Despar Italia's growth path continues, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and their affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, which closed 2023 with revenues of 4.4 billion euros, up 5.6% compared to 2022. read more

ALDI has increased the amount of fruit and vegetables sold by 39% in the last five years. The company's internal data shows a higher consumption by its customers. This demand has also been reflected in the sales receipts. In 2023, up to

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Plant exporter RVE, based in Rijnsburg (the Netherlands), has introduced its consumer brand Ervéyé. The brand is currently sold in supermarkets in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. RVE handles the entire flower and plant selection for over 2,500 supermarkets. read more

With the first shipments of Picota, the hand-picked stemless cherry from Spain's Jerte Valley, set to arrive in European supermarkets within weeks, Fruitnet speaks with Monica Tierno of Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte (ACVJ), the largest producer in the region, about the prospects for the new season. read more

The historic Esselunga store in Milan, located on Via Monte Rosa, reopened yesterday. The supermarket is the second store that Esselunga has opened in Milan and in Italy. Inaugurated on January 23, 1958, with a surface area of 679 square meters, it had been closed for the last 10 months for renovation. read more

SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores. read more

In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons

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The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more

The plastic is not necessary in the produce section of a supermarket. read more

R.S. Cockerill, located in Yorkshire, sources and packs potatoes for both the fresh produce and crisping markets. "We provide a comprehensive supply chain service to our customers; 50% of our potatoes are supplied to Aldi as fresh produce, and the remaining 50% are supplied to the crisping industry. Additionally, we already cultivate ware potatoes for processing." read more

"Bring the sun to your plate" - with this promising claim, SanLucar, the brand for fruit and vegetables, and Galbani, known for their cheese, are launching a joint promotion in the German retail. Just in time for the picnic season, SanLucar places its wide variety of tomatoes and the Galbani cheese. read more

In Australia, the avocado market sees a change in the availability of different varieties throughout the year. Hass avocados are usually available from May to January, while Shepards are available from February to April, with peak availability in March. During this period, there is a noticeable preference divide among consumers, with some expressing... read more

March ends with good news. The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is starting to grow in terms of sales, despite the slight deflation caused by the collapse of vegetable prices. Despite the growth in March, the year-to-date trend is still slightly negative. Among the categories... read more

It is an extremely decorative and inexpensive potted plant. The rapidly growing popularity of kalanchoë is also due to its year-round availability, versatility (it is a decoration for both indoor and outdoor) and exceptionally easy care. This new favorite of Polish customers should not be missing from any supermarket's offer. read more

Tesco has joined other supermarkets in adding a dedicated "Best of British" page to their grocery website. read more

Edible Garden has started shipping spring ornamentals grown at its Edible Garden Heartland facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The selection of spring ornamentals includes hanging baskets and accent greens. Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, stated, "We are thrilled to begin shipping our spring ornamentals." read more

Edible Garden has started shipping spring ornamentals grown at its Edible Garden Heartland facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The spring ornamentals lineup includes hanging baskets and accent greens. Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the start of shipping for our spring ornamentals." read more

Besides the commercial outcomes, the ongoing strawberry campaign in southern Italy is viewed by experts as highly unusual in terms of agronomic and productivity aspects. In the first weeks of autumn, growers had to deal with significant issues related to weak plant rooting, leading to the need for repeated replacements. read more

Mercadona is increasing its investment in Portugal. The Spanish supermarket chain plans to inject €180 million into its Portuguese subsidiary to support its expansion plans in the country until 2024. This additional investment will enable the opening of 11 new stores in Guarda. read more

With the opening of the fourth production hall for manufacturing wood-based net packaging at the Austrian plant in Neudau, Packnatur® is further enhancing its international quality and market leadership. Packnatur cellulose netting is a compostable alternative to plastic, that can be used. read more