The vegetable export season in the Spanish province of Almeria is picking up pace as the supply increases, and European retailers are almost exclusively focused on their Spanish programs. In this scenario, attention is once again on Thrips parvispinus due to its impact on pepper production. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in September show a slight year-on-year increase in value of +0.5%, accompanied by a decrease in volume of -1.4%. In September, a negative trend in consumption is confirmed, particularly in the retail sector. read more

Lidl Italy announces that Massimiliano Silvestri, after 24 years in the company, the last 6 of which as CEO, has resigned to pursue new personal and professional challenges. read more

SPAR supermarket in Heverlee, Belgium underwent modernization. The updated store now features various new developments and innovations, such as a diverse and fresh assortment of fruits and vegetables, along with freshly baked bread rolls, baguettes, and other breads available daily. read more

The results of the "Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail 2025" competition were announced at the Kamienica Theater in Warsaw - one of the most important events in the food and retail industry in Poland. In this year's edition, Polish preserves made from berries won. read more

Artificial intelligence has forcefully entered into our lives. Amid astonishment at its potential and fears about its impact, a fundamental question remains: to what extent will it be just a support for humans and not a replacement? An interrogation that seems to have come out of a movie. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines plans to implement a Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for imported red onions to tackle overpricing in local markets, even with a stable supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned in an interview that the price cap could be introduced. read more

Food sales at M&S are still rising as the retailer starts to recover from this year's damaging cyber attack. read more

Robots selling Fresh Del Monte bananas and pineapples to supermarket shoppers have made their second appearance within a two-week period, this time at an Intermarché store located on the outskirts of Paris, France. read more

The clementine and mandarin campaign is gradually picking up, even in large-scale retail outlets, but with a smaller range of products and display spaces compared to last year. The national campaign is running about a week behind schedule, combined with the still mild temperatures of the last. read more

HiperDino targets 30 store openings in 2026

Spanish supermarket chain HiperDino, based in the Canary Islands, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan. The plan is to open another 30 new stores starting in 2026, to further consolidate its competitive position. read more

The Retail Forum 2025, which will take place on November 12 and 13 at the Superstudio Più in Milan, highlights the most advanced trends in Fashion Tech and the transformation of the fashion industry. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence, global marketplaces, and omnichannel strategies, the event is the meeting point for... read more

Lidl has introduced a new mobile shop format in Hungary to help bring basic products to small towns without supermarkets. Running from October 17 to November 6, the initiative features a specially adapted minibus that acts as a grocery store and travels through rural areas for a few hours each. read more

Great growing conditions and minimal setbacks have led to abundant harvests and an excess supply of many (but not all) vegetables. Retailers are constantly offering promotions, but it's a tough competition, according to a fresh produce manager at a store. "We need to sell 100% of our produce to match last year's sales. read more

The 2025 cherry season in Argentina began with record prices in both the country's wholesale and retail markets. Limited supply and high demand from affluent consumers drove prices to unprecedented levels, as reported by the Central Market of Buenos Aires (MCBA). Harvesting commenced last week. read more

British schoolchildren consumed 10.8 million portions of fresh produce through Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools program, according to new research conducted by the supermarket. read more

As global demand for avocados continues to rise, maintaining perfect quality from orchard to retail shelf has become both an art and a science. For Mission Produce – one of the world's leading avocado suppliers – cooling, storage, and ripening are managed with scientific precision and read more

Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people and specializes in providing fresh, convenient food for retail and foodservice customers in the United Kingdom. read more

Michigan's greenhouse industry continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and changing customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will be held from Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and innovations. read more

Singapore: Grab ogłasza wyniki za trzeci kwartał 2025 roku
Grab Holdings Limited ogłosił niezweryfikowane wyniki finansowe za trzeci kwartał zakończony 30 września 2025 roku. Przychody wzrosły o 22% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 17% w stałych kursach walut, do 873 mln dolarów. Wartość brutto towarów sprzedanych na żądanie wzrosła o 24% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 20% w stałych kursach walut. read more