The Mediobanca Studies Area presents the new edition of the Observatory on the Italian and international food retail sector, which aggregates the economic and asset data of 124 national companies and 31 major international players for the period 2019-2024. The study includes... read more

Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its golden-yellow skin, soft texture, and sweet taste with hints of peach and vanilla, the Ataulfo mango is now accessible in these regions. read more

During the presentation of the new edition of the Mediobanca Retail Distribution Observatory, which took place yesterday in Milan and is extensively covered in the news below (click here), two interesting roundtable discussions were held featuring prominent industry leaders. read more

Since March 26th, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG has officially staffed its traditional "asparagus office": Exclusively for wholesale customers and nationwide retail chains, a team of market experts is dedicated to the sales of the royal vegetable. read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

This is intended to set an example for sustainable, local production. In the REWE Green Farming, more than 900,000 fresh salad mixes will be harvested year-round and supplied to up to 700 supermarkets in the capital region and beyond. "By utilizing read more

With the integration of Knuspr, Wolt significantly expands its local offering. Knuspr's assortment is about three times larger than that of a typical urban supermarket and includes products mainly sourced directly from manufacturers, as well as from over 150 local farmers. read more

Multiple major Australian supermarket retailers have issued recall notices for spinach and mixed salad products in several states due to the detection of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in two spinach products. read more

DFI Retail Group has announced its plans to sell its Singapore food business, including the Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Jason’s Deli, and Giant brands, to South-East Asian retail group Macrovalue. read more

Hispanic Affairs, Spain recognizes EuroCommerce's efforts in enhancing the retail and wholesale sector. The Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, awarded EuroCommerce the 2024 Award for Merit in Commerce in the Domestic Trade category. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. read more

In the upcoming season, particular emphasis will be placed on residue levels of active substances in berries and other soft fruits. These requirements are set primarily by foreign buyers, as well as major retail chains in the country.

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Duży zainteresowanie francuskich supermarketów Colruyt
Francuskie media informują, że większa liczba detalistów niż oczekiwano jest zainteresowana przejęciem (przynajmniej części) 101 supermarketów Colruyt we Francji. Różni kandydaci złożyli swoje propozycje, a cały proces powinien zostać zakończony do końca. read more

In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and... read more

Flower Station, Uber Direct, and Inovretail have partnered to introduce a new delivery solution for Londoners. At the heart of this collaboration is Inovretail's Seeplus fulfillment management platform, which, when combined with Uber Direct's extensive courier network, allows Flower Station to provide efficient delivery services. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the demand for greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market continued to decline rapidly. Market operators stated that trade in the tomato segment remained disappointing for Ukrainian traders, with large retail chains dominating the market. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

Floriexpo has released the schedule for its educational program, Floral Bootcamp. "Created in collaboration with an Advisory Board comprised of key figures in the floral industry, Floral Bootcamp promises a full day of intensive education aimed at providing buyers, designers, and retailers with the latest insights and trends." read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more

Worldwide Fruit is launching a new, smaller version of its popular Jazz apples, grown in the UK, as the company marks the brand's ascent to become the fifth-largest apple variety in the country. The new Jazz Juniors will be available in selected retail stores by the end of March. read more

The board of directors of Red Tractor, which includes farmers, the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), retailers, processors, and independent experts, has committed to a comprehensive program of improvements for the farm assurance scheme. read more