Potato prices in Bangladesh have dropped to below Tk 20 (US$0.17) per kilogram from Tk 25 (US$0.21) a month ago, causing losses for farmers due to oversupply. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh stated that retail prices range from Tk 18 to Tk 25 (US$0.15–0.21) per kilogram, indicating a decrease. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

After the success of Fragola Matera®, a new protagonist from Basilicata arrives under the Nicofruit® brand: Kiwy Matera®, the yellow "Top Gold" kiwi cultivated with sustainable agricultural techniques by the companies of the Frutthera Growers OP. In the coming weeks, the product will hit the market. read more

With the arrival of autumn, one of the iconic fruits of this season takes center stage: the pear. In this latest update, IFN's analysis has examined the assortment offered in 6 retail chains in Modena, drawing a parallel with the survey conducted in December 2024. read more

Tesco has announced a rise in revenue and profits for the first half of 2025/26. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has expressed significant concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. It has cautioned that "these non-scientific demands pose a threat to the sustainability of the citrus industry, put farmers' livelihoods at risk, and may ..." read more

Costa Group has collaborated with Coles and Opal in a major trial to switch the packaging for Perino tomatoes from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard packaging in Coles' Victorian stores. read more

Esselungaha has inaugurated its new supermarket in Forlì, attracting hundreds of curious visitors from the early hours. The ceremony, which took place yesterday with the traditional ribbon-cutting, was attended by Mayor Gian Luca Zattini and a delegation from the chain. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers globally, has expressed concerns about the growing number of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. The organisation cautions that these measures, which frequently surpass national and international regulations, could impact. read more

"The food retail sector has been very successful for many years in reducing and avoiding food surpluses. The industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence and innovations to more accurately anticipate the needs of customers." read more

Retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to analyze the news that Amazon is closing its physical 'Fresh' stores and discuss what the online giant might do next in the produce sector and how this could impact suppliers. Additionally, Karen shares her insights on current and upcoming retail trends, including strategies for adapting to the evolving landscape. read more

A new report by data analytics company Euromonitor International has found that the global snack market is continuing on an upward trajectory, reaching US$693 billion in retail sales in 2024. read more

Amazon India has announced that it will expand Amazon Fresh to over 270 cities nationwide, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, and household essentials to millions of customers across India. read more

The new celeriac season started some time ago at Rodeno Agri Products. The first fresh tubers have been delivered to supermarkets and wholesalers, while Robert den Ouden from this Dutch trading company was still delivering the remaining old crop to the factories. "The previous season began with high expectations," he said. read more

UK: His Majesty The King meets charities that have benefited from the substantial £50 million raised through the sales of Waitrose Duchy Organic. Waitrose reported that "His Majesty The King met with representatives and beneficiaries from various charities to commemorate a significant milestone in the partnership between." read more

iCsquared GmbH, a Swiss-based company, along with its Azerbaijani subsidiary and local partner ABAK AGRO Alliance MMC, started supplying the local retail sector with the first locally grown fresh green asparagus in the country at the start of September. In 2023, the asparagus varieties will include Atlas F1. read more

Emerald Packaging, in collaboration with Idaho Package, Wada Farms, and Walmart, has introduced a potato bag that contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material for food contact. This is the first of its kind in the potato category in the United States. The initiative was created in alignment with Walmart's goals. read more

Dwie raporty od Foodrise twierdzą, że brytyjskie supermarkety nie są w stanie dostarczyć systemu żywnościowego, który korzystałby rolnikom, konsumentom i środowisku, i wezwą do większej roli alternatywnych modeli sprzedaży detalicznej. Pierwszy raport, Profit over Purpose: Why supermarkets will make the food strategy fail, read more

Tesco has introduced a selection of broccoli that is cultivated at a low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire. read more

Lidl is encouraging teachers across the UK to sign up for the second year of its Foodies schools programme, with the first 750 schools to register receiving a £100 Lidl gift card. read more