Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and LGFA star Carla. read more

Trade measures, geopolitical developments, and increasing diesel costs are impacting the pricing of fresh produce in the U.S. market. Roma tomatoes are specifically being highlighted as facing pressure within the supply chain, with retail prices averaging around $2.75 per pound nationally and approximately $2.49 per pound. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is organizing the Breeder Showcase at The Floral Conference, scheduled for May 19–20, 2026, in Miami, Florida. This showcase will be a key feature of the event, bringing together breeders, growers, suppliers, and retail floral buyers. read more

The "on-field" analysis by Italiafruit News provides a snapshot of the pear shelf in March 2026, comparing it to the one observed in 2025 in the same six retail points in the Reggio Emilia area. The overall picture that emerges is of a solid shelf. read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a temporary exemption from import customs duties on selected vegetables during the off-season. The measure applies to products intended for retail markets and will remain in force until June 30, 2026, with a separate deadline for tomatoes. read more

From April 16th, Willem-Jan Boelema will resign from his position as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of The Greenery and will also step down as a statutory director. A spokesperson for The Greenery confirmed this upon inquiry. Boelema had joined as Sales Director Retail in 2019 and subsequently took on the role of CCO. read more

Sun World International and Mission Produce have announced today a partnership to investigate opportunities in the mango industry, with a mutual goal of discovering new commercially successful varieties that will be beneficial for growers, retailers, and consumers. Despite the increasing global demand, the read more

From this week, Kotra Logistics is moving into the former premises of Hoogsteder, a company based in Bleiswijk. This marks a new step for the Zeeland fish transporter as it expands its logistics operations in the Scandinavian market. "We have secured a contract to supply Norwegian retailer Coop. This package." read more

Todis, a single-brand store owned by Iges Srl, a company controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A Conad, is strengthening its development strategy in urban distribution with the launch of Todis Rione, an innovative neighborhood supermarket format designed to meet the needs. read more

Freshly printed, is currently being distributed to the partners of the event "Carrello Ortofrutta," the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetables in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at operators in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the organized retail sector in Italy. read more

"For years, the avocado industry has been stuck in a cycle that makes little sense. Growers produce a premium piece of fresh fruit. Retailers promote it like a commodity," according to Troy Agosti, founder of EVO®Hass. "Consumers stand in front of the shelf, squeezing, guessing, and hoping they..." read more

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The Italian brand Dulcis states that it will continue to revolutionize the green kiwifruit industry following a season that "exceeded expectations". read more

SOUTH KOREA: The fruit smoothie trend from Japan has now made its way to Korean convenience stores. Inspired by the popular practice at Japanese tourist spots where customers blend their own fruit cups, South Korea's largest convenience store chain, CU, has introduced the concept in their stores. The response has been extremely positive. read more

Carrefour is taking a new step in its digital transformation by enabling ChatGPT users to access its products and services directly within the interface. The retailer aims to reach the 26 million ChatGPT users in France. Users can now engage with ChatGPT to receive recipe suggestions, check out products, and more without having to leave the platform. read more

"Despite the damage caused by the 'hurricane' in January, our farmers worked tirelessly to select the best oranges for consumers across Europe. The major retail chains also responded appropriately to the situation," reports Gerardo Diana, President of the Consortium. read more

Supermarket Piccolo (VéGé) arrives at the Vulcano Buono shopping center in Nola (Na) with a 2,500 square meter superstore and a team of 100 employees. The adopted format reflects the formula already tested with fresh departments and laboratories with visible production, a bar area, and a bistro area. read more

The data released by ISTAT regarding retail sales in February show a year-on-year increase in value of +1.6%, accompanied by a slight decrease in volume of -0.1%. In the food sector, a more pronounced negative trend in volumes of -0.5% is recorded. read more

The Society of American Florists (SAF) is currently welcoming submissions for its 32nd Annual Marketer of the Year Contest, which celebrates creative and successful marketing campaigns within the floral industry. SAF member businesses from various sectors such as retailers, wholesalers, importers,... read more

Jiffy has launched the Jiffy Pot R3, a new fiber-based pot specifically designed for easy handling and clean performance in retail-oriented production. This plantable pot is ideal for bedding plants, herbs, perennials, and landscaping crops, as it remains durable, clean, and retains its shape for an extended period of time. read more