The costs of misalignment between rose production and retail demand are estimated to be around 50 million euros globally, which accounts for 5-10% of the total rose trade. Aligning rose production with demand is a constant challenge for rose growers who supply directly to retailers. This often involves manually counting buds and flowers. read more

Seasonality is one of the key pillars of many retail chains. To emphasize the presence of seasonal products, retailers and their respective produce department managers experiment with a variety of display and assortment solutions, often with a creative touch. In this context, read more

Aldi Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector, returns to television. The brand announces its participation with a selection of its best products at the sixth edition of "The Perfect Ingredient", the popular culinary show. read more

"In recent years, fresh table mulberries have seen increasing sales in supermarkets, and tea shops have started offering mulberry-based drinks. With their high anthocyanin content, mulberries are well-suited to meet the growing consumer demand for health-focused products, enhancing their market attractiveness." - Ms. Zhou from Shenzhen Yizhiyi Agriculture read more

South Africa: Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive season

In a first for South African grocery retail, Checkers has introduced a specially branded aeroplane. The plane, adorned with "Sixty60" on its sides and "Checkers" on its belly, was first seen at the OR Tambo International Airport. read more

The Dutch company Royal Vezet, a leading supplier of fresh convenience vegetables, fruits, and salads, has collaborated with packaging specialist Avantium to create new packaging for produce for Albert Heijn, the largest retailer in the Netherlands. read more

This is particularly evident in the integration of Artificial Intelligence in SCO cash registers, for example for age verification or personalized discounts, as shown in the current Consumer Barometer by KPMG in Germany "Technologies in Retail: the autonomous checkout process". read more

In recent years, Aldi Nord in Germany has reportedly made massive investments in modernizing its stores and logistics. In 2023 alone, nearly 150 stores were renovated or newly built. These investments not only enhance the shopping experience for the read more

Eastcoast Beverages is a family-owned business located in Kulnura, north of Sydney, with a 60-year history. The company cultivates citrus fruits, produces juices, and bottles them on-site. They supply their selection of 40 unique juice blends to Woolworth's, Coles, and independent retailers across the Eastern region. read more

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Oct. 24 (EFE).- The 21st edition of "Banana Time," the largest international convention for the banana industry, began with a plea for unity from Ecuador, the world's top exporter of the fruit, to address global challenges such as low supermarket prices in Europe. read more

Naukowcy z Terytorium Północnego współpracują z producentami żywności i głównymi detalistami, aby wprowadzić gotowe do spożycia produkty z owoców jałowca. To działanie jest odpowiedzią na rosnące zainteresowanie konsumentów roślinnymi i tropikalnymi produktami spożywczymi, mając na celu wzmocnienie sektora australijskiego jałowca. read more

In September, there were significant amounts of new season British apples from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, however, not all UK supermarkets immediately put them on their shelves. Aldi and Lidl both had strong September sales of British apples supplied by BAPL. read more

Nador Cott Protection SAS and Sainsbury's are pleased to announce that they have settled their litigation before the English High Court (claim no. HP-2024-000001) on the basis that Sainsbury's has changed its product specification and will remove Tang Gold from sale pending the outcome of other legal proceedings. read more

British apple and pear growers have harvested large quantities of fruit in the first month of the domestic season, but not all UK supermarkets were quick to stock their shelves. read more

This is shown by a joint survey conducted by the German Retail Association (HDE) and the market research institute Appinio among 1,000 people. In light of the increasing nationwide closure of bank branches, the HDE reaffirms its demand for strengthening the cash circulation to maintain services such as read more

While there have been significant innovations in the mandarin segment, consumers have become increasingly indifferent to traditional offerings in the orange category. This has led to buyers in supermarkets becoming less enthusiastic. read more

Peru has positioned itself as a strong competitor in the global agricultural market, especially in the export of blueberries and quinoa, where it holds a leading position internationally. It also ranks second in the export of fresh avocado, Amazonian chestnut, and ginger, and third in preserved palm hearts. read more

Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of over 150 family farmers in New York state, has completed the harvest of this year's RubyFrost™ apple crop. Retailers are advised to place orders promptly to secure stock for consumers. The harvest was approximately two weeks ahead of schedule. read more

The interest in the persimmon sector is demonstrated by the segmentation that has been taking place in the industry in recent years. The variety with firm flesh is now present in the assortment of every retail outlet of the Large-scale distribution, but the mini persimmon with soft flesh is a much more sought-after item. read more

ALDI continues to strengthen its presence in the Valencian Community and will open two new stores in the province of Alicante in November. The company currently has a total of

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