Berry grower Hall Hunter has launched a major recruitment programme to entice seasonal workers to join. read more

The season continues for the Moro Sardo tomato, the excellence of the Agromediterranea Group, based in Serrenti, southern Sardinia, which is reviving this ancient variety and centuries-old tradition of the area. After analysing the start of the campaign, which came early
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The popularity of exotic mushrooms is rapidly increasing. “To keep up with growing consumer demand, we are expanding our growing capabilities,” says Mark Kreiner, Outside Sales Coordinator, with Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms. Lion’s Mane especially shows tremendous growth, both in
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Ahold Delhaize, a large food retail group in both supermarkets and e-commerce in Europe, the US and Indonesia, reported fourth quarter results (Q4) Group net sales were €23.0 billion, up 1.9% at constant exchange rates and down 1.4% at actual exchange rates. Q4 comparable sales excluding gas
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In the UK, Lidl is transforming its contracts with its vegetable suppliers into more long-term relationships, with a view to providing greater certainty for growers in response to the constant weather challenges they face. read more

Two-thirds of Scots set to stay in for Valentine's Day, new survey reveals read more

On March 19th, 2024, CTIFL is organizing a National Day dedicated to retail trade, aimed at retail stores and supermarkets. The goal is to take stock of the fruit and vegetable trade in light of new consumer trends, in order to “guide the stores' strategic choices,” through a number of
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As new green varietals continue to expand the grape market year over year, black grapes have become a rarer sight on retail shelves due to their decreasing demand from buyers. As breeders aim to maximize returns and predict demands, black grape focus has been on a downward trajectory, Dirk
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Around eight years ago, no-one really knew Washington 38. That was our new apple’s scientific name. We had to find a brand name for it. read more

Aldi has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good to Go. read more

Aldi is planning to invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. read more

Holidays and festivities are for many retailers indispensable occasions to enhance one or more departments, develop cross-category logic, and promote specific product categories, particularly suited to certain times of the year. Valentine's Day is no exception,
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'Things can change quickly,’ the Dutch poet Brederoo once wrote. That applies to the chicory market, too. "When we started our cooperative two years ago, the market price was around €0.50 per kilo. Now chicory has been auctioned in Belgium at between €2 and €2.50 for some time," begins
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Zero Residue is networking and presenting itself as a collective brand, Paniere Zero Residui, aiming to create islands in large-scale retail outlets. At Fruit Logistica L'Insalata dell'Orto and Evergreen Group presented the new project, one of two focuses at the company's stand
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The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. Tesco took in 3,610 tonnes of British apples in the first month of 2024. read more

During Fruit Logistica 2024, the Dutch cooperative ZON and seed company BASF | Nunhems signed a collaboration agreement. They want to jointly create a strong, growing market position in retail, processing, and food service for the new 'round Intense' tomato. read more

Citrus L'Orto Italiano dates are ready to celebrate Carnival thanks to a limited edition pack, specially made for the festival. The new packs, each weighing 300 grams, are available in large-scale retail outlets and also online with a double
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For months, modern retail chains have been grappling with price containment, to stem the effects of inflation that has exploded since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, and has been further exacerbated by climate change, as it has negatively affected the
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Unfit bananas from West Australia, rejected by supermarkets due to blemishes or incorrect size and shape, are being repurposed instead of being wasted. A new freeze-drying facility in Carnarvon, located 900 kilometers north of Perth, offers an alternative for these bananas, which are otherwise
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Franka, it’s been just over a year since Aldi announced its new banana sourcing strategy and its commitment to building a fairer and more transparent banana supply chain by connecting buying and corporate responsibility. Now, you are doing the same with pineapples, where workers face a similar
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