Aldi is increasing the number of long-term agreements it has in place with British produce and horticulture suppliers in a bid to support UK growers. read more

From 9 March onward, Siger Spaans will join Koppert as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Siger brings broad international experience in financial leadership across retail and consumer-focused businesses. He held several senior finance roles within Ahold Delhaize and most recently served as CFO of. read more

Leafood is getting ready to launch a new product in the Baltic retail market: cucumber microgreens. In addition to a Super Trio Mix of sprouts and updated packaging, it will start being available on supermarket shelves in Lithuania in the upcoming weeks. The concept originated from a basic inquiry about taste. read more

In 2025, there is a recovery phase for fruit and vegetable consumption in Italy. According to the Cso Italy Consumption Report, retail purchases reached 5.45 million tons, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024, with a total value of 13.77 billion euros. read more

Fresh produce often reflects the values of a supermarket. At Dave's Fresh Market in America, not only is the variety of fresh produce showcased, but it is also emphasized. In the chain's ten stores in Rhode Island, the company showcases a fresh produce department that is exceptionally large, well-maintained, and presented in a way that is rarely seen elsewhere. read more

Auchan Retail sees light at the end of the tunnel as it reports sales of €32.1 billion for 2025, marking a 1.5% increase compared to last year. The company's EBITDA reached €1.025 billion, showing a significant 16.1% increase, while the gross margin also rose by 1% to €7.374 billion (22.9% of sales). Cost control efforts are proving successful. read more

Największy brytyjski detalista spożywczy Tesco twierdzi, że zdobył "gourmet-quality", brytyjski szparagi półtora miesiąca wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku, dzięki połączeniu nowych technik uprawy i ostatnich cieplejszych warunków pogodowych. read more

The supermarket is no longer just a place of shelves and cash registers but has transformed into a real educational ecosystem. The Arenaha Group recently launched an ambitious project for food education starting from the SuperConveniente store in Vittoria, to bring classes. read more

Iperal, an Italian company in the Modern Distribution sector born in Valtellina in 1986, became part of the companies associated with Federdistribuzione. A family business with a strong regional character, Iperal is now a modern and constantly evolving entity: it has 56 retail outlets. read more

The day after the conclusion of the annual commercial negotiations between retailers and manufacturers (March 1st), Serge Papin, Minister for SMEs and Trade, announced his plans to reform what he referred to as a system "that is running out of steam." He also stated that compliance checks would be conducted. read more

After the first small quantities were harvested at the end of January, the greenhouse lettuce season on the island of Reichenau really took off in the second half of February. "We have already completed our first small-scale campaigns in food retail, but from week 10 onwards, there will be... read more

Competition in the Spanish food market, both inside and outside the home, has been on the rise in recent months. The horeca sector, comprising bars and restaurants, is experiencing a decline, while modern retail chains such as Mercadona and Lidl are driving growth in 2025. These two chains are leading the way in the market. read more

The production of flowers in Russia has been steadily increasing over the past five years, rising from around 347 million stems to approximately 454.8 million stems in 2025. The percentage of domestically grown flowers in retail sales has also seen an increase, climbing from 14% in 2019 to 22-25% in 2025. Within the premium rose segment, Russian... read more

The Migros Group is restructuring its import logistics for fruits and vegetables: starting in 2028, Buonvicini AG will be managing this sector on behalf of Migros. They are currently developing optimal processes and solutions for implementation. As part of this reorganization, the goal is to establish a focused approach. read more

Nowe dane dotyczące sprzedaży brytyjskich jabłek do supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii w lutym 2026 roku pokazują wyraźną różnicę między sprzedawcami detalicznymi pod względem tego, jak silnie wspierają krajowe owoce w stosunku do udziału w rynku spożywczym. Pod względem całkowitej ilości, Aldi zakupiło największą ilość brytyjskich jabłek od BAPL. read more

UK: Lidl and Waitrose among top performers as grocery price inflation rises for the first time in four months. The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator reveals that take-home sales at leading UK grocers grew by 3.4% in the four weeks up to 22nd February, slightly lower than the 3.8% growth reported previously. read more

The French retail chain Intermarché has announced its intention to establish several long-term contracts with local fruit and vegetable suppliers next year, as a part of its broader pledge to support the domestic agricultural industry. read more

Produkcja owoców smoczych w Brazylii wzrosła w ostatnich latach i staje się alternatywnym uprawą w regionie Amazonii. Pochodzący z Ameryki i szeroko produkowany w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej pitaya zyskuje na znaczeniu w brazylijskim rolnictwie owocowym w miarę wzrostu popytu, w tym na rynkach eksportowych. read more

Lidl Italy, a leading supermarket chain in the retail industry with 800 stores nationwide, announces the appointment of Martin Brandenburger as Chief Executive Officer. read more

Ahold Delhaize has announced the appointment of Stephane Deutsch as the Brand President of Super Indo, effective June 22. This decision comes after Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen has chosen to depart from the company. read more