The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Westfalia Fruit has set up a new Customer Development Team with the aim of fostering long-term category growth and enhancing cooperation with retailers and foodservice operators. The team, headed by the recently appointed Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development, Dani Busseni, brings together a wealth of experience in the market. read more

One of the growing travel trends for 2026 that stands out is a curious phenomenon, especially for those working in the world of retail: the supermarket safari. The idea is simple - and increasingly popular - to discover a country's culture by exploring the shelves of its stores. read more

Czy to koniec linii dla rolnictwa pionowego? Czy Tesco naprawdę zasługuje na uznanie za wsparcie brytyjskich owoców szklarniowych? I jak można wspierać firmy produkcyjne, aby przekazywały więcej nadwyżek? Nina Pullman i Michael Barker odpowiadają na trudne pytania słuchaczy w najnowszym odcinku.

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Is it the end of the line for vertical farming? Does Tesco really deserve its accolade for support of British topfruit? And how can produce companies be supported to donate more surplus? Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer a tough line up of listener questions in this latest episode. read more

Perth Markets is celebrating the start of the stone fruit season with its Back to Market Buyers' Day, a free event that aims to reconnect Perth's fresh food retailers and service providers with the top wholesalers in Western Australia. read more

Perth Markets will host its annual Back to Market Buyer's Day on Thursday, November 20, to kick off Western Australia's stone fruit season. The event will take place at the Perth Markets site in Canning Vale from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, with the goal of reconnecting fresh food retailers and service providers. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

Realco, a historical cooperative group in the retail sector based in Reggio Emilia and with a network of over 120 stores in Emilia-Romagna (including the brands Sigma, Ecu, and Economy), has launched a restructuring plan to address a period of severe economic difficulties. read more

IGD has released its Global Retail Trends 2026 report, which highlights seven key trends that will shape the food and grocery industry in the coming year. read more

The new Rojo Brillante pulp cactus variety arrives in GDO under the brand 'Questo l'ho fatto io', carefully cultivated by the partners Zavoli and Fabbri (both in the province of Rimini) and packaged in convenient trays of two fruits, totaling 600 grams. The launch carries the QLI brand at 42. read more

The availability of berry fruits on the Polish market is not decreasing, but it is clear that the focus is shifting from domestic producers towards foreign imports. We have checked which fruits are currently available in wholesale and retail trade and how they are shaping up. read more

In week 42, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector continues to show positive signs in terms of volumes, aided by a decrease in the average price mix. Among the various distribution channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are growing, while hypermarkets and discount stores are struggling. read more

UK: Były dyrektor generalny Asdy dołącza do zarządu M&S
Marks & Spencer ogłosił, że Roger Burnley dołączy do jego zarządu jako Dyrektor Niewykonawczy 1 grudnia, aby wesprzeć strategię wzrostu i wzmocnić swoją wiedzę ekspercką w dziedzinie żywności, po tym jak Justin King, były szef Sainsbury's, odszedł. read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Italian company specializing in supplying fruits and vegetables to large-scale retailers, shares its insights on the artichoke and tomato campaigns, including product quality, initial market responses, and expectations for the upcoming weeks. Filippo Frongia read more

At the end of another successful soft citrus season, ClemenGold International has reiterated its strategic focus on meeting the needs of retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies in South Africa and selected Northern Hemisphere and African markets. read more

"Why keep importing cauliflower from the U.S. when I can supply it here for a third of the price?" asks Surinamese grower Rakesh Jhagroe. "I can deliver it fresh from my own soil for SRD 90 (€2). That's a price at which the grower can earn a decent income, while supermarkets and consumers." read more

Frank Geurts of Geurts Champignons says, "We've noticed an increase in sales of unusual mushroom varieties such as oyster, shiitake, and portobello, while the demand for chestnut mushrooms is gradually rising. Sales of white mushrooms, however, remain stable." The Dutch company grows and sells various kinds of mushrooms. read more

The Managing Director of Capespan Namibia, Kobus Bothma, has confirmed that when the Namibian table grape harvest begins in approximately two weeks, trucks carrying refrigerated containers will be able to cross the border freely to transport the grapes to the port of Cape Town and South African retailers. Vineyards in Aussenkehr are ready for the harvest. read more

The South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station will once again welcome the public into its greenhouses for the annual Poinsettia Open House. The event invites consumers, retailers, wholesalers, and growers to view more than 50 poinsettia varieties at the height of their seasonal color. The open read more