The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), supported by retailer member The Old Railway Line, met with Members of the Senedd (MSs) at its first event of bringing blooms into the Senedd. Following the success of similar drop-ins in Westminster, the HTA set up the event to showcase plants, seeds, and the. read more

W zeszłym roku firma East of Scotland Growers oraz R&K Drysdale połączyły się, tworząc ESG Drysdale. Firma ta jest teraz jednym z największych dostawców warzyw w Wielkiej Brytanii, uprawiając warzywa na 2000 hektarach ziemi z udziałem 18 różnych producentów. "Poprzez połączenie, ESG Drysdale dostrzegło szansę na zoptymalizowanie dostaw. read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale is launching Selex Media, a unique solution in the national landscape that aims to become essential in the media investment plans of brands, thanks to an ecosystem of proprietary in-store channels (digital signage, radio) and digital (websites and apps), which will allow for... read more

Początkowo deszczowa pogoda na początku wiosny miała znaczący wpływ na plony melonów i arbuzów w pierwszej części sezonu; jednak w ciągu następnych kilku tygodni oczekuje się stopniowego osiągnięcia przewidywanych poziomów produkcji. "Sezon był szczególnie trudny z powodu opóźnień. read more

Tesco is promoting the introduction of the health food favorite Lion's Mane as the 'next big thing' in exotic mushrooms. read more

Many parliamentarians from all political parties as well as numerous guests from production and trade followed the invitation to the "Gallery of the Alps," according to the Swiss Retailers Association. read more

Organic products represent a well-established category within the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail trade. However, for several years now, sales have been stagnant, with a market share that struggles to exceed 2-3% of total fruit and vegetable sales. There are multiple causes for this, starting with the fact that over time, there read more

Tesco Northern Ireland has maintained long-standing partnerships with several local fresh produce suppliers, celebrating nearly 200 years of combined farming collaboration. The partnership with Tesco dates back to the retailer's entry into the region in 1997, and these collaborations play a vital role in. read more

"The greatest growth opportunity for the supermarket channel lies in encouraging people to consume more herbs," says Marco de Jager, Director of Vitacress Real. "One way to further expand is by innovating packaging concepts for traditional herbs such as mint, parsley, coriander, basil, chives, and dill, rather than focusing solely on flavor..." read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector among the most important global operators, after a 7-year journey since the first opening in Italy and nearly 200 stores, enters a new strategic phase of consolidation. read more

"Dubai chocolate", a tablet filled with pistachio cream and kadaif paste, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks such as TikTok, where it has accumulated millions of views. Its popularity has transcended the screen and translated into remarkable commercial success in supermarkets. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

The convenience retailer The Co-op has introduced three new British tomato varieties to highlight the diversity and seasonal availability of locally grown tomatoes. read more

So far, the mushroom has been very popular as a functional mushroom health product in powder form, a category that saw a volume growth of more than 1,300% last year, according to Tesco. Now, the exotic mushroom is available at Tesco and could be the next big product. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

As a buyer of plants and flowers for a supermarket, DIY store, or garden center, you are always seeking products that will captivate and excite consumers. Your selection is influenced by factors such as the season, local climate, the variety provided by growers, and the quality of their products. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

British consumers can now rely on greater flexibility in storing fruit at home. Indeed, Tesco has introduced "ripen at home" bananas, characterized by a less advanced ripening stage at the time of purchase, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Carrefour could soon exit the Italian market. According to the portal RetailDetail.eu - which in turn cites an in-depth analysis from the German magazine Lebensmittel Zeitung - the French retail giant has initiated confidential talks with some retailers. read more

Greek consumer prices remained stable in May despite inflation. Food retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were observed in categories such as biscuits, chocolates, and confectionery (+8.83%). read more