The two organizations believe that this will be extremely problematic in the long run, as it directly contradicts "scientific findings" and endangers the "long-term sustainability of the industry." The aim of this letter, which the German read more

The niemcy retailer Rewe Group has announced a strong set of financial result for 2024, with total revenue and net income climbing. read more

The advertising machinery has been set in motion at supermarket chains and discount stores to create sales impulses. In the current 14th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for zucchinis are being advertised 14 times in the retail sector. The number of promotions has increased fourfold compared to previous weeks. read more

A total of 175 small, medium, and large retail companies were surveyed about their AI maturity, use cases, and obstacles in implementation. The current AI study 2025 continues the data collection from the years 2020, 2021, and 2023, building on the results from previous years. read more

After engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing EU suppliers to continue attaching UK Plant Passports to retail-ready plants before shipping. This extension is for 19 months beyond the original 30. read more

Carrefour Italy is participating for the second year in the National Made in Italy Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. For the occasion, the chain has organized an event at the Carrefour Market in Piazzale Eugenio Morelli in Rome to emphasize its support. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more

"Assoluti is our premium line of tomato products. They are the top of our range, the result of a careful selection of tomato varieties chosen by our agronomists with the aim of obtaining excellent quality for the final consumer," says Giovanni Albani, commercial manager of the producers. read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport sent a trade mission to Canada's CPMA Fresh Week trade show this week to explore new opportunities in that market. Alongside several partner companies, they conducted a series of meetings with importers and supermarkets during the event. read more

In contrast, retailers are missing a strong promotion of the city center as a location, as well as a clear commitment to wage bargaining autonomy, especially in setting the minimum wage. "The coalition agreement contains many correct and important things. For example, reducing bureaucracy must be a priority." read more

Tesco has acknowledged an increasingly competitive UK market but has toasted its "most competitive position and highest market share for many years." read more

E.Leclerc maintains its position as the leader in the French grocery market, with a market share of 23.7% in March, according to the most recent data from Kantar. Despite a slight decrease of 0.1 points, E.Leclerc remains at the top. Carrefour, which has shown the strongest growth in March, is now part of the market competition. read more

With the goal of enhancing their presence in the European market, Slovenian orchid producer Ocean Orchids d.o.o. initiated a partnership with Wouter Konijn. "With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, he is well-prepared to assist us on this venture," says Roman Ferenčak. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

The prices of strawberries available in Polish supermarkets show that there is an increasing amount of imported fruit on the market. This is also evidenced by the growing size of packaging - without any problem we can buy these fruits in punnets of 500, and even 900 grams. Soon on the market. read more

The 2025 First Edition of the NielsenIQ Fast Moving Consumer Goods Guide provides a detailed snapshot of the Modern Distribution in Italy, with a total turnover of 132.1 billion euros, divided among hypermarkets (24.8%), supermarkets (41.7%), discount stores (23.8%), and convenience stores (9.6%). read more

Bananas confirm their position as a cornerstone of the fruit and vegetable department, as highlighted by the analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which - for the month of April - paints a decidedly positive picture of consumption trends. Despite the prices in the retail sector read more

Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, is solidifying its growth path, closing 2024 with a public turnover of 4.5 billion euros, an increase of 2.6% compared to the read more

Our client is an internationally operating provider of high-quality fresh products and specialties for the retail and wholesale food industry. The company is one of the leading players in the European fresh segment and is known for its high product quality. read more