Oishii, the company known for the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry smart farm, has introduced its Koyo Berry variety in Michigan. This is a significant step for the brand as it expands its reach in the Midwest and introduces more consumers to its products. read more

Home consumption is starting to improve, and with a change in weather conditions and the full reopening of schools from next week, demand should increase, especially at the retail level. Early Rooster stock is slowly coming on stream. Main crops are doing well, and it is expected they will be. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus, BelTA has learned. "I would like to warn heads of retail chains... read more

The two top veg box companies in the UK have launched new marketing campaigns in order to appeal to consumers during the important autumn sales season. The campaigns will highlight the benefits of organic produce and will also target supermarkets. read more

The UK Government has set 2027 as the deadline for reaching a new food and drink trade agreement with the European Union, with ministers stating it is necessary to lower supermarket prices and ease inflationary pressures. Brexit Reset Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds confirmed the plan in a speech. read more

New Zealand: Express lane for new supermarkets

The government plans to eliminate obstacles that hinder new supermarket competitors from entering or expanding in New Zealand through a swift implementation of legislative and policy changes, according to Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis. "We're setting up an express lane for read more

Imported fresh produce from Brazil to the United States is now facing a 50 percent import tariff, which was implemented on August 6, 2025. Andrés Ocampo, CEO of HLB Specialties, a company that imports papayas from Brazil, mentioned that it is too early to evaluate the effects of this tariff as it has only been in place for three weeks. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

Fresh produce packaging specialist StepacPPC has developed a new sustainable packaging solution at the full pallet level to safeguard fresh produce from the farm to retail. read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Zagrożenie strajkiem odwrócone w Lidlu w Belgii Konsultacje społeczne dotyczące wysokiego ciśnienia w pracy w Lidlu w Belgii okazały się sukcesem: zarząd podejmuje działania. Związki dźwięk pozytywnie: nowe akcje związkowe nie są już brane pod uwagę. Nowe rozmowy w zeszły poniedziałek między związkami a zarządem przyniosły rezultaty: "Rozmowy przebiegły read more

A sustainable packaging solution created by packaging company StePacPPC is operating at the full-pallet level to protect fresh produce from the farm to retail. The company's advanced pallet shrouds ensure that fresh berries and other produce items reach their destination in peak freshness while also assisting in ... read more

The "Acetamiprid case" in France continues to spark controversy. At the end of May, the Parliament had approved the so-called Duplomb law - named after the Republican senator Laurent Duplomb - which provided for the reintroduction of the molecule, banned beyond the Alps since 2020, following the read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl tracks the prices. The price survey is conducted at the end of each week. In week 34, the price of cucumbers at Dirk returned to the previous level, while at other surveyed supermarkets, there were no changes. read more

The two brands, Viulèt and Gilda by the producers' organization OP Granfrutta Zani, are now available in various large-scale retail chains in Italy and abroad. These brands are dedicated to enhancing the quality of European plums and nectarines. "These are two top-quality products," explains the Italian. read more

Practically every consumer is familiar with the Gerbera - but typically as a cut flower. In contrast, the Gerbera jamesonii as a potted plant had a somewhat negative reputation. The quality was frequently unreliable, leading to dissatisfaction among consumers and causing retailers and growers to lose interest in it. However, everything changed when Schoneveld started to focus on improving the quality. read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

In North America, Mastronardi Produce LTD is a well-known name, not only for its unique supermarket packaging but also for its strong emphasis on flavor and quality. "Everything at Mastronardi revolves around delivering the best taste experience," says Christopher Gill, Vice President of… read more

Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a summer hit. Not surprisingly, the main video features the iconic song "La Banana" by Michael. read more

Asda has introduced a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program in collaboration with Lloyds. read more