In week 21, sales of pre-packaged fruit and vegetables show a decrease both in value and volume. All sales channels are experiencing negative trends, except for discount stores, which are growing in value due to an increase in the average selling price exceeding the average. read more

Serbia: Italian retail chain selects initial locations in Serbia
Unofficially, Eurospin EKO Company, which operates stores in Slovenia and Croatia, has chosen its first locations in Serbia. Eurospin recently advertised a significant number of job openings for these locations through its representatives. read more

FPJ’s flagship annual conference and exhibition, Festival of Fresh, was held on Thursday, June 5 in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Over 200 industry leaders attended to discuss the major challenges confronting the fresh produce business in the country. read more

The vegetable supplier ESG Drysdale has expanded its range of locally grown asparagus to over 60 Asda stores in the North East of England. read more

Tesco has introduced a new range of 'ripen at home' bananas to provide shoppers with a more flexible option. read more

"2024 was a successful but also challenging year," emphasizes Dirk Neuhaus, Managing Director of Edeka Rhein-Ruhr. Together with the independent retailers, we aim to continue investing in modern markets, motivated employees, and efficient logistics in order to reach our goals. read more

Dan Bentley, Tesco's banana buyer, said: "Bananas are more popular than ever due to their nutritional value and versatility in cooking, baking, and preparing smoothies and milkshakes. Last year, demand surged and we read more

W dniu Światowego Dnia Środowiska, Coles przyznał 3,5 mln dolarów australijskich w formie dotacji 11 małym i średnim przedsiębiorstwom działającym na rzecz innowacji i zrównoważonego rozwoju, w ramach najnowszej rundy Funduszu Wsparcia Coles. read more

UK: CO-OP is introducing a significant change to its in-store services by providing parcel lockers. Customers who use Royal Mail for sending and receiving online orders will have access to these parcel lockers starting this summer. This will allow individuals to conveniently drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns at any time, 24/7. read more

Shoppers in the UK will now have more options when purchasing bananas, thanks to a new initiative by Tesco aimed at reducing household food waste. Bananas are one of the most commonly bought items at UK supermarkets, but they are also one of the most wasted due to their quick ripening. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of April show a year-on-year increase in value of +3.7% and in volume of +1.9%. read more

Riza Growers, a consortium of six flowering houseplant producers, launched their inspiration center in Wateringen, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The opening event, named the Riza Expo, will run until June 11 and is targeted towards exporters, retailers, specialized traders, and garden centers. read more

UK: CO-OP is making a significant change to its in-store services by introducing parcel lockers. Customers who depend on Royal Mail for sending and receiving online orders will have access to these parcel lockers starting this summer. This will allow individuals to conveniently drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns at any time, 24/7. read more

ESG Drysdale, a vegetable producer based in Scotland, has expanded its locally grown asparagus supply to over 60 Asda stores across the North East of England, following its initial launch in Scottish outlets in 2024. The company expects to sell at least 25 tonnes of asparagus through Asda in the. read more

In Spain, the share of supermarket sales in the basket of fresh products continues to grow: in 2024, each citizen spent an average of 2,098 euros on this type of products, and 1,200 euros - 58% - end up in the supermarkets' cash registers. This was revealed by the seventh read more

Zwycięzcy trzeciej corocznej edycji nagród Festiwalu Świeżości zostali wybrani podczas tegorocznej konferencji i spotkania networkingowego w Spalding. read more

In the north and west, the change in color of the roofing material is imminent, with small quantities already available ahead of schedule. However, the supply is not yet suitable for delivery to the large sales structures of supermarket chains, but is limited for now to. read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more

The potato is Life Zero Residue, among the flagship products of Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A.'s offering, now available again in the main distribution channels of the Italian GDO and DO. A strategic comeback that strengthens the company's commitment to promoting a transparent, safe, and sustainable agri-food chain. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more