Amazon closes 2024 with a revenue of 638 billion dollars (approximately 614 billion euros), up 11% from the previous year, fueled by a strong performance in the fourth quarter (+10%). But the real surprise concerns the profits: the net income has almost doubled (+95%). read more

This February, Growy officially launched its first own-label produce in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers will now have access to salad mixes, herbs, and microgreens grown in Amsterdam, primarily found in the Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort areas. The products are available at a price range of €1.29 to read more

UK: Pricewatch Group becomes the first retailer to utilize the last-mile delivery solution offered by British retail technology company NearSt. NearSt has introduced a new solution for convenience retailers in the UK, which seamlessly integrates their EPoS systems and in-store inventory with popular delivery platforms like Uber Eats. read more

Zachowując się na zimno i ciemno, popyt na mieloną cykorę utrzymuje się. Takie informacje dostarcza nam Herman Lion z firmy Lathouwers & Co. "Na początku producenci musieli szukać dobrych plonów, ale teraz sytuacja wygląda pozytywnie. Mamy stabilne dostawy i jesteśmy w stanie sprostać popytowi. Popyt ten zawsze. read more

Valfrutta Fresco, a company of the Alegra Group specializing in premium 100% Made in Italy fruit and vegetables, together with MD, a major retail chain present throughout the country, have launched an important initiative to support the AIRC Foundation for cancer research: until February 23rd. read more

Perishable fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a limited postharvest lifespan, which often leads to economic losses due to their short shelf life in retail settings. Researchers from the Department of Dairy and Food Science at South Dakota State University are working to address this problem by read more

Another edition of Fruit Logistica has just ended in the capital of Germany, the leading country in organic food sales in EU retail with almost 34% of the total, as per the latest report by FiBL, IFOAM - Organics International. In 2022, organic food consumption saw a read more

Farmers, industry technicians, but also nurserymen and retailers: over 250 different players from the entire supply chain were present in recent days at the Open Day dedicated to Mohikan F1, the new cluster tomato from BASF | Nunhems. At the operational headquarters of Tecno Vivai. read more

Princesa Amandine® has taken a significant step by expanding its distribution network. It is now joining the digital sales platform Amazon Fresh. Consumers

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Nergi-branded kiwi berries have made significant progress over the past two decades. Originally from Asia and unfamiliar in Europe, these small, green, tangy fruits – often mistaken for olives by Europeans – are now commonly found in many European supermarkets. read more

Branston's new potato brand Nanna Tate has expanded its product line by introducing a range of prepared potato dishes at Tesco starting from February 10th. read more

In February 2024, the logistics company Nagel Group supplied the Aldi Süd regional branches in Langenfeld with frozen products. Step by step, additional assortments were integrated, so that all product categories are now processed via the digital delivery note from Cloud4Log. read more

The retail sector, including the Denns BioMarkets, grew by 11.7% last year, placing dennree above the positive industry trend. With the second generation taking over management, the company is rejuvenating 50 years after its founding and proudly looks back on its most successful fiscal year. read more

SPAR China partners are continuing store development nationwide. Recently, at the end of 2024, the SPAR Supermarket Qingdao Leke City officially opened its doors after undergoing significant renovations. This store places a strong emphasis on fresh produce, offering a wide variety of local and international fruits. read more

Five unions - CFTC, CGT, CFDT, FO-FGTA, and SNCDD CFE-CGC - have called for an indefinite strike at Lidl France starting from Friday, February 7th. The unions are demanding a salary increase, better working conditions, and are against the proposal to open Lidl stores on Sundays. According to the unions, the strike is aimed at achieving these objectives. read more

At Fruit Logistica, L’Insalata dell’Orto presented its main projects for the retail sector, the enhancement of PGI products (such as Venetian radicchio and arugula from Piana del Sele), organic production, the zero residue certified range, and the continuous growth in the sector of... read more

The marketing team at Spring Meadow Nursery will unveil 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube Live Stream event on Friday, February 21 at 12:00 PM ET. The showcased shrubs will be new retail varieties for the year 2025. The event will be presented in a lunch-and-learn style format. read more

Just a few days after the passing of President Gianni Indino, Fedagromercati-Confcommercio and the entire sector come together to support the family and the city of Rimini as well as the Rimini Agri-Food Center. read more

"Aldi South Group is the latest addition to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI)," the organization shared on LinkedIn. "As a global retailer dedicated to sustainability, Aldi South Group incorporates responsible practices throughout its supply chain. Their Global Sustainability Strategy..." read more

Greenfood is furthering its expansion strategy in Sweden by establishing a new partnership with Odlarlaget. This partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Agtira's cucumbers through Greenfood's network of partners, such as retail chains, individual stores, and restaurants. The agreement covers the majority of the market. read more