Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that have gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, which focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain - identifies these three retailers as the top performers. read more

Lidl został koronowany Detalicznym Sprzedawcą Roku 2025 przez Brytyjskich Producentów Jagód na corocznym wydarzeniu detalicznym stowarzyszenia upraw. read more

In the first two months of the 2025/26 British apple and pear season, Aldi and Lidl have emerged as the largest supporters of domestic fruit, purchasing a higher volume from growers than other retailers. read more

The 2025/26 Spanish orange season has started, with the retailer sourcing fruit from growers in the Valencian Community, Andalusia, the Region of Murcia, and Catalonia. By collaborating with 13 suppliers who work with over 2,000 farmers, the company anticipates commercializing 131,000 tons of oranges. read more

Portugal: Mercadona opens first Lisbon store

Mercadona made its debut in Lisbon on November 13 with the opening of a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. This new store marks a significant milestone in Mercadona's expansion, as it represents the brand's first presence in the city of Lisbon. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is getting ready to welcome the second commercial season of a hybrid vegetable with renewed energy. This vegetable promises to bring added value to the brassica category in large-scale retail trade (GDO). Despite Italy still lagging behind in distribution and. read more

In week 44, compared to the previous one, the average price of fruit and vegetables sold by weight continues to decrease, while volumes are increasing with less intensity, and turnover shows a further decline. Among the channels, the discount channel is recording the most negative performance. read more

With the first shipment from the source in week 45, the Greek strawberry season has officially begun. "The produce is of excellent quality and also has a convincing taste. Further shipments with increasing volumes will take place in week 46, enabling the first programs with German food retailers. read more

In autumn 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decrease due to overproduction. Farm-gate prices dropped to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) lower than production costs. Despite this, retail prices remained high at 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Belarus has implemented mandatory size regulations for apples sold to state-run retail chains. Government officials stated that this decision was made in response to consumer grievances regarding undersized fruits and vegetables in the previous season. Additionally, they have set a minimum diameter requirement for potatoes supplied under state contracts. read more

Innovation, technology, and customer focus were the main protagonists of the first day of the Retail Forum, which concluded with the award ceremony of the ninth edition of the Retail Awards. The event within the event, which celebrates excellence in the industry, has been a highlight since its inception. read more

Naranjasyfrutas.com, an online platform for advertising crops, shared search trends among wholesalers purchasing from growers. The accompanying graph displays the most sought-after varieties in September and October by retailers. Navelina, Clemenules, Oronules, Clemenvilla, and Salustiana were the most searched for. read more

Over the past decade, fresh cranberries have become an integral part of the autumn product range in food retail. Nordgemüse, based in Buchholz/Aller, also offers domestically grown cranberries from an exclusive contract producer from mid-September to the end of October. "Depending on the weather and... read more

Natural Grocers has expanded its private-label assortment with 10 new organic frozen vegetable products, now available across its 168 stores in the United States. The family-operated retailer, based in Lakewood, Colorado, said the additions are intended to complement its existing offer. read more

Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7 per cent in October as retailers increased promotions in anticipation of Christmas, according to the most recent data from Worldpanel by Numerator. read more

From bouquets on-the-go to hands-on workshops and a flower drive-thru, St. Pete has a fresh new destination for flower lovers. The Roaming Petal and Arms of Persephone have officially planted roots in the city, transforming their shared passion for floral design into a retail space that blends. read more

The Association of Producers (AOP) Cénaldi is reviewing the 2025 season for peas, beans, and flageolets. Despite the very hot weather in June and storms with torrential rain at the end of August, the season for processing vegetables has yielded positive results overall. Yields have remained decent. read more

The analysis presented today on Italiafruit News, resulting from a survey conducted at the beginning of November on six retailers in the Parma area, provides an overview of the assortments of bell peppers and chili peppers, both belonging to the Capsicum genus of the Solanaceae family. The focus is... read more

"We had an excellent harvest. The forecast was already looking good, but during harvesting, we were surprised to find that yields were higher than initially thought. That presented an additional challenge in terms of labor, but with a good mix of permanent and temporary staff, totaling 170 people, we managed to get the" read more

Australia's independent fruit and vegetable retailers are being featured in a new national campaign encouraging consumers to shop locally. read more