Lidl Romania experienced significant growth in 2024, with a reported consolidated net turnover of over RON 24.6 billion (€4.8 billion), marking a 9% increase from 2023. The company invested over RON 800 million (€158 million) and contributed more than RON 2.8 billion (€553 million) to the state. read more

A new banana brand, Trudi's™, has been launched with a focus on supporting rural communities in Costa Rica. The initiative, created by Fyffes in partnership with CARE International UK and participating retailers, aims to benefit 200 rural families in the initial phase. Trudi's bananas are. read more

Suppliers are being encouraged to give anonymous feedback on the performance of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in monitoring retailer behavior and to report any unfair practices in the supply chain. read more

M&S claims to be the first retailer to offer early season British Tenderstem three weeks ahead of the usual harvest, following an increase in homegrown crop production due to investment in polytunnels. read more

More than 500 individual items are set to have their prices permanently reduced at Lidl, with some items seeing reductions of up to 35% - without compromising on product quality, according to Lidl. This includes both nationwide and regional price adjustments, in line with the motto: "Lidl is worth it". read more

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The Riza Growers collective is going to host its inaugural Riza Expo at their inspiration center in Wateringen from June 4 to 6 and June 10 to 11. This event is targeted towards exporters, retailers, trade professionals, and garden centers. Henk said, "This is our chance to demonstrate the reasons behind the creation of Riza." read more

Według Stowarzyszenia Rolników z Walencji (AVA-ASAJA), ceny oferowane producentom ziemniaków spadły o połowę w ciągu ostatnich trzech tygodni, do tego stopnia, że są teraz poniżej kosztów produkcji i generują straty. Organizacja rolnicza oskarża agentów, którzy są read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price developments for various types of fruit and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, these included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. read more

On May 26th, Mother's Day is celebrated in Poland. It is one of the biggest flower events of the year, with supermarkets stocking up on more flowers for the occasion. This year, the fact that it fell on a Monday posed some logistical challenges for supermarket buyers. read more

Slovenia: SPAR continues to roll out new initiatives. SPAR Slovenia, in cooperation with Resman Plus d.o.o., opened a new franchise SPAR supermarket in Naklo. The focus is on fresh produce, including a colorful array of fruits and vegetables. In partnership with the YouSea Institute, the retail... read more

The Casino Group has recently announced the signing of a partnership agreement with H&S Invest Holding to open over 210 convenience stores in Morocco over the next 10 years under the Franprix and Monoprix brands. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the Casino Group's new venture. read more

Występuje niedobór pomidorów w niektórych głównych sklepach detalicznych w Południowej Australii, ale nie wydaje się, że jest to problemem w lokalnych warzywniakach czy niezależnych sklepach. "Niedobór pomidorów w Południowej Australii w tej chwili wynika z zakończenia sezonu upraw w SA i opóźnienia w dostawie. read more

In Spalding, UK, Worldwide Fruit has transformed its avocado ripening process with the Softripe system by JD Cooling, which utilizes Grundfos pumps at its core. The company had been struggling with issues such as inconsistent ripening and short shelf life. The implementation of the new system has significantly enhanced control and efficiency. read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

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

At the end of 2024, the Dutch giant Ahold Delhaize - the fourth largest retailer in Europe by revenue - reportedly attempted to acquire Carrefour, with the goal of creating a European retail powerhouse. However, as reported by foodretail.es, the operation was later... read more

German bunched carrots are still a bit delicate, but beyond that they show themselves in their best form. Young, tender, crunchy, sweet, and the best part: Regional. Because bunched carrots are largely grown outside of supermarkets, for example at weekly markets or directly from the farm. read more

Farm fresh: Freshly's quick commerce bet on fruits and vegetables

Indian quick commerce platforms operate on a two-step supply chain. First, they source fresh produce from farmers directly at the market, and second, they transfer it to a large centralized warehouse for quality check, labeling, and. read more

Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure has announced that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has awarded Springfields Festival Gardens with the prestigious RHS Partner Garden status. This designation makes Springfields the only major outlet retail and leisure destination in the UK to be associated with this accolade. read more