An in-store retail strategy created by researchers from Monash University and Deakin University in collaboration with Ritchies IGA supermarkets has successfully encouraged Australian consumers to purchase more vegetables through the use of 'nutritional serve pricing'. This initiative has received support from Ausveg, the. read more

Maraldi Sementi invites all industry professionals to the annual Fresh-Cut Field Days. The event will take place on 4 and 5 December at OP Italian Leaf's farm in Pontecagnano, Campania, Italy. "Foreign operators are encouraged to attend on 2 and 3 December," says Andrea Maraldi. read more

The partnership between Lidl Italy and the Italian Red Cross (CRI) is renewed this year for the Christmas holidays with an important solidarity initiative. Starting from Monday, December 1st, the traditional Panettone will be available in over 780 Lidl stores in Italy. read more

W śladzie mango i awokado, tak zwane mniejsze egzotyki stają się coraz bardziej popularne. "Produkty takie jak pitahaya były dużo bardziej ekskluzywne kilka lat temu, ale teraz stają się prawdziwym hitem. Zamiast kilku palet tygodniowo, teraz sprzedajemy kilka palet dziennie. Teraz read more

Nowe dane sprzedażowe od brytyjskiej firmy Apple & Pears Ltd (BAPL) pokazują silny ruch brytyjskich jabłek przez główne sieci supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami w wynikach sprzedaży poszczególnych detalistów. Aldi zajmuje pierwsze miejsce w rankingu, nabywając prawie 2 900 ton brytyjskich jabłek od producentów BAPL. Lidl... read more

Confidence among UK retailers hits a 17-year low ahead of budget announcement. British retailers have reported the most significant decline in confidence in 17 years, with sales continuing to fall. The Confederation of British Industry stated that its measure of retail sales compared to the previous year deteriorated to -32 from -27. read more

American giant IBM and retailer Auchan have entered into a partnership to deploy 50,000 intelligent pallets called 'IBM Smart Green Pallet'. Auchan, which recently announced plans to franchise its 300 French supermarkets under the Intermarché and Netto banners, is collaborating with IBM on this initiative. read more

The online supermarket Picnic has secured 430 million euros in a recent funding round from its current investors. The majority of this funding is planned to fuel the company's growth in Germany, where Picnic currently holds the top position in the market. Expanding into new regions and cities will necessitate substantial investments in distribution. read more

A new product called Hydro leek, grown in water basins instead of outdoors, will soon be available on the shelves of Belgian supermarkets. The system was developed by REO Veiling and Inagro, with automation provided by Indurra and its spin-off Hydromasters using Siemens technology. read more

The date is fast approaching: tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26th, the Grand Tour Italia Conference Center in Bologna will host The Fruit & Vegetable Cart - the Retail Atlas event, organized by IFN (for more information click here). It is time to reveal who has read more

Among the projects that Lidl Italy is carrying out for the fruit and vegetable department, the one related to avocados is certainly one of the most significant. And not by chance. National per capita consumption has exponentially increased from 100 to 800 grams per year in ten. read more

At SARL Endigra in Beugny, Pas-de-Calais, endives are a family affair. Since January 1st, 2022, Colette Duchateau has joined her parents and brother to continue the endive business started by her maternal grandparents. The farm has chosen to focus on cultivating semi-forced vegetables. read more

The V Range market continues to grow, confirming strong demand acceleration both in large-scale retail and in discount stores. Updated data for week 44 of 2025 shows an overall value growth of +9.2% in the V Range sector in modern distribution, driven by discount stores. read more

Ahold Delhaize focuses on AI projects with impact

After completing several projects involving artificial intelligence across various areas, Ahold Delhaize is now turning its attention to a few key business processes. The company aims to become a "smart follower" in the realm of AI, according to CEO Frans Muller. Source: retaildetail.eu read more

The discount channel has found fertile ground in Italy, and fresh produce has now become one of its main competitive advantages. Almost a quarter of total sales in the retail sector now come from this format (23.8%), a figure that rises to 26.2% when considering only the products. read more

In a scenario characterized by uncertainty, social and demographic changes, technological innovations, and new challenges arising from the evolving international context, modern retail undergoes continuous transformations while maintaining an important role for people. read more

With FloraPhoto Scenes AI, Floral Innovations introduces a new online tool that allows growers, exporters, and retailers to create realistic lifestyle images in just a few seconds. Simply upload a product photo, select a setting, and the AI will automatically place the plant in a suitable, natural-looking... read more

Farmers have urged the government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by revamping the food supply chain regulator, making farming feel less like a struggle for survival. read more

Aldi reported that they have sold approximately 30,000 tons of British apples in the past year, accounting for one in five apples sold in the United Kingdom. The retailer is now projecting sales of 32,000 tons for 2026 as a part of their long-term sourcing strategy. This increase is due to favorable growing conditions. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines anticipates that red onion prices will decrease in December as a larger portion of imported volumes arrives. Out of the expected 59,594 metric tons of red onion imports for 2025, 11,371 metric tons had already been delivered by November 13. At present, retail prices have soared. read more