The Indian government has purchased 470,000 tons of rabi onions this year for the price stabilization buffer. These onions will be released starting from September 5, 2024, through retail sales at Rs.35 ($0.42) per kg and bulk sales in major markets across the country. This measure aims to tackle temporary supply shortages in some markets. read more

Nadchodzący sezon zimowy na rynku świeżych ziół przynosi branży przygotowania na burzliwy okres. Holenderska firma Europe Retail Packaging (ERP), z siedzibą w Poeldijk, specjalizująca się w sektorze świeżych ziół, prognozuje trendy i zapotrzebowanie na nadchodzącą zimę. read more

Retailers ramped up the holiday spirit this week by showcasing Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal favorites. New crop California Navel oranges made their debut, marking the beginning of the winter citrus season. Alongside traditional fall favorites, popular cookout items such as Iceberg lettuce and berries were also prominently displayed. read more

SPAR Netherlands has been recognized by prestigious consumer research conducted by YouGov. Consumers value the targeted strategic decisions made by SPAR Netherlands in rapidly evolving retail markets, such as investing in innovative concepts like the SPAR FoodClub and expanding the network of SPAR stores. read more

The demand from specialty retailers, supermarkets, and discount stores could be met with consistent high quality and continuity, despite the high effort involved. read more

The Kiwifruit company Zespri has reintroduced its award-winning Fruit Pillbox pack concept to retailers in Singapore in an effort to promote consumer health and revive the country's tradition of eating fruit after dinner, which has apparently declined. read more

Redefining retail: Sensei, an autonomous store firm, reaches a milestone in Italy as its location at DAO Cooperativa turns one. Sensei recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its autonomous store in Verona in collaboration with DAO Cooperativa. In a LinkedIn post, the company stated: "One year ago, we proudly opened Italy's first autonomous…" read more

Those who have specific quantities of grapes, both seedless and traditional, should take note that bunches have recently reached up to 10 euro/kg on the shelves of some Italian supermarkets. Supplies are still limited, which could impact the availability of grapes leading up to the upcoming Christmas holidays. In Apulia, read more

There are hardly any good horticultural news in the country, with producers facing crises, low prices in supermarkets, and stagnant consumption growth. Amidst all this, we find the persistence of the campaign "Eat them to defeat."

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In September 2024, a positive cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value and volume (+1.2%). Sales of food products are increasing in value (+1.7%) and volume (+1.5%), as well as non-food products (+0.9% in value and +1.1% in volume). read more

According to EastFruit, prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have been consistently increasing for the fifth consecutive week. This upward trend is mainly due to a decrease in the supply of local products caused by seasonal factors, along with a stable demand from both retail. read more

Halifax-based online florist, Prestige Flowers, has merged with Flowerline, a flower procurement, packing, and distribution business based in Mansfield. The merger was supported by ThinCats, an alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs, with a substantial capital injection. Park Place provided advisory services for the merger. read more

Rä Foods, a company specializing in food technology and functional foods, recently announced that its Wild About Sprouts brand is now available at Whole Foods Market, a natural and organic foods retailer in the Pacific Northwest. "For retailers, this partnership means offering the safest and most nutrient-dense" read more

In the last two days, wholesale onion prices have been steadily rising at the Yeshwantpur Agricultural Produce Market in Bengaluru. Forecasts suggest that if this trend continues, retail prices could reach up to INR 100 ($1.21) per kilogram. Currently, premium onions are... read more

McDonald's Korea will resume tomato supply next week. The local branch of the fast-food chain McDonald's Corporation will start using tomatoes in its burgers again after temporarily removing them due to a shortage caused by recent weather conditions. "Tomatoes, which have been in read more

Sekoya's new blueberry dispenser, which was first presented at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, was showcased at Fruit Attraction in Madrid in early October. For the company's value chain and retail manager, Hans Liekens, it was a great opportunity to showcase the practicality of such a machine. read more

The grocery retail sector continues to withdraw from the grape business. In the 45th week, there are only eight promotions running. In the promotional offers, grapes are priced between 4.99 euros/kg and 5.99 euros/kg. In previous years, there was much more advertising with grapes and also the read more

Sevestre has confirmed that the organic product offering at Aldi has declined. This is mainly attributed to waning interest. "It is the Belgian consumer who determines the importance of the products," he says. "This principle applies not only to our." read more

Vietnam has been an attractive market for global fresh produce suppliers for a while now. However, the market is evolving. Recent trends show a move towards higher value offerings, along with fast growth in modern retail channels such as e-commerce and social media. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on reaching second-tier cities. read more

The retail giant Auchan, a well-known French brand, has started a major corporate restructuring with significant layoffs of employees in France and the sale of its operations in Russia, as reported by milanofinanza.it. The company has announced the read more