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

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a new decree aimed at ensuring the stable availability of fruits and vegetables in retail outlets, especially during the offseason. The announcement was made by the presidential press service. The document introduces a mechanism whereby... read more

Buccia striata, an attractive intense green color background, crunchiness, and sweetness are the four characteristics that are driving the Cru zucchini to carve out an increasing space in the Italian retail landscape. Since its launch, Cru - produced and marketed exclusively by read more

The organic vegetable box company and grower Riverford has become the first retailer to sell mushrooms grown without peat. They have raised the price of punnets to cover the increased costs of growing in the new substrate. read more

Główny australijski detalista Woolworths nawiązał partnerstwo z Narodową Federacją Rolników (NFF), aby uruchomić stypendium AgriEmpower. read more

India: Flipkart Group CEO connects with farmers behind fresh produce delivery
Flipkart is focused on ensuring inclusive growth for all its partners, including farmers who are part of the company's direct sourcing efforts to ensure freshness, quality, and convenience for customers. Recently, the CEO of Flipkart Group engaged with farmers to strengthen the relationship and support their involvement in delivering fresh produce to customers. read more

President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Research and producer organizations are tackling the challenge of selecting new high-quality local varieties and offering them to consumers. A concrete example of this is the Mas.Pes project, carried out in collaboration between Agribologna, RI.NOVA, University of Bologna, and University of Milan. read more

In May 2025, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail distribution (Gdo) recorded an increase in sales and a slight growth in the average mix price compared to the same month in 2024. However, the positive trends are not consistent across different macrocategories. The analysis from the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor shows this discrepancy. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Tesco has reported a 4.7 per cent like-for-like increase in sales for the first quarter in the UK and Ireland. read more

In the U.S. market, the intersection of consumer interest in convenience and health with retailers' need for labor-efficient solutions drives a strong demand for fresh-cut fruits in the produce aisles. Fresh Del Monte has noticed a growing preference for ready-to-eat options and healthier foods. read more

Cherry sellers have been fined for a sudden increase in prices on All Souls' Day, officials have confirmed. Vladimir Ivanov, the head of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCSBT), stated to BNR and Sega that retail cherry prices rose from 14 leva per kilogram to 20-22 leva within a read more

W tym miesiącu Monrovia świętuje lato kampanią Heat Lovers Campaign, której celem jest zwiększenie świadomości konsumentów i zwiększenie sprzedaży odmian roślin, które dobrze rosną w upale. Krajowy program marketingowy Monrovia może wypromować miejsce detaliczne przed nowymi klientami-amatorami ogrodnictwa. "Najważniejsze, że... read more

In Greece, 2025 is proving to be a difficult year for cherry growers due to adverse weather conditions that are affecting both the yield and market prices. The shift from field prices of €4 per kilo to retail prices as high as €22 is raising concerns about the reasons behind this increase in prices. The reduced... read more

Czy to ptak? Czy to samolot? Nie, to gigantyczne jabłko, lądujące w supermarketach i kinach w ramach promocji filmu o Supermanie. read more

Modern retail businesses have advanced their timelines to be ready for the adoption of the new ESRS standards envisaged by the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which is undergoing revision as part of the Omnibus Package aimed at simplifying reporting requirements. read more