July is one of the peak months for watermelon sales in the large-scale retail trade (Gdo), as it accounts for over a third of seasonal volumes. For this reason, Italiafruit is presenting one of its analyses dedicated to the category during such a strategic period. The survey focuses on the management of. read more

While the strawberry harvest in open fields is already coming to an end, greenhouse operations are just entering the second half. German greenhouse strawberries will continue to be available to retailers until December. The Janssen family business in the Lower Rhine region has been one of the. read more

The relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and the Large-Scale Retail sector is now a key indicator to measure the sustainable transformation of Organized Retail. But what are the real priorities and challenges that the sector is facing? Here is a summary of the analysis conducted. read more

For apricots and plums, both belonging to the drupe family, the peak selling period in large-scale retail distribution is concentrated between late spring and early summer, in a significantly narrower timeframe compared to more seasonally diversified products. read more

The saying that it's only a disaster when no disaster happens certainly rings true for field vegetables this year. "Conditions have been perfect for us, but also across Europe, leading to high yields. In other years, there's always at least one plot with problems, but this year everything turned out well." read more

Mauro Carbonetti is the new CEO of Coal, a company affiliated with the VéGé Group, which has over 30 affiliated companies and more than 3,800 retail outlets nationwide. read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

IGD's most recent Viewpoint report predicts that retail food inflation will reach its highest point at 5.1 per cent in late summer 2025, surpassing general inflation by a significant margin. read more

A new report has identified a significant risk to the UK’s fresh food supply if retailers and importers do not take action to understand and reduce the impact of climate change. read more

Growers Garden, a snack brand based in Fife and established in 2019, has expanded its distribution to over 50 Tesco stores across Scotland with its cauliflower crisps lineup. These crisps are made from surplus and imperfect vegetables sourced from farming partners in the east of Scotland. read more

The voices suggesting that Carrefour may soon leave the Italian market are becoming increasingly insistent. This was reiterated by Corriere della Sera, in an article by Francesco Bertolino, which reveals that the French group has tasked Rothschild with exploring the market for a possible divestment. read more

In the world of fruits and vegetables, there is always room for innovation, and this summer British consumers will be able to experience something out of the ordinary thanks to a new variety of grapes that tastes like the famous mojito cocktail. Starting from tomorrow, retail outlets will offer this unique grape variety. read more

Cibus expands its retail real estate portfolio with ten acquisitions. The real estate firm has purchased ten properties in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium through four separate transactions, with a total underlying property value of approximately €36.5 million. In Belgium, Cibus is acquiring a Proxy. read more

Jako jedenastokrotny zdobywca tytułu „Najlepszy supermarket w kategorii owoców i warzyw” oraz z hasłem „Najwyższa jakość w najniższej cenie”, Lidl zbudował silną reputację. Jednak jak zrównoważona jest ta pozycja, kiedy wymagania dotyczące zrównoważonego rozwoju, zdrowia gleby i wpływu na klimat stają się coraz większe. read more

Apples originating from North Korea are now available in Russian supermarkets. This development in the market is part of efforts to boost North Korea's presence in the Russian economy. The growing availability of North Korean products is linked to a strategic agreement that was established a year ago, involving... read more

According to the latest Asda Income Tracker, 40 percent of households in the UK experienced a decline in their spending power growth in June. read more

Hundreds of thousands of soft plastic pieces, such as bread bags and crisp packets, are being repurposed to help children learn about fruits and vegetables. read more

Tegoroczne zbieranie dyni w Szwajcarii jest wyjątkowo wczesne. "Niektóre nasze uprawy są specjalnie przeznaczone do wczesnego zbioru i są uprawiane na organicznej folii mulczującej i pod potrójnym osłonem z agrowłókniną. Jednakże, bardzo nietypowe jest to, że udało nam się zebrać dynie typu butternut i Hokkaido już" read more