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

Also this year, the contributions of our guest speakers were a highlight: Andy Enninghorst (Enninghorst Engineering Office) gave a presentation on "Recall Management in Retail". Dr. Wiebke Scheer (Landvolk Lower Saxony) and Dr. Ursula Gerdes (Lower Saxony Animal Disease Fund) also contributed. read more

The IV Gamma Verdura represents one of the most relevant categories in terms of value within the fruit and vegetable department of Italian large-scale retail. However, compared to the first category, it has quite different characteristics, especially regarding the display density - that is, the number read more

The countdown to the Festival of Fresh has begun, as major supermarket buyers, importers, wholesalers, and suppliers get ready to come to Lincolnshire for FPJ's main event on Thursday, June 5th. read more

Aldi has partnered with the Teenage Cancer Trust for a fundraising campaign to support young people dealing with cancer. read more

Terra Natura International (TNI) is celebrating a special occasion: on June 1st, the company marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been facilitating direct connections between growers and retailers. Its goal is to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables as efficiently as possible, straight from the greenhouse to the store. read more

The first self-service TuDay Conad supermarket debuted in Olbia (Sardinia), located inside the Conad Self 24 service station. It is a retail store designed to offer maximum flexibility, accessibility, and quality, operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, designed to read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

Booker's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jonny McQuarrie is set to assume the position of Tesco's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Europe, taking over from Matt Simister who has recently announced his departure from the supermarket. McQuarrie had served as COO at Booker for three years. read more

On June 2, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris received over two tonnes of Vietnamese lychees, marking the initial shipment of this year's produce to France. These lychees, originating from Thanh Ha district in Vietnam's Hai Duong province, were expedited to Parisian supermarket shelves within read more

Naturosa teraz jest dostępna na rynku centrów ogrodniczych. Jest to nowa seria róż, która łączy zrównoważoność i łatwą konserwację z naturalną wartością ozdobną. Seria łączy zalety istniejących odmian róż, tworząc produkt przyszłościowy dla kanału centrów ogrodniczych. read more

In recent years, there have been signs of rapprochement between both corporations and the families behind them. They had also recently aimed to consolidate the purchase of various product categories, but had since somewhat distanced themselves from that and primarily. read more

The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact. Top products include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, berries, and mushrooms. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

The Greek strawberry campaign for this season started about two weeks later than usual, in the month of November, mainly due to planting delays, as stated by Alexandros Polydoropoulos, an agronomist at the Greek strawberry specialist Labidino. read more

For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and open-field vegetables from there to cities such as Berlin and Munich on a daily basis. FMB, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in February, continues to deliver these products to Germany with great success. read more

Aldi boss: Planning delays are slowing new supermarket openings and job creation

The UK head of Aldi, Giles Hurley, has expressed frustration over the country's intricate planning system and objections from competitors that are causing delays in the opening of new stores and the creation of jobs. The CEO of the supermarket chain noted that what was once read more

Mycorrhizae, which have been around for longer than dinosaurs, don't receive much attention. These fungi have been aiding plants in their survival since the early days of plant life on land around 450 million years ago. Despite their ancient origins, mycorrhizae are often overlooked in modern agriculture, particularly in the sanitized environment of. read more

Therefore, it was not possible to rely on the usual seasonal quantities. Now it seems that the tide is turning, as the number of promotions in the retail sector is increasing significantly. read more