In October, chestnuts are a product that is always present on the shelves of large retail stores, and IFN analysis could not miss this seasonal event, with visits to 6 different stores in the square of Modena. read more

Claudio Cecchetto, a record producer, DJ, and radio and television host, is one of the most iconic figures in the Italian music scene. He will be among the speakers at Forum Retail 2025, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. read more

We are just waiting for the approval of the EU Antitrust, expected by December, to complete the transfer of Carrefour Italia to NewPrinces, the group led by Angelo Mastrolia. However, the relaunch plan is already in motion. read more

From Sunday 2 to Friday 7 November, Waterdrinker will once again host its GTC Days – six days of buying and inspiration. This edition shines a spotlight on the 'Jungle Icons': plants that are so much more than just green. The GTC Days attract florists, garden centres, wholesalers, and retailers. read more

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) will be permitted to get involved in a High Court case involving Aldi and two of its former suppliers of sprouts and brassicas. This marks one of the rare instances where the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) is directly applied in a UK courtroom. The decision was made by a Deputy. read more

A new six-month campaign is aiming to bring Swedes back to the forefront of Scotland's food culture by presenting the vegetable as a fresh, modern ingredient. read more

"Yellow kiwis have significantly increased in popularity in recent years," says Turgut Akkaya, market manager at Rewe Center. He states that they clearly stand out from the traditional green kiwis "due to their sweetness and more exotic flavor." However, green kiwis still remain "Continuously" for him. read more

The Kunming Dounan Flower Market remains busy all day long. The daytime trading hall serves mainly retail customers, while also being one of Yunnan's first provincial-level nighttime cultural and tourism consumption centers, allowing visitors to buy and enjoy flowers. read more

The agreement signed between Etruria Retail and GMFsrl, a company of the Unicomm Group, marks the beginning of a new commercial path in the regions of Umbria, Lazio, Tuscany, and Marche, creating a network of over 400 sales points and 12 Cash & Carry stores, consolidating an already well-established and widespread presence. read more

The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, shows a recovery in fruit and vegetable consumption in the retail sector in September, following a negative August, driven solely by vegetables. The deflationary context has certainly contributed to the volume growth. read more

First supermarket in Vatican for Magazzini Gabrielli (Selex), in the premises that used to host the Annona Store, for the first time entrusted to a private company, as reported on Gdoweek. The space has been redesigned to reopen under the Tigre brand on an area of 875 square meters. read more

New Zealand: HelloFresh found guilty of deceptive subscription practices
The Commerce Commission has reported that HelloFresh New Zealand, a subsidiary of the world's largest meal-kit company operating in 18 countries, has pleaded guilty to misleading consumers into reactivating their food subscriptions. read more

Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to subsidize the cost of one of the country's most widely consumed vegetables. The retailer maintained the price. read more

On Thursday, October 16, Amazone Plants celebrated a milestone in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands: the first pile was driven for the company's brand-new greenhouse complex. With this 1.6-hectare expansion, located right next to the existing nursery, Amazone Plants will soon grow to a total of. read more

Tesco is going to sell extra-large limited edition 'Monster Mash' swede in the lead-up to Halloween to encourage shoppers to revisit the old tradition of swede carving. read more

British-grown Butternut squash is receiving increased promotion thanks to a new collaboration involving the Veg Power campaign, seed breeders Sakata, supplier Barfoots, and retail partner Waitrose. read more

"We see potential, especially because consumers are open to innovations in the fruit segment," commented Turgut Akkaya in response to our question. Red kiwis have sparked curiosity, "but they must establish themselves in the long term based on taste and value for money." read more

The Nemo potato, a striped red-and-white variety developed by UK supplier Branston, has made a comeback on supermarket shelves across the United Kingdom due to strong consumer demand. This variety, famous for its shorter cooking time, will have 87% more stock available compared to last year, totaling 1.2 million units. read more

Esselunga opened a new supermarket yesterday in Bolzano, located on Via Alto Adige, inside the WaltherPark shopping center. read more

Potato prices in Ukraine are expected to rise sharply this winter, reaching 50–55 UAH (US$1.30–1.45) per kilogram in supermarkets, according to analyst Maxim Hopka of the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club. Currently, wholesale prices range from 19–22 UAH (US$0.50–0.57), while retail prices are expected to follow suit. read more