Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

Według nowych badań dotyczących przyszłego sukcesu kategorii, sprzedaż organicznych owoców i warzyw znacząco wzrośnie tylko wtedy, gdy zostaną im przyznane większe miejsce w głównych sieciach detalicznych. read more

While climate change is expected to pose significant challenges to agriculture in the coming decades, it could also lead to the widespread cultivation of crops like chickpeas, soybeans, and oranges in the UK. This could result in locally produced hummus, tofu, and marmalade becoming common items on supermarket shelves. read more

Spain: DIA secures €350 million in new financing
Spanish supermarket chain DIA, controlled by Letterone, has secured €350 million in new financing as part of its efforts to refinance debt worth €885 million. The financing has been provided by a group of European banks, including Société Générale. read more

The British retailer Tesco reports a growing interest in exotic fruits in the UK market, particularly papaya, whose growth rates are among the highest in the reference market. Exotic fruits on Tesco's shelves. read more

The fresh produce industry is establishing higher standards for packaging. Due to increasing consumer focus on health and environmental sustainability, there are global regulations being developed to address single-use, non-biodegradable plastics. This change is pushing exporters and retailers towards... read more

Lidl Italia kicks off the new year with 9 ribbon cuttings, over 160 new job positions, and a total investment of over 70 million euros, confirming the expansion goals of the sales network throughout the national territory. Just a few days ago, it opened for the first time. read more

Nador Cott Protection S.A.S., a company specializing in scientific research and development and holding the intellectual property rights for the Nadorcott mandarin under UK Plant Breeder Right, has started legal action against nine major UK retailers for unauthorized sales of the fruit. read more

Wholesale markets are investing in digital solutions to expand their customer base, starting with retailers who demand more services. This has led to the creation of a B2B marketplace for the Cagliari market. The project is spearheaded by Marco Biasin, born in 1991, who is the technical lead. read more

Aldi has been ranked as the top retailer by British Apples & Pears (BAPL) in their new season rankings. These rankings show which supermarkets have been the most supportive of British apples in the first four months of the 2024/25 UK apple season. read more

Sprzedaż organicznych owoców i warzyw w Niemczech spodziewa się wzrostu w 2024 roku, co jest znakiem kontynuującego się odzyskiwania rynku po spadku sprzedaży w ciągu dwóch poprzednich lat. read more

Under the brand "ALDIna", only one variety of strawberries is marketed. They are produced in Germany according to carefully defined production standards and are known for their consistently excellent taste properties. read more

"The mission of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network in the United Arab Emirates has concluded to the satisfaction of everyone. In just a few days, but filled with visits, meetings, and contacts - explains the current president of the Network, Gianni Indino - where we continued to lay the foundations for the" read more

The horticultural industry has grown accustomed to selling plant products in plastic pots. Studies suggest that 95-98% of these plastic pots end up in landfills every year. In response, Blackmore company has decided "This is enough" and has developed a plastic-free retail solution, called... read more

The Nadorcott Protection (NCP) has recently taken new legal action in the United Kingdom against a second major retailer, accusing it of selling Tango/Tang Gold mandarins without authorization, as reported by fruitnet.com. This is not the first time that NCP has found itself in this situation. read more

With the upcoming New Moon, Natural Delights® is getting their retailers ready with two-, five-, and eleven-pound date boxes to meet the demand from Muslim shoppers preparing for Ramadan. According to the lunar calendar, the observance begins on February 28th this year, but stores are advised read more

Retail demand and home consumption have been slightly subdued since the holiday period, but this should begin to pick up. There should not be downward pressure on markets as yields are average and stocks should not be in excess following last year's shortages. The availability of seed potatoes read more

India: How Fresh From Farm (F3) is helping 500 fruit retailers earn more

Launched by Rohit Nagdewani, this supply chain startup streamlines fruit procurement, processing, and deliveries to maximize product freshness and minimize waste. The full-stack platform caters to around 500 fresh fruit retailers. read more

Wrzesień 2024 roku oznaczał oficjalny początek nowego sezonu brytyjskich jabłek, a najnowsze dane od British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) wykazały, które sklepy detaliczne najlepiej wspierały brytyjskie produkty w pierwszych czterech miesiącach sezonu jabłkowego. Podobnie jak w sezonie 2023/24, Aldi ponownie był na czele. read more

"Pandharinath Mhaske, a retail florist from Pune, India, and a coordinator of the India Florist Association (IFA), believes that there is a bright future for Indian floriculture. He began his career in the hotel industry but discovered his true passion for floristry, which eventually led to..." read more