The domestic consumption of potatoes and retail sales continue to be slow. The warm weather this summer has impacted sales. Although sales of Queens were initially reported to be strong, they have also decreased this week. It is expected that sales of potatoes through food service channels will be positive. read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more

The British government presented in late June 2025 new standards to promote healthier eating, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan. The program directly involves supermarkets and producers, encouraging them to increase the range of healthy products and to... read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

July is one of the peak months for watermelon sales in the large-scale retail trade (Gdo), as it accounts for over a third of seasonal volumes. For this reason, Italiafruit is presenting one of its analyses dedicated to the category during such a strategic period. The survey focuses on the management of. read more

While the strawberry harvest in open fields is already coming to an end, greenhouse operations are just entering the second half. German greenhouse strawberries will continue to be available to retailers until December. The Janssen family business in the Lower Rhine region has been one of the. read more

The relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and the Large-Scale Retail sector is now a key indicator to measure the sustainable transformation of Organized Retail. But what are the real priorities and challenges that the sector is facing? Here is a summary of the analysis conducted. read more

For apricots and plums, both belonging to the drupe family, the peak selling period in large-scale retail distribution is concentrated between late spring and early summer, in a significantly narrower timeframe compared to more seasonally diversified products. read more

The saying that it's only a disaster when no disaster happens certainly rings true for field vegetables this year. "Conditions have been perfect for us, but also across Europe, leading to high yields. In other years, there's always at least one plot with problems, but this year everything turned out well." read more

Mauro Carbonetti is the new CEO of Coal, a company affiliated with the VéGé Group, which has over 30 affiliated companies and more than 3,800 retail outlets nationwide. read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

IGD's most recent Viewpoint report predicts that retail food inflation will reach its highest point at 5.1 per cent in late summer 2025, surpassing general inflation by a significant margin. read more

A new report has identified a significant risk to the UK’s fresh food supply if retailers and importers do not take action to understand and reduce the impact of climate change. read more

Growers Garden, a snack brand based in Fife and established in 2019, has expanded its distribution to over 50 Tesco stores across Scotland with its cauliflower crisps lineup. These crisps are made from surplus and imperfect vegetables sourced from farming partners in the east of Scotland. read more

The voices suggesting that Carrefour may soon leave the Italian market are becoming increasingly insistent. This was reiterated by Corriere della Sera, in an article by Francesco Bertolino, which reveals that the French group has tasked Rothschild with exploring the market for a possible divestment. read more

In the world of fruits and vegetables, there is always room for innovation, and this summer British consumers will be able to experience something out of the ordinary thanks to a new variety of grapes that tastes like the famous mojito cocktail. Starting from tomorrow, retail outlets will offer this unique grape variety. read more

Cibus expands its retail real estate portfolio with ten acquisitions. The real estate firm has purchased ten properties in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium through four separate transactions, with a total underlying property value of approximately €36.5 million. In Belgium, Cibus is acquiring a Proxy. read more