CAST 2025 is behind us. At Danziger in Gilroy, CA, visitors were given a backstage pass to a greenhouse full of color and creativity. From new genetics to retail inspiration, eye-catching combos to elegant novelties, the mood was energetic for this season and beyond. "CAST is a great" read more

"The days when Lidl showed great respect for French producers are long gone," claims the Sauvons les Fruits et Légumes de France collective, which accuses the German discount chain of "waging a price war." This is a situation that the collective links directly to the departure of Michel Biero. read more

Aldi UK Chief Executive Giles Hurley reflects on significant retail technology changes as the company surpasses the milestone of 1,000 stores. As the German retailer marks 35 years of operations in the UK, Hurley has shared updates on the progress made, including new store openings. read more

Target Corporation announced the expansion of its floral offerings with the launch of Good Little Garden, the retailer's first standalone floral owned brand. Whether shopping for special occasions like Mother's Day or to simply brighten their own day, consumers now have more fresh options. read more

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), the organizer of the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration, has announced that the dates for the 2026 event are March 24-27, 2026. This industry event, which is aimed at brokers, growers, and retailers, will once again take place at various locations across California, providing a preview of read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

W Uzbekistanie czereśnie są czymś więcej niż tylko owocem - są one kulturowym znakiem oraz sygnałem nadejścia cieplejszych dni. Znany z żyznych ziem i bogatego dziedzictwa rolniczego, Uzbekistan produkuje niektóre z najwyższej jakości czereśni w regionie, a pojawienie się pierwszych partii w read more

Each spring, as Easter draws near, millions of people around the world take part in the tradition of coloring eggs - a symbol of life, renewal, and resurrection. While synthetic dyes are prevalent on supermarket shelves, there is an increasing trend towards rediscovering the beauty and significance of using natural dyes for coloring eggs. read more

Italian supermarket Italmark (Selex) in Carpenedolo (BS) has been renovated following damage caused by extreme weather events 18 months ago. The store covers a total area of 2,476 square meters, with approximately 200 square meters dedicated to fruits and vegetables, offering a new look as reported in Gdoweek. read more

It has always been one of the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, present in shopping carts 365 days a year. The banana, an iconic and one of the best-selling products ever, has often been talked about for its aggressive pricing strategies adopted in retail outlets. read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

From today, the new Selenella New Potatoes will be back in the fruit and vegetable departments of the best retail stores. A 100% Italian product, the result of high-quality work, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. Today marks the beginning of the marketing campaign: "This year we started..." read more

"With this collaboration, both cooperatives aim to highlight Belgian blueberries and ensure that this local quality product receives a prominent and visible place in the offerings of Belgian retail, wholesale, and specialty stores." read more

During Holy Week (Week 16), strawberries are the most advertised fruit in German supermarkets. They are promoted 44 times, surpassing apples, which are in second place with 41 promotions. German strawberries are already being advertised as the primary origin six times. read more

Morrisons and Asda have reduced the price of British seasonal vegetables to just 8p in time for Easter weekend roasts. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

The supermarket chain Iperal has obtained "economic and non-economic benefits, due to the extreme flexibility of the workforce at its disposal and the imposition of completely inadequate rates compared to the required work rhythms". read more

Easter is always a crucial moment for sales in the retail sector, even though the continuous shifting of the holiday from one year to the next makes the interpretation of results in the weeks leading up to it less immediate. During this period, promotions play a significant role, but read more

The Co-op is asserting its lead in the competition to sell 100% British strawberries across the country this summer. read more

The approximately 3,200 independent Edeka retailers once again confirmed their leading position in the German food retail sector with a turnover of 40.8 billion euros - an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Netto Marken-Discount increased its turnover by 2.7% to now 17.6 billion euros. read more