With retailers in the EU and UK increasingly interested in brighter red rose varieties, Kenyan grower Shalimar Fresh has found early success with Revolution® from De Ruiter Innovations. The grower states that Revolution® stands out for its vibrant color, generous head size, and impressive vase life, making it a top contender to meet changing demands. read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more

On the occasion of the Organic Festival, Carrefour Italy presents the results of the new research conducted with Human Highway to photograph the level of knowledge and awareness of Italians regarding organic food products. An investigation that highlights a data. read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has successfully completed one of the most challenging seasons of the year, dealing with global obstacles and coordinating various international schedules. Every year, Mother's Day triggers one of the busiest supply chains in the floriculture sector. In 2025, Logiztik Alliance commenced read more

Swiss ecommerce grows 3.5%
Online consumer spending in Switzerland increased by 3.5% last year, while brick-and-mortar retail saw a slight decline of 0.2%. As in many other countries, the share of online sales within total retail continues to rise. According to Carpathia, an ecommerce management… read more

At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

A new survey confirms the need to improve communication about organic products. It was conducted by Carrefour Italy with Human Highway on the occasion of the Organic Festival. Among the most striking results, only 11.6% of Italians have a deep and accurate knowledge of organic products. read more

From mid-May, supermarkets start expanding their assortment and dedicated spaces for summer categories. Among these, melons - especially the netted variety - are a staple in stores. Prices remain high, but they are gradually decreasing week by week. read more

In 2024, CIA-Conadha continued its growth path at a higher rate compared to the market average, despite a general context characterized by inflation and stagnant consumer spending. Sales at supermarket checkouts reached 3.12 billion euros (+1.7% in... read more

Since 2018, Tanner & Co. AG has been collaborating with Swiss asparagus producers supplying the retail sector. The goal of this partnership was to develop an environmentally friendly and sales-boosting alternative to traditional packaging methods. Instead of using shrink film, clear trays, or traditional packaging materials. read more

At Applegarth Farm in Hampshire, UK, just 45 minutes south of London, Seedleaves has introduced a hyper-local vertical farming concept that combines production, retail, and dining in one location. The 5,000 square foot "vertical barn" features a restaurant, cooking school, and gourmet food shop. read more

The Coordinator of Farmers' and Livestock Breeders' Organisations (COAG) demanded that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs enforce the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling regarding controlling the labelling of products from Western Sahara in Spanish territory. The ruling, made public on... read more

UK: Pepco Group expects Poundland exit by September
European discount retailer Pepco Group is still exploring options for the separation of its struggling Poundland business in Britain, with an exit expected by September, it said. The Warsaw-listed group, which also owns the Pepco and Dealz read more

The discount sector is projected to increase by US$217 billion worldwide from 2024 to 2029, establishing itself as the fastest-growing physical channel in the grocery retail industry. read more

Premium retailer M&S saw profits decrease by almost 25% in the last year, despite growth in food sales, due to a recent cyber hack that impacted online sales and increased costs. read more

The premium retailer M&S experienced a nearly 25% drop in profits in the past year, despite seeing growth in its food sector. This decline was attributed to a recent cyber hack that impacted online sales and resulted in additional costs. read more

A recent update from British Apple & Pear growers provides monthly data on the volume of British apples sold through UK supermarkets. The figures offer insight into how major retailers support domestic apple producers. The dataset includes a recent correction to Asda's sales. read more