Jason Tarry is stepping down as president of IGD, to be replaced by Simon Roberts. read more

After the ups and downs experienced by mass consumption in recent years, the outlook for 2024 points to the start of a new cycle that will be marked by stability. Stable volume, moderate growth of the retail brand and recovery of trends that were already in place.
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The first South African pears destined for Origin Fruit Direct are on their way to the Netherlands. "Over the years, the South African top fruit import volume has significantly decreased. We're a relatively small player and try to specialize mainly in blushed pears," says Randolf Aaldijk. "The
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Trigo, a leading provider of computer vision technologies that transform traditional shops into digital smart-stores, and discount chain Netto Marken-Discount have announced their collaboration to launch the first end-to-end grocery shop with
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Artificial intelligence (AI) allied with fruit and vegetables: from the field to the supermarket shelf, to monitor crops and plan agronomic strategies that can defend against adversity, to interpret consumers and develop consumption, to revolutionise the
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The sixth year of Aldi in Italy, part of the Aldi Süd Group, a leading multinational supermarket chain among the world's major operators, closed with the ambitious goal of more than 170 openings, successfully continuing the path of
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Belgium: Too Good To Go trials AI inventory management read more

The year 2023 ended with a breakeven in volume sales for the fruit and vegetable department, even though the two half-year trends have opposite signs but with an ever-increasing inflationary effect. read more

Almost all supermarkets and greengrocers in Europe are selling them now: pointed peppers. With their extra sweet taste, they are increasingly preferred to standard blocky peppers. In 1996, three pepper growers started experimenting with growing sweet pointed peppers. “They are a niche product
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Blueberries all the way from Romania are now hitting supermarkets across the Middle East, thanks to a new partnership between DP World and a young game-loving fruit producer, Agricrafters. read more

In January, supermarkets and markets across Ukraine witnessed a surge in vegetable and fruit prices. As of January 23, the minimum price for cucumbers reached 1.46 euros/kg, with the maximum hitting 2.10 euros/kg. Tomatoes, the most economical choice, are available from 0.5 euros/kg, while the
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In November 2023, we conducted an online “qualitative” survey with 300 UK grocery shoppers. We asked respondents what factors were important to them when in a supermarket buying fruit or vegetables. read more

In November 2023, we conducted an online “qualitative” survey with 300 UK grocery shoppers. We asked respondents what factors were important to them when in a supermarket buying fruit or vegetables. read more

Sainsbury’s will have invested a total of £220m into lowering prices by the end of this financial year, the supermarket revealed. read more

In her contribution, Farina Lurz from the AMI explored the question of whether and if so how the demand for onions is reacting to the sharp rise in consumer prices. During the pandemic, retail purchase volumes had risen sharply because out-of-home consumption facilities were temporarily closed.
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Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2024. read more

The price of fresh produce is being locked in and reduced by governments and retailers across Asia ahead of Lunar New Year in response to cost of living pressures.  read more

October to December 2023 marked the first quarter of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. read more

UK farmers are urging stricter regulations to protect them from the 'big six' supermarkets' perceived unjust treatment. A scarecrow protest outside Parliament recently represented the farmers' plight, coinciding with MPs discussing grocery supply chain reforms. The debate comes after over
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"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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