The prices at Spanish marketing facilities have increased, and there have also been rapid price increases at German wholesale markets. Supermarket chains and discount stores have withdrawn and minimized their advertising efforts. Meanwhile, supply and demand have now stabilized. read more

Avogrey Greenskin avocados will be available in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers in the first week of February, marking the beginning of this season's supply. Following a limited offering last year, Avogrey announced that larger volumes will be available in 2025, with production expected to increase. read more

The Orto Salad, which generates 67% of its turnover from international markets, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hall 4.2 - Stand B-02) with a proposal focused on projects for the retail sector and a new space dedicated to supply chain discussions, Radio MisSalad. The focus will be on... read more

Lidl Netherlands appoints new CEO
Marcel Oosterwijk has been promoted to an international role within the Lidl holding company. Peter de Roos will succeed him as CEO of the discounter's Dutch branch on 1 July.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Sweden: Axfood strengthens market position in full-year read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

More understanding from consumers and appreciation from politicians could significantly improve the future of supermarkets and the fruit and vegetable sector. But independently of that, how are things looking at the German fresh markets? The Fruchthandel Magazin has covered this. read more

Asda is reintroducing its well-known Rollback offer as part of a significant investment to reduce prices across its entire range. read more

The emblematic vice president of Lidl France, Michel Biero, will be leaving the company on March 1st. Michel Biero joined the German discount chain in 2001, initially as the executive director of purchasing and marketing, then as the chairman (later replaced by Irishman John Paul Scally), and finally as the vice president. read more

Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

Holland: Jumbo seeks new CEO

In a surprising development, Jumbo's top executive, Ton van Veen, has announced his departure from the company within the next few months. The Dutch supermarket chain has initiated the search for his successor. Van Veen has been the financial director of the supermarket chain since 2004 and has decided to step down. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the launch of the Plant Retail Success Initiative, designed to support HTA members in maximizing plant sales and related categories such as containers, growing media, and garden care through garden centers. The initiative provides consumer... read more

Holenderska spółdzielnia królewska Unia Plantatorów z Południowo-Wschodnich Niderlandów, bardziej znana jako Zon, przyjęła kilku nowych członków - wszyscy oni główni dostawcy świeżych produktów z własnymi kontraktami detalicznymi na dużą skalę - co świadczy o dalszej konsolidacji w Holandii.

The Dutch cooperative, the Royal Cooperative Grower Union of South-East Netherlands, known more commonly as Zon, has added several new members - all of them major suppliers of fresh produce with their own large-scale retail contracts - in a sign of further consolidation in the Netherlands. read more

Aldi Süd will open another fresh produce platform location for efficient fruit and vegetable logistics at the beginning of next year. The fruit expert vanWylick will operate another location near Nuremberg in addition to the platform in Cologne, serving multiple Aldi Süd stores. read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more

The Dutch seed leader Rijk Zwaan has stated that growers and retailers can rely on its support in the future, as the fresh produce supply chain confronts challenges such as climate change, resource shortages, and supply chain issues. read more

Carrefour has signed an agreement with Lagardère Travel Retail to open 150 convenience stores in train stations across the country, a move aimed at taking advantage of the passenger flow. read more

Bimi® has had another successful season, with growth for Bimi across the continent reaching 30.4% year on year. Demand from consumers, retailers, and the food service industry continues to prove the ever-growing taste for the versatile vegetable across Europe. In the UK, Tenderstem® continues read more

During 2024, ALDI acquired 155,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, representing a 30% increase compared to 2022. These numbers are expected to continue growing in 2025, as the company plans to buy 92,000 more. read more

The specialized consumer services industry concluded the third quarter with diverse performances, as outlined in a recent report. Of particular note, 1-800-FLOWERS, an online retailer, recorded a 10% decline in its revenues, totaling $242.1 million, which missed analysts' forecasts by 1.6%. read more