During the periodic surveys conducted in the retail points by IFN, we have found that some horticultural categories have quite uniform assortments among different stores, especially when it comes to similar formats and sizes, as in the case of potatoes. However, they are not uniform. read more

The wholesale market was located in Düsseldorf for 80 years. At the beginning of this year, the retailers relocated to the City Docks in the Hülsen industrial park. City Dock Düsseldorf Hilden comprises of 17 units, with nine of them serving as the central hub for the Düsseldorf wholesale market. read more

In the vast universe of Italian fruit and vegetables, there is a new team ready to save the world... or at least the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. They are called "The Heroes of Fruit and Vegetables" and they come directly from Vittoria, in the heart of agricultural Sicily. Leading them are not capes. read more

As communicated by the retailer, the installation will cover a roof area of around 59,000 m2 and consist of over 21,000 modules. It has an installed capacity of 10MWp and will produce approximately ten gigawatt hours of solar power per year, which exceeds the annual electricity consumption of more than 3,500. read more

According to Albert Heijn, Margaret Versteden-van Duijn was chosen as a leader who not only has extensive experience in retail and technological visions but also a good understanding of societal issues. read more

Every year, the orange flowers return for King's Day at the Dutch nursery G. de Koning. "Supermarkets include orange flowers in their bouquets, and florists enjoy showcasing orange chrysanthemums or orange-dyed Gypsophila Million Star. Orange chrysanthemums, in particular, are very popular. read more

The Kreling Chrysanten cooperative, which consists of five growers, provides 160 million chrysanthemum stems to retailers annually. This family business is dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and fair employment practices. Their hard work was recognized with a nomination for the Tuinbouw... read more

Ireland: Applegreen M&S Food partnership reaches milestone as new Tipperary Town store reopens

Applegreen, one of Ireland's leading roadside hospitality brands, has achieved a milestone by opening a new Marks & Spencer Food "shop-in-shop" outlet at its Tipperary Town location. This partnership offers local customers and travelers passing through the town a new shopping experience. read more

Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, the prices of root vegetables remain high. In retail markets, prices range from 1.70 to 3 manats per kilogram (approximately $1.00 to $1.75), which is nearly double compared to the previous year. Early potato varieties are priced between 3 to 4. read more

Royal Gardens Ltd., a subsidiary of the Avon Valley Floral group, has planned an open house for Tuesday to commemorate 50 years in operation. The greenhouse, which employs approximately 150 individuals, is a wholesale supplier specializing in spring bedding plants for retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, and Kent Building. read more

In Lincolnshire, Moulton Bulb, founded in 1948, has increased its onion supply to Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket, since 2012. Initially delivering 100 tons weekly, the company now supplies over 750 tons weekly, making Aldi its largest retail partner. Moulton Bulb contributes. read more

The French market for organic fruit and vegetables is experiencing growth again after a difficult couple of years, during which supermarkets reduced their offerings and consumers spent less due to high inflation. read more

Aldi has announced that it is encouraging shoppers to buy British early this spring by reducing the price of its domestically grown strawberries in stores. read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Holland: Ahold Delhaize announces leadership changes at Albert Heijn and bol

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, who is currently the Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed as the Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Maite Zubiaurre, who is currently... read more

Zaledwie pod koniec zeszłego tygodnia w uzbeckich supermarketach pojawiły się pierwsze słodkie wiśnie z nowego sezonu, a teraz farmerzy informują, że pierwsze arbuzi dojrzały. Według EastFruit, niewielkie partie wczesnych odmian arbuza są już gotowe do wysyłki przez farmerów w Uzbekistanie. read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are rare, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, says Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. Those who want to protect their freshly planted greens from potential damage caused by cold snaps. read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured above), published on his LinkedIn profile regarding which strategies to adopt in light of an almost inevitable decline in volumes in the coming years. read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are uncommon, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, according to Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. For those looking to protect their freshly planted greens from sudden cold snaps, it's a good time to be cautious. read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more