UK: Aldi has been named 'Favourite Supermarket' at the Good Housekeeping Good Eating Awards. Aldi UK stated: 'Readers of Good Housekeeping praised Aldi for its "combination of affordable, high-quality products" and "helpful staff", with a large number of votes resulting in the supermarket winning the top spot... read more

The analysis published a few days ago on apples in the national modern Distribution (click here to learn more) has highlighted how, behind the apparent stability of the sector, very different strategies are hidden among the various retailers. In this second part of the study, read more

The first hearings of the Committee of Inquiry into Manufacturers' and Distributors' Margins began on December 17th. Established at the end of October upon the initiative of Antoinette Guhl, a senator from Paris (ecologist), the committee is expected to finish its work by May 2026 at the latest. Its goal is to scrutinize the margins of manufacturers and distributors. read more

Basko strengthens its presence in Genoa and the Quarto area with a 1,500 square meter supermarket, as reported by Gdoweek. The store is located on Via Carrara and offers a complete range of products, including serviced counters along the perimeter, which are one of the group's strengths, as well as a self-service fruit and vegetable section. read more

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Brazil is best known for its vibrant carnivals, passionate football culture, the vast Amazon Rainforest, and iconic beaches. However, the country's extraordinary biodiversity also supports one of the world's most significant fresh produce industries. read more

Costa Group has introduced mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria, as the grower-marketer aims to transform how Australians purchase and savor melons. read more

Costa Group has introduced new mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria. This initiative is part of the grower-marketer's campaign to revolutionize how Australians purchase and savor melons. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm has launched its new export season of fresh and sweet carrots for the North American market. The new crop includes the company's large jumbo carrots and packaged cello carrots, which are currently being shipped to retail chains, foodservice distributors, and fresh-cut processors throughout the United States and Canada. read more

The pumpkin season is currently facing difficulties. Prices on the open market are almost unattainable, and there is no market for smaller sizes. "Thanks to strong partnerships with Belgian supermarkets, we have been able to sell our larger volumes effectively, but for the smaller sizes, we had to launch a... read more

With the increasing demand for rose varieties that combine elegance and performance, Rio Symbol has been added to the assortment of Rio Roses as a sophisticated and reliable option. This variety was created to cater to the requirements of wholesalers, retailers, and floral designers. Rio Symbol boasts a read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

The second week of 2026 marks a trend reversal compared to the previous one, with a significant increase in sales of fruits and vegetables sold by weight. In terms of distribution channels, the supermarket remains a key player, while the hypermarket finally returns to prominence. read more

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Lidl Netherlands is promoting healthy eating and increased physical activity among young people through a series of promotions, following its appointment as the Official Fresh Food Partner of the Dutch Olympic team, TeamNL. read more

The leading German retailer Rewe Group has signed a 'three-party' agreement with the producer organization Landfrisch and two of its producers in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

Bangladeshi tomato growers are currently facing an oversupply problem, which has led to a significant drop in farm-gate prices to Tk 4-5/kg, while prices in urban retail stalls remain high at Tk 35-40/kg, according to Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. However, breakthroughs like the first refrigerated container shipment of 66 MT to Malaysia are providing hope for the industry. read more

The sezon winogron w Korei zazwyczaj trwa od późnego lata do jesieni, około września do listopada, w zależności od regionu i odmiany. Winogrona Shine Muscat są zazwyczaj dostępne od końca sierpnia (produkcja w szklarniach) do grudnia, chociaż ze względu na coraz bardziej zmienne warunki pogodowe... read more

During Grüne Woche in Berlin, REWE Group, the producer organization Landfrisch AG, and two of its producers from North Rhine-Westphalia signed a three-party agreement. This model is unique in the German food retail sector in the fruit and vegetable segment: retailers, producer organizations, and… read more