METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

Mycorrhizae, which have been around for even longer than dinosaurs, don't receive much attention. These fungi have been assisting plants in their survival since the early days of plant life on land about 450 million years ago. Despite their ancient importance, they are often overlooked in modern agriculture, particularly in the sanitized environment of... read more

At the end of 2024, the Dutch giant Ahold Delhaize - the fourth largest retailer in Europe by revenue - reportedly attempted to acquire Carrefour, with the goal of creating a European retail powerhouse. However, as reported by foodretail.es, the operation was later... read more

German bunched carrots are still a bit delicate, but beyond that they show themselves in their best form. Young, tender, crunchy, sweet, and the best part: Regional. Because bunched carrots are largely grown outside of supermarkets, for example at weekly markets or directly from the farm. read more

Farm fresh: Freshly's quick commerce bet on fruits and vegetables

Indian quick commerce platforms operate on a two-step supply chain. First, they source fresh produce from farmers directly at the market, and second, they transfer it to a large centralized warehouse for quality check, labeling, and. read more

Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure has announced that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has awarded Springfields Festival Gardens with the prestigious RHS Partner Garden status. This designation makes Springfields the only major outlet retail and leisure destination in the UK to be associated with this accolade. read more

With retailers in the EU and UK increasingly interested in brighter red rose varieties, Kenyan grower Shalimar Fresh has found early success with Revolution® from De Ruiter Innovations. The grower states that Revolution® stands out for its vibrant color, generous head size, and impressive vase life, making it a top contender to meet changing demands. read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more

On the occasion of the Organic Festival, Carrefour Italy presents the results of the new research conducted with Human Highway to photograph the level of knowledge and awareness of Italians regarding organic food products. An investigation that highlights a data. read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has successfully completed one of the most challenging seasons of the year, dealing with global obstacles and coordinating various international schedules. Every year, Mother's Day triggers one of the busiest supply chains in the floriculture sector. In 2025, Logiztik Alliance commenced read more

Swiss ecommerce grows 3.5%
Online consumer spending in Switzerland increased by 3.5% last year, while brick-and-mortar retail saw a slight decline of 0.2%. As in many other countries, the share of online sales within total retail continues to rise. According to Carpathia, an ecommerce management… read more

At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

A new survey confirms the need to improve communication about organic products. It was conducted by Carrefour Italy with Human Highway on the occasion of the Organic Festival. Among the most striking results, only 11.6% of Italians have a deep and accurate knowledge of organic products. read more

From mid-May, supermarkets start expanding their assortment and dedicated spaces for summer categories. Among these, melons - especially the netted variety - are a staple in stores. Prices remain high, but they are gradually decreasing week by week. read more

In 2024, CIA-Conadha continued its growth path at a higher rate compared to the market average, despite a general context characterized by inflation and stagnant consumer spending. Sales at supermarket checkouts reached 3.12 billion euros (+1.7% in... read more

Since 2018, Tanner & Co. AG has been collaborating with Swiss asparagus producers supplying the retail sector. The goal of this partnership was to develop an environmentally friendly and sales-boosting alternative to traditional packaging methods. Instead of using shrink film, clear trays, or traditional packaging materials. read more

At Applegarth Farm in Hampshire, UK, just 45 minutes south of London, Seedleaves has introduced a hyper-local vertical farming concept that combines production, retail, and dining in one location. The 5,000 square foot "vertical barn" features a restaurant, cooking school, and gourmet food shop. read more