Carrying out a weekly grocery shop in Malta costs 21% of a person’s average monthly salary in Malta, compared to 19% in Sicily and 16% in Cyprus. An analysis carried out by Times of Malta looked at the average price of several basic food items across three supermarkets in Malta, Sicily and
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Recently, tomato production has picked up due to the sunnier weather and the longer day length in Central Europe. Promotional campaigns are increasingly drawing attention to the German offer. read more

After a few rollercoaster weeks for fruit and vegetable sales by weight, the 17th week of 2023 finally sees double-digit trends; however, the gap with Lcc is growing. In terms of channels, the supermarket is flying, while the discount store is the one, among
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In the Netherlands, the artisanal raw food salads prepared fresh daily at the Den Hollander family's greengrocer were a regional staple for years. When, 20 years ago, the processing space behind the store grew too small, Erik Den Hollander and his wife Aleida decided to start an independent
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Every month, British Apples & Pears Ltd data presents data as a percentage of all British apples sold, by supermarkets (green line). read more

European agri-tech firm Abaco Group and crop science organisation NIAB have partnered with Asda, Tesco and McCain Foods to launch a digital application aimed at supporting farmers and growers to better manage soil health and productivity. read more

UK organic supermarket chain Planet Organic has been rescued by Bioren Limited, whose shareholders include the founders of the organic supermarket chain, Renée and Brian Elliott. The deal will see ten Planet Organic outlets remaining open across London, saving 194 jobs instore and 71 jobs in
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EastFruit analysts review the latest retail price dynamics in Georgia. According to official statistics, retail prices for vegetables in Georgia went down by 6% in April 2023 compared to March 2023. A further reduction is expected in May. read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a leading multinational retailer and one of the world's most important players, continues its growth plan in Italy by announcing new career opportunities in its more than 150 shops and 2 poles
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Abacates do Brasil has launched an initiative to promote avocado superharvest and impact retailers and consumers; actions include advertising film on free-to-air television, digital assets, OOH advertising and recipe videos. read more

An open-day event was held jointly by Progene Seed and Southern Seed, aimed at showing support to the operators in the industry. It was an eventful morning, made up of comparisons and curiosity on the part of the professionals from the sector based on a date variety that has been popular for
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In the last few days at Macfrut I have been asked this question: 'How come large-scale distribution is 'demonised' by the production world? 7A question that in my opinion is provocative, full of preconceptions, which in 2023 I would never have expected, because it is certainly a child of the past, as it is
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South African retailer Food Lover’s Market has launched its seventh in-store Hunger Month initiative, culminating with World Hunger Day on 28 May 2023. read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has launched this year’s Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign. read more

Tesco is reported to have become the first UK retailer to cut out peat on its British-grown bedding plants. The move is aimed at reducing the retailer’s carbon footprint, and involves teaming up with ornamental plant supplier Bridge Farm Horticulture in Spalding. It is hoped that the
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Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued modernity and presence in the hearts of cities by offering the local populations diverse and high-quality healthy food from the best farms
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Hummus, soups and velvety soups. These are the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco presented during the last edition of Macfrut. References made by small artisan producers and which are attracting the interest of large-scale organised distribution, where they will be available in a few
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Selenella Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Consortium for Quality Potatoes), made its presence at the 40th edition of Macfrut with products derived from agriculture 4.0, with a high level of quality and low environmental impact. Among other things, harvesting operations of new
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The European Commission and the UK government has agreed on requirements for the labelling on agri-food retail goods. A label will be placed at different levels starting from individual, box, shelf signs and posters. Milk, butter, meat, fish and vegetables will start carrying a “not for EU”
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