) opens the largest supermarket in Trentino and focuses on #repartofresh
2023-10-31 00:00
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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Tesco expands its range of healthy products
2023-10-31 00:00
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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Sainsbury’s is introducing crownless pineapples
2023-10-31 00:00
Tesco buys Isle of Man's Shoprite stores; supplier vows to keep local produce focus
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The calibers of garlic that are most requested by supermarkets are in limited supply, making the season difficult, according to Agata Czyzewska-Ziarnik, purchase specialist of Polish garlic trader Falcon Garlic: “At the moment, we feel the fluctuations in the garlic market and, as such, 2023
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Bayer and Capogreco Farms partner with OrangeCandy melon
2023-10-31 00:00
Bayer has chosen Capogreco Farms as its new exclusive partner for the Australian production and sale of OrangeCandy® melons, for domestic and export markets.
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FRA announces farm retail award finalists
2023-10-30 15:00
The finalists have been unveiled in the search for the nation’s best farm retailers.
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Ahold Delhaize to acquire Profi in Romania
2023-10-30 09:00
Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa, subject to approval from the regulatory authorities.
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Latvia: Coalition considering 12% VAT rate on fruit and veg
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Despite the cost of living crisis, the price of a bunch of bananas in British supermarkets is no higher today than it was three decades ago. Every country in the world with cheaper prices than the UK has its own producers of the fruit.
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Kissabel volumes increase, available until Christmas
2023-10-30 00:00
The harvest of Kissabel, the red-fleshed and red-skinned apple, has just ended in Italy. The expansion of the national production to one thousand tonnes and the good quality of the harvest will carry the marketing season through to Christmas. Increased sales in large-scale retail trade Apple packaging
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Children cook pumpkin against food waste
2023-10-30 00:00
This action is part of the campaign called "Terrifyingly delicious", an initiative of Love Klabaza, which unites pumpkin farmers in Spain and Portugal to promote pumpkin consumption. In addition, the most terrifying decorated pumpkin will be awarded a prize through a competition on
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Large Washington organic apple crop may turn around the situation of declining demand
2023-10-30 00:00
Washington expects a large apple crop this season, resulting in a production increase for both organic and conventional fruit. “The organic apple crop is much larger than last season,” says Chris Ford with Viva Tierra Organic. “It should translate into lots of retail promotions, which is
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According to The Australian Grower, apple growing in the country is gradually dying out. Australian farmers complain that the business is becoming unprofitable as apple prices have remained stable for nearly 20 years while production costs have risen at an incredibly high rate. Farmers accuse
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EuroCommerce calls for higher quality legislation
2023-10-30 00:00
EuroCommerce, the European association representing retail and wholesale trade, participated in the Tripartite Social Summit held last Wednesday in Brussels. The event brought together several European leaders, including the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
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Pumpkins are expected to be harvested in the fields of Gemüsegarten Pfalz until October 31. According to initial estimates, the 22 pumpkin producers from Gemüsegarten Pfalz will again harvest around 9,100 tons of pumpkins this season, wash them, store them temporarily and deliver them to fans
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Israeli retailers urged to prioritize local produce sales
2023-10-30 00:00
Israeli supermarkets have been urged by the Ministry of Agriculture to support local farmers by promoting and prioritizing the sale of domestically grown fruits and vegetables. The ministry specifically addressed leaders of retail chains, responsible for a significant portion of fresh
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