In particular, berries, watermelons, pineapples, grapes, and bananas were mentioned. Overall, fruit sales increased by almost 10% in just three weeks. In response to the high temperatures, Tesco significantly increased its stockpiling of fruits. The company stated that they worked closely to accommodate the demand. read more

For 7 years now, the French banana has been an official partner of the Tour de France. It is the only representative of overseas agriculture, and also the only fruit present at the event. Géraldine M'Barga M'Boa, public relations manager in charge of major events, and Audrey Ktourza, from UGPBAN. read more

Belarus has introduced a law that imposes fines on retailers who fail to stock potatoes and other vegetables from stabilization funds. The law, which was published on July 16, includes penalties ranging from 5 to 200 base units, equivalent to 210 to 8,400 rubles this year. This action follows a decree. read more

Sekoya's global licensees and supermarket category managers gathered at Fall Creek in Meterik on Tuesday, 15 July, for the Sekoya Field & Forum. After a bus trip to a nearby field where the Sekoya Grande and Crunch varieties were grown both in pots and in the ground, the official programme began. read more

Not just a citrus specialist for large-scale retail, but also a cutting-edge company. All Citrus has previewed some of the most significant points from the upcoming fourth sustainability report to a select group of stakeholders during the event "Measuring the...". read more

Wstrząsającą szafkę z produktami spożywczymi: Nowe winogrona o smaku koktajlu Mojito trafiają do sklepów Co-op. Co-op poinformował: "Nowość na półce z owocami, winogrona o smaku Mojito trafiają do Wielkiej Brytanii i pojawią się w sklepach Co-op już od przyszłego tygodnia. Idealne dla fanów popularnego letniego koktajlu. Dostępne w sklepach Co-op już od" read more

Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially started production at their new joint venture facility, which they are calling "Norway's first fully automated vertical farm." The project is designed to enhance food security and support climate-resilient crop production in a country where leafy greens are primarily imported. read more

Wyniki handlu detalicznego w Wielkiej Brytanii odbiły się w czerwcu, twierdzi organizacja branżowa. Brytyjska Rada Handlu Detalicznego - której członkami są głównie większe sklepy - stwierdziła, że wydatki były o 3,1% wyższe w ujęciu pieniężnym niż rok wcześniej, wzrost z 1,0% rocznym wzrostem w maju i drugim największym wzrostem w tym roku. BRC powiedziała, że wyższe… read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more

We are pleased to inform you that the Autumn Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt will be held on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, The Netherlands. This premier trade fair will gather national and international buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with top growers from both. read more

"We have seen an increase in out-of-home consumption over the last two months compared to the same period last year, while demand for tomato pulp and puree in the retail segment has remained stable and balanced," said Gaetano Torrente, CEO of La Torrente Srl and President of the Food Chain. read more

According to the association, a specially formed EU team is already approaching European producers. The trade association expressed alarm and warned of massive medium-term risks for consumers, the environment, and the entire European economic location. Temu wishes to read more

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its store network. The company recently opened a new SPAR Supermarket on Rømø, an island in the south of the country. This 700m² supermarket offers freshly baked bread, fresh Danish fruits and vegetables, and classic summer favorites, catering to both residents and tourists. read more

Fruit markets in Chennai, India, are currently experiencing a well-stocked influx of both imported and domestically grown fruits, signaling the commencement of the new season. Supermarkets and wholesale vendors at Koyambedu are offering a selection of imported varieties, including pears from. read more

Imports at the busiest U.S. seaport, Los Angeles, bounced back in June as retailers increased their shipments in preparation for the holiday season, despite concerns over tariffs. The port handled 470,450 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of incoming cargo following a temporary agreement on tariffs between the U.S. and China. This marked a nearly 10% increase compared to the previous period. read more

The month of June brings a wave of optimism among operators, thanks to a significant increase in sales in the fruit and vegetable department of the retail sector. This result is supported by a slight decrease in the average price mix, mainly driven by vegetables. The positive trend has an impact. read more

Holland: Były menedżer Albert Heijn tymczasowo zostaje dyrektorem marketingu w Jumbo

Marketingowa dyrektorka Jorieke de Vries ogłosiła, że od 1 sierpnia odchodzi z Jumbo, mniej niż dwa lata po przejściu z Lidla. W odpowiedzi Jumbo teraz mianowało René Repko na stanowisko dyrektora marketingu. read more

About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July. read more