We had already sensed that 2025 would be a favorable year for sales and consumption in the fruit and vegetable department of the retail sector, based on the performance monitored and analyzed week after week. There has been a positive trend, despite some ups and downs. read more

MSC is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its IROKO service with a new direct call at Cape Town, connecting Asia, South, and West Africa. This improved service will support various sectors, particularly the retail industry and other end-consumer industries. read more

The abnormally warm temperatures have caused cauliflower production in Brittany to triple. However, the lack of wintry weather has not boosted consumption, leading to falling prices. Supermarkets have issued an alert about the overproduction of cauliflower and are encouraging consumers to purchase French cauliflower. read more

Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group. Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Carrefour, announced the news in a LinkedIn post. read more

Trzy nowe przewodniki zostały dodane do rosnącej listy zasobów udostępnianych przez Sustainabloom, aby uprościć obszar zrównoważonego rozwoju flory kulturowej i wesprzeć członków branży w przyjęciu praktycznych, opartych na badaniach rozwiązań. Nowe przewodniki dotyczą oświetlenia i oszczędzania wody i dołączają do obszernej read more

A family-owned carrot farm in the UK is harvesting approximately 150 tons of carrots per day, seven days a week, to meet the seasonal demand leading up to Christmas. Poskitts, located in Kellington, North Yorkshire, aims to supply around one million bags of carrots to supermarkets across the country. read more

As of 1 January 2026, e-Flora, a part of the Dutch Flower Group (DFG), will cease its operations. e-Flora was established several years ago to consolidate all e-fulfilment activities for online retailers (e-tailers) within DFG and to enhance the e-commerce of flowers, plants, and gifts. read more

Metrolina Greenhouses and South Central Growers have announced a merger, effective January 1, 2026, uniting two established greenhouse operations to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and strengthen service to retail partners. The combined organization will operate under the Metrolina name. read more

OrtoRomipart will participate in the new edition of Marca Fresh (hall 19, booth C34-D33) where it will present the main private label products already available for various retailers. Martina Boromello, marketing and communications director, explains the significance of the brand's presence. Why participate in Marca? read more

Jiffy has announced its participation in IPM Essen 2026, where the company will showcase two innovations aimed at assisting growers in achieving cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable production. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to view a new Jiffy Pot tailored for retail, as well as the new peat-free raw material. read more

Miami-based tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta has reported that "plentiful volumes" of premium dragon fruit are now available for retail promotions. read more

Penny has named new CEOs in the Czech Republic and Italy. In the Czech Republic, Draško Lazović has been appointed as the new general manager, replacing Florian Naegele who has left REWE Group. Meanwhile, REWE Group has announced that Arnd Riehl, who is currently in charge of human resources at REWE International Services, - read more

A.H. Worth has recently launched a new red kale variety in Tesco's Finest range, which has been made available since December 15th in 275 Tesco stores throughout the UK, as well as on the retailer's online platform. This new addition complements the supplier's existing offerings of kale and cavolo nero within the premium brassica category. read more

Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta reports that there are abundant supplies of dragon fruit currently available for retail promotions. "We are now in the peak dragon fruit season, with 40,000 boxes arriving weekly," said Steve Stutz, VP of Sales. "For the next two months, our state-of-the-art packing... read more

A fresh experience directly in the store: this is the new project launched by Gruppo Arena, a Gdo leader in Sicily with over 190 retail outlets under the Decò and Superconveniente brands, and Oranfresh Italia, specialist in professional juicers and automatic vending machines. read more

Conad continues its growth path in 2025, which has seen the first sign of the Italian Large-Scale Retail grow its turnover by around 18% in the last 3 years. According to the provisional data presented yesterday, Conad will close 2025 with a turnover of read more

Nationwide Produce PLC is a leading UK-based fresh produce supplier. The company sources a wide range of fruits and vegetables from around the world and supplies them to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice providers. With a focus on sustainability and quality, Nationwide Produce PLC has built a reputation for delivering fresh, high-quality produce to its customers. read more

The demand in the retail sector is stable, with orders for the busy Christmas season currently being fulfilled. There are ongoing reports of quality issues at the store level, but demand for pre-packaged, high-quality products remains strong. The food service industry has not fully recovered yet. read more

A family-owned carrot farm in the UK is currently harvesting approximately 150 tons of carrots per day, seven days a week, in order to meet the seasonal demand leading up to Christmas. Poskitts, located in Kellington, North Yorkshire, aims to supply around one million bags of carrots to supermarkets across the country. read more

Exotic fruit, along with berries, is confirmed as the revelation category of 2025. The growth seems unstoppable, with a significant +36% in volume in the first eleven months of the year in the retail sector (click here for more details). In light of these results, we have completed read more