Retailers, importers, growers, exporters, and category leaders from the fresh produce industry will gather in Barcelona on June 30 and July 1 for the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress. This event is a top-level conference that will discuss the future of the rapidly expanding tropical fruit category. read more

The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent handling from the orchard to the retail shelf. read more

The Netherlands-based ornamental plant propagator Kwekerij Wouters is reporting a successful trading season, with steady demand for spring products through its retail and export channels. Hanging baskets and patio pots have shown particularly strong performance. "The market is active and we read more

Netherlands-based Deconell, founded by Frank Grunder, is positioning itself in what its owner describes as a rapidly evolving segment of the floral and decorative market. The relatively young company supplies seasonal decorations to florists, garden centers, retail chains, and exporters. read more

Japan: Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo
Lawson Inc. has opened a small supermarket in Kodaira, Tokyo, offering fresh produce and other goods at reasonable prices. This marks the first venture of the major Japanese convenience store chain into the supermarket sector. The supermarket, named "L Minimart," aims to attract... read more

Organic fruits and vegetables in the U.S. are priced on average at 59.0 percent higher than conventional produce, based on an analysis by LendingTree of USDA retail pricing data. This represents an increase from the previous year when the price difference was 52.6 percent. Out of the 52 fruit and vegetable items studied, organic Roma tomatoes were among them. read more

The Masser Family of Companies is adding a patriotic touch to the produce section this summer by introducing a special limited-edition red, white, and blue petite potato pack in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Perfectly timed for the peak summer season, this assortment of USA-grown potatoes will be available in supermarkets. read more

The Air Tray Technologies system from Blackmore Company combines propagation trays, rack systems, and paper-based retail containers. The company claims that the system is designed to reduce substrate usage, transportation volume, and chemical inputs, while also increasing production density and ease of handling. read more

From 1 June 2026, Joost Claessens will assume the role of Managing Director at Barendsen, a company within the Dutch Flower Group (DFG). Joost will be taking over from Richard Koenen, who has moved on to a new position at CNB in Lisse outside of DFG. Joost Claessens comes with a wealth of experience in both the retail and read more

Famila, a national brand of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, is accelerating its growth trajectory by establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and authoritative models of Modern Organized Retail in Italy. The results confirm this, with a sales turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. read more

To jest bardzo trudny sezon winogron dla Meksyku. Trwa on około ośmiu tygodni, co z góry jest krótkim okresem, a w tym roku dodatkowo ograniczony jest konkurencją ze strony Ameryki Południowej z przodu i Kalifornii z tyłu. "Gdy byłem w Walmart cztery dni temu, read more

While the large-flowered phalaenopsis has long dominated the retail shelf, Dutch grower Pannekoek Orchideeën has chosen a different direction. The Netherlands-based company focuses exclusively on the small-flowered multiflora phalaenopsis and sees strong commercial potential in this segment. read more

Danziger is preparing for the next season by introducing its new 2026-2027 Annuals & Perennials Catalogs for North America and Europe & Rest of World. These catalogs are now accessible to growers, retailers, and industry partners. The new catalogs showcase Danziger's collection of annual and perennial plants. read more

GardenFruit was founded in Brazil in 2019. "We wanted to solve the problems Brazilian supermarkets faced," begins Gustavo Steck, who is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. He is responsible for sourcing in the Northern Hemisphere. "That's why we organize the entire supply chain, from purchasing and production to distribution. read more

The cherry season is in full swing and is dominating the shelves of retail stores, even in a market context that is anything but simple. The category, which normally sees a strong acceleration in sales between May and June, this year has to deal with a campaign that started in read more

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'Chopped' salads seem to be the latest trend in summer eating, following an American social media craze that has led the UK's largest supermarket to introduce three new salad options. read more

Lidl has achieved a new record high market share, surpassing Morrisons to become the fifth largest retailer in the UK for the first time. read more

Po więcej niż sześciu miesiącach pracy, komisja senacka ds. dochodów producentów i supermarketów przedstawiła swoje wnioski wcześniej w tym tygodniu. Powołana 10 grudnia 2025 roku z inicjatywy Antoinette Guhl, senatora z Paryża, celem komisji było rzucenie światła na... read more

Artificial intelligence is increasingly entering the operational heart of the fruit and vegetable distribution sector. The American company Albertsons Companies has announced the launch of a proprietary quality inspection system based on AI – as reported by Grocery Dive – intended for fresh products. read more