The soft fruit division of Frankort & Koning has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Sjraar Hulsman stated, "We offer strawberries throughout the year. Our retail, catering, and wholesale customers are increasingly turning to us due to our service, flexibility, and product quality." read more

The historic cash and carry Centro Cash (Abbi-Crai Group) in Oristano, as already reported on Gdoweek, reopens after renovation works that have expanded the sales area from 2,800 to the current 4,000 square meters. It is a historic retail store located in Oristano on via. read more

The discrepancy between farmgate prices and retail margins in the global potato industry raises concerns about the future of agriculture. Potato farmers around the world are facing challenges due to increasing input costs and unequal profits, even though they play a central role in the supply chain. In Canada, consumers read more

Wyevale Nurseries' 2026 promotional catalogue targeted at retailers was unveiled at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week, showcasing a wide range of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The top commercial grower is highlighting a selection of its plant promotions. read more

The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure." read more

Lidl, a supermarket retailer in Europe, is planning to shift its supply chain to Vietnam. The company aims to increase imports from Vietnam and Malaysia in order to diversify and safeguard its supply chain in the face of increasing global uncertainties. Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, has established its own container shipping. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of May show a year-on-year increase in value of +1.3% and a decrease in volume of -0.3%. read more

The ClemenGold® mandarin brand is recognized for its consistently high-quality taste and has garnered a loyal consumer base over the last twenty years. Right from the start, ClemenGold made a daring decision to establish an exclusive supply partnership with South Africa's top citrus producers. read more

IKN Italy presents Forum Retail 2025, the largest Experience & Networking Hub for the Retail community which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary: an important milestone, marking the return of the event to a two-day format on November 12 and 13, and a new location. read more

In India, there is a high demand for precise grading, sorting, and packing of apples to cater to the various requirements of fast-moving commerce, modern retail, and HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering). Rohit Khetan from Produpak Agro highlights the importance of flexibility in pack sizes and grades, stating that India is not a one-size-fits-all market. read more

Barra Sweetnam is very focused on sustainability and strives to sell as much of his produce with minimal packaging. He has a history of supporting local growers and has continued to do so in his two latest projects. Dripsey Castle in Cork is located on 110 acres of land. read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

Food waste is a significant problem, with 14% of fresh produce being lost between harvest and retail. AgroFresh provides numerous solutions to extend freshness in the post-harvest process and beyond. The company has recently revealed a partnership with Biotalys, an agricultural technology company. read more

In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

A new social enterprise has been established by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Nottingham to assist farmers in selling excess produce to community-based buyers such as food banks, social supermarkets, and small food producers throughout the UK. read more

The first Scottish-grown golden raspberries will be available on Asda shelves this weekend, as the rare summer fruit is set to go on sale in selected stores. read more

W tej rozmowie, Mike Knowles z Fruitnet rozmawia z Marią Wieloch, kierownikiem ds. zarządzania kategorią świeżych produktów spożywczych i rozwoju biznesu w sieci sklepów spożywczych Ica, na temat uruchomienia inicjatywy Join the Fruit Reboot, która ma na celu zwiększenie spożycia owoców i warzyw przez dzieci w. read more

According to her own statements, this marks the largest single investment by a private company in Lower Austria to date and sets new standards for forward-looking, sustainable trade logistics in Austria. In the future, around 2,500 locations will be supplied, particularly in. read more

The seal is intended to increase visibility for products made in Germany and provide customers with more guidance, according to a statement. read more