Once again, Frank Matthews Trees, New Leaf Plants, and The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are excited to invite you to their open event for 2026. Bransford Webbs, entering its fourth consecutive year, this collaborative event continues to go from strength to strength as it offers garden centers the opportunity to showcase their latest products and innovations. read more

Conade Coop Italia, the two main players in the Italian large-scale retail sector, will be present at Macfrut 2026, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre (April 21-23, 2026), with their own exhibition area. read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

The Supervisory Board of Royal FloraHolland (RFH) has announced that Hendrik Jan Roel, who assumed the role of interim CFO in the fall, will be departing at the start of 2026 to join Jumbo Supermarkets, where he has accepted a permanent position. Roel's temporary CFO role was due to... read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be reintroduced to retail stores in the UK in early December. This variety will once again be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 brand. According to BASF | Nunhems, "Whether it is in the kitchen or around the Monopoly board, nobody..." read more

Restrain has appointed Mr. Gonzalo Caldiz as its new Managing Director for Latin America, a decision that is in line with the company's strategy to grow its operations in the region. Mr. Caldiz, who is also the Managing Director of AgriCal Cono Sur S.A., Restrain's agency partner in Latin America, has read more

In recent years, the narrative of food has changed channels: from the supermarket shelves to the screens of smartphones, where fruits and vegetables become protagonists of viral trends. Today, social media platforms have a decisive influence on the tastes and purchasing choices of consumers. read more

The melon market experienced a tumultuous 2025, with strong fluctuations throughout the season in both volume and value. As highlighted by the analyses of the Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the monthly trends recorded by Hypermarkets and Supermarkets tell the story. read more

Iperal, one of the most dynamic supermarket chains in Northern Italy, has built its reputation on quality, service, and a close connection with the communities in which it operates. With 56 retail locations, over 50,000 employees, and an expanding range of fresh products, the activities of read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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The French pear industry was anticipating a good season, but it surpassed expectations. Updated forecasts at the end of October/beginning of November predict a harvest of around 150,000 tons, compared to the 140,000 tons forecasted by PrognosFruit in August. The quality of the fruits is also excellent. read more

For 20 years now, the company Ludwig Schenk has been supplying retailers, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and institutional caterers in a wide radius with all kinds of cut produce. What once began as a modest production facility to supplement the traditional fruit and vegetable wholesale business has now grown into a reputable source for high-quality prepared fruits and vegetables. read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

The launch of the limited edition Tropical Christmas Mixin marks a new step in Fresco Senso's innovative journey, bringing to the shelves of retailers a product designed to enhance the holidays with a fresh, colorful, and flavorful offering. The two variants capture meticulous attention to detail. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

The ironic title not only aims to highlight how the eleventh month of the year is among the least brilliant for the consumption of fruit and vegetable products... but also wants to emphasize the attention that large-scale retail distribution reserves for this category in autumn. read more

Katar reduces its stake in Sainsbury's to end its nearly two-decade reign as top shareholder. Katar's sovereign wealth fund intends to decrease its ownership in Britain's second-largest supermarket group, Sainsbury's, by almost 4%, as indicated by a term sheet. This move marks the conclusion of its long-standing position as the leading shareholder in the company. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more