In week 47, LCC's fruit and vegetable sales recorded growth, but the increase in the average price mix masked essentially flat volumes. Among the sales channels, the discount channel is showing growth again, while the large-scale retail sector is facing challenges in terms of quantities sold. read more

Potato supplier Branston has introduced a new brand, Nanna Tate, with the goal of updating traditional potato dishes. The launch of Nanna Tate fresh potatoes is scheduled for 30 December and will be sold in 450 Tesco stores across the UK. The Nanna Tate prepared potato range will be introduced later on. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Romanian people have a tradition of buying flowers on holidays, and they have several occasions to do so, such as Names days or Romanian Valentine's Day (24th of February) which is called Dragobete. In March, there is another reason to buy flowers as the country celebrates the Spring festival on the 1st of March. read more

Located behind the 10th sideline in Milton, Ontario is Brownridge Greenhouses, a wholesale grower that has been supplying independent garden centers and retailers with a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables for over fifty years. Variety is Brownridge's calling card. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Ten lat temu, Tesco, największa sieć supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii, rozpoczęła strategię obniżenia cen podstawowych warzyw podczas sezonu świątecznego, mającą na celu przyciągnięcie większej liczby klientów. Ta strategia, znana jako Festive Five, obejmowała obniżenie ceny marchwi, ziemniaków, brukselki, read more

The recovery of European retail is still uncertain and uneven. Germany and Italy are falling behind, whereas France and Spain are experiencing slight growth this year (around 1.5%). Despite the increasing consumer confidence in Europe, high savings rates (20% in Germany) and inflation are still limiting consumer spending. read more

A few months after obtaining the PGI designation, the cauliflower from the Piana del Sele is starting to get serious: commercially, an agreement has been reached with the Grande Bellezza Italiana, which will promote the product in the Italian retail market, while communicatively a spokesperson has been chosen. read more

Against this background, students from the third and fourth grade visited Edeka supermarkets in Berlin in the past two weeks as part of the unit "Food Rescue and Food Literacy". The task was to address central questions related to this topic. read more

Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that Romanian regulatory authorities have approved the planned acquisition of 100% of the grocery retailer Profi Rom Food from MidEuropa. read more

The garlic supply in North America can be described as having two distinct markets. According to Kian Fattahi from Global Farms Enterprises, one market focuses on retail and exclusively uses non-Chinese garlic, while the other market is centered around Chinese garlic. Currently, the supply of garlic not sourced from Asia is quite limited. read more

Entering a supermarket where fruits and vegetables are actually fresh, shiny, and appetizing is also a technological reality. Natural Misting is the pioneering company that is revolutionizing the way of preserving and presenting fruits and vegetables through advanced technologies. read more

The upcoming 8 weeks represent a short but crucial period in the UK Protected Edibles calendar, as growers import seeds and/or young plants into the UK to prepare for the next season's crop. This process ensures that supermarket shelves are well-stocked with high-quality British produce in 2025. read more

This winter, the lights are once again shining brightly in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stable energy prices and the use of energy-efficient LED lighting have allowed growers and buyers to quickly reach agreements. Despite the high cost of illuminated cultivation, trading partners and supermarkets are able to collaborate more effectively. read more

Bloom Fresh™ International Limited has appointed Paul Farmer as its innovation & quality director. Farmer brings a wealth of experience to the company from his decade-long tenure in the retail industry. He began his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist for grapes at Amfresh Group. read more

SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

It is truly a brand new innovation, that of the Igp Cauliflower from the Piana del Sele that made its debut in large-scale retail from December 2024, with a distinctive cardboard pack, in the new sales point that Tosano has opened in the province of. read more

Leading global fruit-breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation and Quality Director. This hiring highlights the company's dedication to providing state-of-the-art innovation and exceptional fruit quality to growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

New Country Manager for Dutch Amazon branchOn New Year's Day, Eva Faict will be appointed as the Country Manager for Amazon Netherlands in addition to her current role as Country Manager for Belgium, where she played a key role in launching the platform in 2022.Source: retaildetail.eu Australia: Primary Connect team at Heathwood Chilled and read more