Practically every consumer is familiar with the Gerbera - but typically as a cut flower. In contrast, the Gerbera jamesonii as a potted plant had a somewhat negative reputation. The quality was frequently unreliable, leading to dissatisfaction among consumers and causing retailers and growers to lose interest in it. However, everything changed when Schoneveld started to focus on improving the quality. read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

In North America, Mastronardi Produce LTD is a well-known name, not only for its unique supermarket packaging but also for its strong emphasis on flavor and quality. "Everything at Mastronardi revolves around delivering the best taste experience," says Christopher Gill, Vice President of… read more

Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a summer hit. Not surprisingly, the main video features the iconic song "La Banana" by Michael. read more

Asda has introduced a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program in collaboration with Lloyds. read more

The goal of the alliance, according to GLOBUS, is to sustainably strengthen competitiveness in the European food retail sector. read more

Supermarkets in the United States have significant differences in the selection of fresh cut flowers compared to those in Europe, as noted by Bohdan Tustanivskyi, the founder of the Polish flower supplier Profiflora. Following visits to several U.S. grocery chains, he shared his insights on product variety, pricing, read more

The UK supermarket Waitrose announced that its CEO, James Bailey, will be stepping down from his position at the end of next month. No specific reason was provided for his sudden departure by Waitrose, but Bailey stated, "This feels like the right time to hand over the..." read more

Fruit supplier Fresh Hub Group (FHG) has introduced its branded Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruits into Morrisons as a part of its strategy to rejuvenate the category. read more

The products must also comply with the Planetary Health Diet, a global dietary approach that is healthy for both people and the planet, as well as broader sustainability criteria. read more

Autumn Kiss, the latest addition to the Encore Azalea collection, was awarded the Cultivate Retailers' Choice award by garden retailers at AmericanHort Cultivate'25 on July 14, 2025. Chosen as one of the 15 winners out of 53 nominated products, this variety stood out with its hot pink coloration. read more

Since May of this year, the newly established Fruchthandel-Chemnitz GmbH has been located at the former site of Macoo GmbH in Chemnitz. The company mainly functions as a cash and carry market, providing customers from the catering, weekly market, and specialist retail sectors with a wide variety of fruits. read more

Mimo że sezon zbiorów w Łotwie rozpoczął się, zaledwie niewielki procent warzyw na półkach sklepów jest uprawiany lokalnie, informuje Latvijas Avīze. Wiele supermarketów jest zaopatrzonych w litewskie produkty, takie jak ziemniaki, marchew, buraki i ogórki, obok importowanych z dalszych regionów. read more

Just Eat Takeaway.com is piloting physical-AI ground robotics for doorstep delivery. The company is partnering with Swiss robotics company RIVR to test autonomous ground robots for delivering food products. Just Eat Takeaway.com is the first to do so. read more

This month, a new citrus product is being introduced to UK retailers as Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruit becomes available at Morrisons at a launch price of £1 (US$1.28). The product is being marketed under the Sweet Sunrise brand by Komati Group and is supplied as a limited edition variety of Jackson grapefruit. read more

Nowozelandzki producent i eksporter Golden Bay Fruit wprowadził na rynek brytyjski w tym sezonie jabłko Sassy i otrzymał świetne opinie. „Sassy jest dostępne w dużych sieciach detalicznych, w tym w ekskluzywnej ofercie M&S oraz w Tesco pod własną marką”, powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy. „W tym roku wyeksportowaliśmy 60". read more

Family-run Harris Farm has surprisingly won an award, beating Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi in the fiercely competitive supermarket industry. The high-end fresh fruit and grocery chain received four awards in Finder's Customer Satisfaction Awards. read more

Retail sales of branded grocery items grew by 6.1 per cent during the last month as high inflation has prompted consumers to swap dining out for enjoying treats at home. read more

At markets in Šibenik, white table grapes are sold for €6 (US$6.55) per kilogram, while in Zadar and Dubrovnik prices reach €7 (US$7.65). In Pula, the same fruit costs €8 (US$8.75) per kilogram, nearly the same as veal shoulder, ribs, or neck in supermarkets. Consumers in Zagreb report. read more

Bananas, which have long been a staple in supermarkets worldwide, are experiencing supply pressures due to climate change and plant diseases. The rising temperatures and humidity are exposing banana crops to more pathogens, leading to challenges for growers in important regions. read more