The latest ESG sustainability report on the retail sector could not fail to arouse interest. The data show a growing commitment, but also gaps to be filled and the need to clearly communicate the results achieved, with the aim of involving the entire supply chain. read more

Ortoverde continues its path of innovation on the shelves of Italian large-scale retail, launching several distinctive novelties with the aim of making its brand known and growing. The new product lines are characterized by originality as their guiding principle, supported by the experience gained in the Spanish market. read more

The supermarket chain Delhaize has switched the packaging for its Belgian-grown strawberries from plastic to new cardboard punnets. read more

The Hungarian native Adam Harcz, 42, had been working as the purchasing manager at Lidl Austria from 2020 until June 2023, before transitioning to the role of purchasing manager at the Hungarian branch. Prior to his time in Austria, Harcz had already spent seven years working in Hungary. read more

Adopting ESG Rating as a criterion for the evaluation of partners and suppliers by the retail trade. The proposal comes from Romagnoli, which is ready to publish the fifth edition of the sustainability report. "For years, we have been using ESG Rating as an essential tool to measure the read more

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A new report released today highlights significant risks to the UK's fresh food supply if retailers and importers do not take action to mitigate the increasing effects of climate change. In 2024, the UK imported 47% of its vegetables and 84% of its fruit, indicating a heavy dependence on global growing conditions. read more

The Italian company NewPrinces (formerly Newlat) has signed a binding agreement with Carrefour for the acquisition of 100% of Carrefour Italia's capital, based on an enterprise value of approximately 1 billion, as reported by Ansa. The plan includes the three companies under the umbrella of... read more

W zeszłym roku FV Seleqt wprowadziło paprykę o nazwie Crunchino na rynki Niemiec, Finlandii i Szwecji. "W tym roku po raz pierwszy zaoferujemy tę unikalną paprykę również innym klientom, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się tym wyjątkowym produktem" - mówi kierownik produktu Norman van.

Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more

Organic mixed lettuce was priced at CHF 17.43/kg (USD 21.91) in traditional retail outlets in May. From June 2023 onwards, the monthly price has mostly stayed between CHF 17.43 to CHF 17.46/kg, with an exception in December 2024 when it reached CHF 18.89/kg (USD 23.75). read more

According to data from the NielsenIQ Consumer Panel, the average Italian consumer visits 7 different stores to do their grocery shopping. This number has been increasing compared to the past, reflecting a high level of brand disloyalty, as evidenced by the accumulation of products in Italian households. read more

Carrefour has launched a new program called 'Choose Better' in Kenya, aiming to encourage healthy and sustainable shopping among consumers. The initiative is designed to make it easier and more attractive for Kenyan shoppers to make healthier and more sustainable choices. read more

On The Bloom Show, host Sahid Nahim welcomed a trailblazer whose name is nearly synonymous with innovation in floral retail: Jim McCann, Founder of 1-800-Flowers. From one flower shop in New York City to a multi-brand gifting empire, Jim's story is packed with hard-won wisdom and forward-looking insights. read more

Green'05 operates on a forty-hectare area, cultivating a variety of foliage and bedding plants according to customer demand. The company supplies large retailers and wholesalers that have their own sustainability criteria, says cultivation manager Willem Bart Junte. "We encounter several challenges, such as... read more

A two-day event called "Business meetings with buyers of large-scale Retailers present in Poland" will be held in Warsaw on the 16th and 17th of September 2025. This initiative aims to connect plant and flower suppliers with category purchasing managers from the major retail chains operating in Poland. read more

In the 28th week, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector records a new growth, albeit with only slightly positive volumes. Among the sales channels, supermarkets stand out, while discount stores and hypermarkets continue to show signs of decline. read more

Świeże, mrożone i przetworzone jagody stanowią wielomiliardową branżę w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Tylko w Arkansas świeże czarne jagody przynoszą rocznie 24,3 miliona dolarów do gospodarki stanu. Jednak te delikatne jagody, zwykle sprzedawane w plastikowych pojemnikach w supermarketach, muszą być. read more

The UK's largest food retailer, Tesco, has redesigned its 5-a-day campaign and introduced a new project aimed at boosting sales of fruits and vegetables. This initiative is part of Tesco's efforts to make healthy eating more accessible for its customers by removing barriers. read more

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has issued an update on the discovery of Scirtothrips aurantii and Scirtothrips dorsalis on ornamental plants in a greenhouse at a retail nursery in the Netherlands (Municipality Altena). The two thrips species, Scirtothrips aurantii and... read more