The recent approval by the European Union of biostimulants manufactured by Introlab positions the South African company to further enhance its connections with distributors, retailers, and growers in the region. Introlab's biostimulants are currently available in over twenty countries, with more than... read more

The third season of Divino-branded Italian persimmons has just started. The opening ceremony was conducted by Francesca Gallicchio, the administrator of the Italian company that developed the brand. Gallicchio announced that the first harvest began last Friday, with supplies now reaching wholesale markets. read more

Konzum and Studenac are leading the way in nominal revenue growth in Croatia. The total revenue of the Croatian grocery retail market in 2024 reached €8.41 billion, showing an 8.8% nominal increase compared to the previous year. This positive trend was uncovered in a market survey carried out by the Croatian Competition Agency. read more

The majority of large European retailers have already switched from lemons from the Southern Hemisphere to those from the Northern Hemisphere, prominently featuring the Primofiori variety from Spain. Despite some delays in the harvest due to recent rains, the transition is still ongoing. read more

The natural materials used cause up to 55% fewer emissions than concrete or bricks, and in addition, wood is recyclable and can be deconstructed, according to Netto Marken-Discount. The project was implemented in collaboration with the retail real estate specialist Ratisbona and serves as an example of. read more

Under the slogan "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," the campaign uses a memorable slogan that encourages trying the product all the way to brand loyalty. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

W ostatnich latach producent szklarniowy Pure Flavor® znacząco zainwestował w zwiększenie powierzchni upraw i reagowanie na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na swoje produkty. "Wzrosliśmy i dojrzeliśmy znacząco poprzez rozszerzenie produkcji, dystrybucji i innowacji produktowych w całej Ameryce Północnej." read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have announced a joint in-store campaign for bananas and pineapples, running in 488 Morrisons outlets across the UK. The initiative, titled "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," is designed to encourage consumers to try and explore different ways of enjoying the two fruits. read more

At the beginning of October, apples are once again asserting themselves strongly among the leading categories in the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), and an in-depth analysis by IFN seemed particularly appropriate. The analysis conducted on six Gdo chains in Parma highlights a range and depth of assortment that is difficult to find elsewhere. read more

Drive pear sales in large-scale retail, engage young people, and attract consumers' attention to a category in need of a boost. In the fruit and vegetable departments, the autumn season is lit up with the "Win Every Day with Opera La Pera" prize competition, an initiative aimed at incentivizing. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain. read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

The partnership between Monoprix and Amazon, which was launched in 2018, is expanding. The Monoprix store offers access to a variety of Monoprix products (over 10,000 items including fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, health, beauty, and home care) directly on the Amazon.fr website. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) concluded its annual Horticulture, The Conference on 25 September at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders, growers, retailers, and policymakers to celebrate the sector, share insights, and explore the opportunities. read more