Sustainabloom has recently launched a new free resource to assist floral retailers in taking practical and measurable steps towards sustainability. The Sustainability Planning Template for Retail Florists aims to make sustainability planning accessible for businesses of all sizes, guiding users in the process. read more

Vemondo is the most purchased brand of vegan and vegetarian products by Italian families in the Alternative Vegetable Gastronomy sector (Fresh Products) according to data from the NielsenIQ Consumer Panel. A significant achievement for Lidl Italia, which confirms the growing trust of. read more

Todis, a private label supermarket chain owned by Iges S.r.l., a company controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A Conad, goes into schools to teach environmental education. After introducing the Sustainability Certificate in 2023, designed to valorize businesses. read more

The 25th edition of Forum Retail, the reference event for the business community of the sector, has ended, bringing together leaders, innovators, and analysts to outline the directions of change in the Italian retail industry. From the research presented on stage - Doxa, read more

As the Christmas holidays approach, dried fruit - and more generally the entire dried fruit & vegetable sector - returns to the spotlight on the shelves of grocery stores. As every year, during this period, retailers significantly expand their assortments, often accompanying them read more

As the busiest season of the year approaches, florists across the UK are preparing for long hours, creative challenges, and the annual balancing act between demand, competition, and pricing pressure. With the rise of big-box retailers and online giants offering deep discounts, it's easy read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Across major fruit-growing and importing regions, packaging choices continue to vary widely, shaped by local handling practices, retail needs, and consumer habits, says Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director at AVI Global Plast, a packaging manufacturer from India: "We manufacture recycled PET punnets." read more

Reaching consumers living in rural areas, far from the retail outlets of large-scale retail chains? Lidl has done it. From October 17th to November 6th, the chain launched the "Lidl 4 keréken" ("Lidl on four wheels") project in Hungary, a mobile format consisting of a minibus. read more

Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and the recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin boasts over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been further validated by his industry-wide recognition. read more

Ahold Delhaize ogłosił mianowanie Xaviera Piesvaux na stanowisko Dyrektora Krajowego RumuniiAhold Delhaize ogłosił, że od 1 stycznia 2026 roku Xavier Piesvaux został mianowany Dyrektorem Krajowym Rumunii, podlegając bezpośrednio Claude'owi Sarrailh, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. Xavier, który będzie read more

Artificial Intelligence is destined to revolutionize the way Italians choose and purchase products, both in physical stores and on digital platforms. This is what emerges from the research conducted and will be presented at the "Forum della Distribuzione Moderna 2025 - Il retail." read more

Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin brings over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been recently recognized by the industry. read more

In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from both offline retail and online delivery channels. The primary factor behind this rise is the decrease in Turkish exports caused by a poor harvest in Turkey. read more

Lamboo Dried & Deco is the market leader in Europe for sustainably cultivated and dried natural flowers. Based in Lisse, the company supplies retailers, florists, and decoration professionals worldwide. Lamboo stands out for its full control over its entire production process. read more

In Western Europe, Coca-Cola is the brand that best converts its presence on shelves into actual purchases. This is highlighted by the new Brand Traction Score from NielsenIQ (NIQ), an indicator aimed at retail brands to evaluate their conversion effectiveness. read more

Bangladesh has signed a concession agreement for the development of the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, a project valued at over US$550 million. The terminal will be developed through a Public-Private Partnership involving the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), APM Terminals, and local stakeholders. read more

Last week we examined, thanks to the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta (click here), how berries are experiencing an extraordinary growth period, with trends often reaching double digits. Overall, since the beginning of the year, sales of berries in large-scale retail distribution are. read more

Manjit Singh of the India-based Persia Fruits brand owned by Kanwal Global Exports stated that India is currently well-stocked with imported kiwis from various sources, especially Iranian Hayward kiwis. However, he mentioned that there is a slowdown in retail demand in the market. "Supply is strong, but... read more

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