More and more large retail chains are going digital, making available to their end customers free downloadable applications that summarise the advantages of relying on their brand, with the possibility of associating the corresponding card
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"Although volumes are still limited, we are processing around 7 thousand punnets a day, most of which with the distributor brand. We supply around twenty supermarkets in general but while, up until last year, only one or two chains preferred branded products, the figure has doubled over the past
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After a major decline in production during the summer, supermarkets and stores are once again selling Algarve oranges. The 2022/2023 production campaign ended with a 50% production decline in the summer variety. This decline saw virtually no oranges being produced in August, September, October,
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Turnover growth in three years of 25% (2021-2023) for a turnover of more than 100 million euro in 2023. These are the success figures of Polenghi, the Italian family company and market leader in Europe of high-quality lemon juices that exports to over 70 countries (for
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In the first eleven months of 2023, the domestic convenience market faced one of the most difficult periods since it began to develop, second only to the pandemic, with declining volumes and rising prices. However, the autumn is seeing a recovery in the
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As the holiday season approaches, the fresh herb industry braces for the busiest week of the year, navigating challenges that threaten the stability of the supply chain. Omer Kamp, of Europe Retail Packing BV, acknowledges the inevitability of shortages and unexpected delays during the Christmas
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According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023. read more

The Fresh Produce Forum will focus on digitalisation, AI and sustainability and explore the potential for profitable new developments in areas such as digital marketing. Paulina Drott from GS1, for example, will discuss how fruit and vegetable retailers can benefit from digitalisation in a
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Germany turnaround 'will take a little longer,' says Metro AG CEO read more

It has been a difficult year for service products in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale distribution, where the overwhelming majority of volumes for the category is developed - by now - by only two channels, supermarket and discount. However, on the whole, the haemorrhage in consumption since the beginning of the year is tending to heal,
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While other South African retailers need to import avocados from Spain, Israel and Tanzania, Pick n Pay through their fresh produce suppliers are excited about their low carbon footprint offering which they call Butterball avocados. read more

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is attributing the recent increase in retail potato prices to meetings the organization has held with the Irish multiples. IFA Potato Committee chair, Sean Ryan, commented: “LIDL and ALDI are the only retailers yet to come on board. Right now, 7.5kg packs
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In November 2023, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Tesco bought 3,104 tons, Aldi took in 2,682 tons. read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a reference multinational reality in the large-scale retail trade, consolidates its presence in Lombardy with the inauguration of two new shops in Muggiò (MB) in Via Giuseppe Mazzini, at the corner of Via Beato Angelico, and in Milanin Via Cenisio 11,
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Retailer lists are now available for peaches, nectarines and plums linked to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person and sickened others. read more

M&S has passed the milestone of 70 million meals donated to local charities via its food redistribution partner Neighbourly. read more

Trade body British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the ongoing struggles for beleaguered UK topfruit growers. read more

Shen Li, Freshippo’s co-founder and head of sustainable development spoke at COP28 China Corner’s Side Event, sharing the company’s approach to climate resilience.   read more

"When introducing a new variety to the market, you're always hopeful that consumers will love it as much as you do," says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms. With about three out of five shoppers purchasing tomatoes, it is a popular item at retail. At the same time, many new tomato
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Alastair Findlay, a previous Chairman and long time grower at Bedfordshire Growers visited USA in early 1990s on a trip hosted by a UK retailer looking specifically at the development of sweet onions, In the states approximately 20% of all onions sold are sweet. With key varieties such as
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