Carrefour has announced a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, to introduce Carrefour retail banners, systems, and product ranges in Ethiopia. As per the agreement, Carrefour will assist Midroc teams in transforming the current setup. read more

Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a stop at a ripening facility, especially for imported produce. Niels van Hassel, a ripening specialist from Logistics Business Partners (LBP), plays a vital role in this process. read more

As the floriculture industry looks to the future, Danziger introduces its new 2026-2027 Cut Flowers Catalog - a forward-thinking collection created to address the changing requirements of growers, wholesalers, retailers, and floral designers globally. With over 70 years of breeding experience, Danziger... read more

Circle K has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go to include more than 120 participating stores in Ireland. By offering over 120 stores across Dublin, the east, and midlands on the Too Good To Go app, Circle K is making it easier than ever to rescue good food from being wasted. Too Good To Go is the world's largest app dedicated to fighting food waste. read more

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Aldi has announced that it had its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, marking a three percent increase compared to the previous year. read more

Fresh produce is prominently featured among 2,500 products that have had their prices reduced by Morrisons. read more

UK: Sainsbury's CEO among business leaders recognized in new year honours. Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of the UK's second largest supermarket since 2020, has been awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the retail industry.
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In 2025, to celebrate their milestone 30-year anniversary in the gardening industry, Wave Petunias teamed up with photographer Anne Geddes to create an exclusive artistic print featuring whimsical babies nestled among colorful Wave Petunias. This partnership also led to a nationwide retail sweepstakes. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, mentions that the current demand for apples in Europe is still low. He also notes a slight slowdown in the movement of apples in India. According to him, the demand has remained mostly consistent lately, with orders from local supermarkets still relatively stable. read more

Tesco has launched a "Less to pay for 5-a-day" campaign to help families start off the year 2026 in a healthy way. read more

Od 2017 roku eksport hiszpańskich owoców i warzyw przez niemieckiego dyskonta wzrósł o 85 procent.

Since 2017, the German discounter's exports of Spanish fruit and vegetables have increased by 85 per cent. read more

"Ingrid Eeckhaut of Vanderhaegen Potatoes says, 'There is a growing demand for convenience, for ready-made, user-friendly products. We can observe this in the market: the more convenient, the better.' This is why, in addition to French fries, which continue to be the core business of this Belgian family company, they also offer" read more

Within a few days, on December 31, the city of Cologne will close its wholesale market in Raderberg - after more than 85 years. This closure is necessary to make way for the urban development project 2Parkstadt Süd. It marks the conclusion of a debate spanning decades, and retailers are now finding themselves in a desperate situation. read more

Już ugruntowanym ulubieńcem w niektórych innych krajach europejskich, czerwona kapusta teraz "przebiła się" na angielską wigilijną kolację, według Tesco. read more

The vegetable supplier AH Worth has introduced a new purple-red kale in Tesco's Finest range as part of its efforts to enhance its premium brassica selection. read more

Finland: Kesko announces sale-and-leaseback deal for some grocery stores

Finnish retailer Kesko has sold ten grocery stores to Swedish firm Prisma Properties for approximately €59 million. This sale-and-leaseback transaction allows Kesko to sign long-term leases on the properties, enabling it to. read more

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly dynamic time for the international fresh produce sector. Tito Spaldi, Isolcell's International Sales Manager, describes a changing market driven by new storage, ripening, and quality continuity needs, as well as significant geopolitical and logistical... read more

Jiffy International, in partnership with Braam Group, a European specialist in retail-focused gardening concepts and distribution, has joined forces to enhance its position in the European home gardening market. Within this partnership, Braam Group will handle the marketing and distribution of Jiffy's products. read more

Liczi, zielony szparagi, a nawet może być owoce karamboli: egzotyczne produkty są podstawą na świątecznych menu. Nature's Pride, lider rynku i importer egzotycznych owoców i warzyw, dostarcza supermarkety, eksporterów, hurtownie i dostawców cateringowych w całej Europie. Ta holenderska firma odnotowuje wzrost sprzedaży. read more