British-grown Butternut squash is receiving increased promotion thanks to a new collaboration involving the Veg Power campaign, seed breeders Sakata, supplier Barfoots, and retail partner Waitrose. read more

"We see potential, especially because consumers are open to innovations in the fruit segment," commented Turgut Akkaya in response to our question. Red kiwis have sparked curiosity, "but they must establish themselves in the long term based on taste and value for money." read more

The Nemo potato, a striped red-and-white variety developed by UK supplier Branston, has made a comeback on supermarket shelves across the United Kingdom due to strong consumer demand. This variety, famous for its shorter cooking time, will have 87% more stock available compared to last year, totaling 1.2 million units. read more

Esselunga opened a new supermarket yesterday in Bolzano, located on Via Alto Adige, inside the WaltherPark shopping center. read more

Potato prices in Ukraine are expected to rise sharply this winter, reaching 50–55 UAH (US$1.30–1.45) per kilogram in supermarkets, according to analyst Maxim Hopka of the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club. Currently, wholesale prices range from 19–22 UAH (US$0.50–0.57), while retail prices are expected to follow suit. read more

"Vietnam continues to be a major supplier of dragon fruit to India, with exports maintaining steady volumes over the past few years," says Vivek Aggarwal, Business Head at Angel Fine Foods Company Ltd., based in Vietnam. "We have been consistently exporting dragon fruit to India for two years now." read more

Aldi UK has introduced a unique "Jacket Potato Jacket" to align with the onset of cooler autumn weather and the increasing demand for jacket potatoes during the season. Created in partnership with Agro Studio, a London-based fashion house recognized for designing clothing for artists like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, read more

In week 40, sales volume of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight remain declining, but the negative trend is slowing down compared to previous weeks, while the average mix price remains nearly stable. Among physical channels, only supermarkets show a slight growth. read more

The predominant batches were clearly from Germany, with only a few potato imports from France and the Netherlands in some cases. There was a wide variety of available varieties, and the quality was impressive. According to the BLE, availability increased and in some places exceeded storage capacity. read more

"We wish for producers to use less plastic, provide a consistent taste, and offer smaller packaging units," says Sascha Fleischer from Edeka Mühlenkamp. "From customers, we hope they refrain from squeezing the fruits and pay attention to ripeness cues - this way, there will be less waste." read more

The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more

The "Measure it up!" campaign is carried out by Aldi Süd in cooperation with the Technical University of Berlin. In addition, Aldi Süd donates unpackaged baked goods to organizations such as the Tafel and foodsharing. The retailer's actions against food waste are all evident. read more

The switch to imported broccoli is already in progress. German broccoli is only available in small quantities locally for large markets, with a large portion of the retail sector already shifted to imported broccoli due to supply. By the end of the season, ... read more

Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends. read more

Varfell Farms was named the 2025 Supermarket Floral and Plant Supplier at the annual FPC Fresh Awards. Operating in Cornwall since 1885, Varfell Farms, based in Longrock, is the largest daffodil grower in the world. They process over 500 million hand-picked daffodils, 10,000 tonnes of bulbs, and supply 2... read more

Pioneer Potatoes, a sixth-generation family farm in Washington's Skagit Valley, has implemented an Elisam optical grader equipped with Ellips AI technology to enhance its potato grading process. The farm, renowned for growing high-quality A-size potatoes for supermarkets and restaurants, had been relying on traditional grading methods prior to this upgrade. read more

Lidl GB commits £30 billion to strengthen the British food industry over the next five years. Lidl GB announced a landmark investment of £30 billion in the British food and farming industry, reaffirming its commitment to supporting British suppliers and promoting long-term sustainable growth. read more

Aldi has introduced a new "Live Healthy" logo to assist customers in making healthier food selections. read more

USA Pears aims to present its domestically grown pears to American consumers and retailers with a new, lively, and contemporary appearance. read more

According to the NIQ HomeScan MAT data of September 2025, the Private Label Brand (Mdd) market continues to show steady growth in Europe, driven mainly by the United Kingdom, where the presence of private labels is now well established, as reported by the Spanish website foodretail.es. read more