There are those who make luxury their specialty, even in the fruit and vegetable sector: we are talking about the Japanese brand Elly Amai. We had already talked about it when the brand launched Erewhon in US supermarkets, a strawberry priced at $19 each (click here for more details). read more

Waitrose has introduced a limited-edition range of British King Strawberries, which are twice the size of the retailer's regular berry selection. read more

The cooperatively organized group of companies generated a consolidated revenue (according to BilRUG) of 12.24 billion euros (+2%) in an economic environment characterized by economic stagnation and consumer restraint. In the retail sector, the sales growth adjusted for selling space was read more

Barbara Calvaresi, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable sector at AECOC, emphasized this during the presentation of the first "Pulse of the fruit and vegetable sector." In this study, which involved the leading companies in the sector and covers 60% of the market share of the retail industry, ... read more

Belgian retailer Delhaize has launched a new initiative that aims to make vegetable production in the country more sustainable. read more

Bako Sweet is entering the West Coast Produce Show with strong momentum, surpassing others in the category in terms of both dollar and volume growth, as reported by Circana data. As the top sweet potato brand in the U.S. in terms of dollar sales, Bako Sweet is assisting retail partners in achieving Thanksgiving-level success. read more

Retail has rarely been as tough, says Tesco chief: Grocer battered by rising costs and red tape. Tesco's boss has warned that the retail industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to increasing costs and regulatory hurdles both domestically and in crises overseas. Speaking at the World Retail Congress, Ken Murphy highlighted read more

Honeybear Brands has announced the arrival of its freshly picked 2025 apple crop from Chile. Popular varieties such as Honeycrisp and the exclusive Pazazz® are now available at U.S. retailers, allowing consumers to enjoy flavorful, fresh apples throughout the spring and summer seasons. This year's imported produce is now on the market. read more

The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is going through a positive phase, as demonstrated by the growth recorded in the month of April, despite a slowdown in the trend since the beginning of the year. Among the main macrocategories, both fruits and vegetables show good performance, while the IV-V read more

W 2024 roku Aldi zwiększyło sprzedaż świeżych produktów spożywczych w Hiszpanii o 23%, umacniając tym samym swoje zaangażowanie w tę kategorię. Według Kantar Worldpanel ceny tych produktów były o 12,5% niższe od średniej branżowej, co pozwoliło zaoszczędzić 258,16 euro w porównaniu ze średnią koszyka zakupowego na rynku. read more

Morocco's berry sector has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country has positioned itself among the world's largest suppliers of raspberries and blueberries, as well as strawberries. This growth has been accompanied by the success of companies like iBerry, which has played a significant role in this expansion. read more

In the fresh produce industry, uncertainty is a constant. From severe weather and shifting regulations to labor shortages and geopolitical tensions, disruptions are inevitable. For growers, distributors, and retailers, the real challenge isn't just reacting to these changes, it's adjusting. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG) has released a new independent report that highlights the main obstacles encountered by the industry and advocates for increased investment to unlock its full potential. read more

A proposed acquisition of prepped salad and food supplier Bakkavor by convenience store giant Greencore has been delayed as both companies review terms and conditions. read more

Peach harvest is currently taking place in Central Texas. According to Jamey Vogel of Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas, "We're going to have a pretty good retail crop this year. We don't have our full crop yet, but for retail markets, we should have a pretty good supply this summer." Vogel also mentioned that the supply should last. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

Macfrut 2025 will also be remembered for the event Connessioni, an "off-site" evening held at the Teatro Verdi in Cesena, with the participation of over 220 customers, stakeholders, representatives of the Italian and international retail sector, suppliers, and commercial partners of the Group. read more

As the floral industry prepares for Floriexpo 2025, The Bloom Show recently aired a special episode featuring expert guests Kim Boin, Senior Key Account Executive at Galleria Farms, Bob Callahan, President of Floriexpo, and Bradley Gaines, Director of Floral at United Supermarkets. Hosted by [...] read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more