The results of the "Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail 2025" competition were announced at the Kamienica Theater in Warsaw - one of the most important events in the food and retail industry in Poland. In this year's edition, Polish preserves made from berries won. read more

Artificial intelligence has forcefully entered into our lives. Amid astonishment at its potential and fears about its impact, a fundamental question remains: to what extent will it be just a support for humans and not a replacement? An interrogation that seems to have come out of a movie. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines plans to implement a Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for imported red onions to tackle overpricing in local markets, even with a stable supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned in an interview that the price cap could be introduced. read more

Food sales at M&S are still rising as the retailer starts to recover from this year's damaging cyber attack. read more

Robots selling Fresh Del Monte bananas and pineapples to supermarket shoppers have made their second appearance within a two-week period, this time at an Intermarché store located on the outskirts of Paris, France. read more

The clementine and mandarin campaign is gradually picking up, even in large-scale retail outlets, but with a smaller range of products and display spaces compared to last year. The national campaign is running about a week behind schedule, combined with the still mild temperatures of the last. read more

HiperDino targets 30 store openings in 2026

Spanish supermarket chain HiperDino, based in the Canary Islands, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan. The plan is to open another 30 new stores starting in 2026, to further consolidate its competitive position. read more

The Retail Forum 2025, which will take place on November 12 and 13 at the Superstudio Più in Milan, highlights the most advanced trends in Fashion Tech and the transformation of the fashion industry. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence, global marketplaces, and omnichannel strategies, the event is the meeting point for... read more

Lidl has introduced a new mobile shop format in Hungary to help bring basic products to small towns without supermarkets. Running from October 17 to November 6, the initiative features a specially adapted minibus that acts as a grocery store and travels through rural areas for a few hours each. read more

Great growing conditions and minimal setbacks have led to abundant harvests and an excess supply of many (but not all) vegetables. Retailers are constantly offering promotions, but it's a tough competition, according to a fresh produce manager at a store. "We need to sell 100% of our produce to match last year's sales. read more

The 2025 cherry season in Argentina began with record prices in both the country's wholesale and retail markets. Limited supply and high demand from affluent consumers drove prices to unprecedented levels, as reported by the Central Market of Buenos Aires (MCBA). Harvesting commenced last week. read more

British schoolchildren consumed 10.8 million portions of fresh produce through Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools program, according to new research conducted by the supermarket. read more

As global demand for avocados continues to rise, maintaining perfect quality from orchard to retail shelf has become both an art and a science. For Mission Produce – one of the world's leading avocado suppliers – cooling, storage, and ripening are managed with scientific precision and read more

Taylor Farms has announced the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, a fresh prepared food manufacturer based in Chichester, England. Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people and specializes in providing fresh, convenient food for retail and foodservice customers in the United Kingdom. read more

Michigan's greenhouse industry continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and changing customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will be held from Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and innovations. read more

Singapore: Grab ogłasza wyniki za trzeci kwartał 2025 roku
Grab Holdings Limited ogłosił niezweryfikowane wyniki finansowe za trzeci kwartał zakończony 30 września 2025 roku. Przychody wzrosły o 22% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 17% w stałych kursach walut, do 873 mln dolarów. Wartość brutto towarów sprzedanych na żądanie wzrosła o 24% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 20% w stałych kursach walut. read more

The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Westfalia Fruit has set up a new Customer Development Team with the aim of fostering long-term category growth and enhancing cooperation with retailers and foodservice operators. The team, headed by the recently appointed Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development, Dani Busseni, brings together a wealth of experience in the market. read more

The greenhouse industry in Michigan continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and evolving customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will take place on Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and insights. read more

One of the growing travel trends for 2026 that stands out is a curious phenomenon, especially for those working in the world of retail: the supermarket safari. The idea is simple - and increasingly popular - to discover a country's culture by exploring the shelves of its stores. read more