Fyffes and Morrisons have announced a joint in-store campaign for bananas and pineapples, running in 488 Morrisons outlets across the UK. The initiative, titled "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," is designed to encourage consumers to try and explore different ways of enjoying the two fruits. read more

At the beginning of October, apples are once again asserting themselves strongly among the leading categories in the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), and an in-depth analysis by IFN seemed particularly appropriate. The analysis conducted on six Gdo chains in Parma highlights a range and depth of assortment that is difficult to find elsewhere. read more

Drive pear sales in large-scale retail, engage young people, and attract consumers' attention to a category in need of a boost. In the fruit and vegetable departments, the autumn season is lit up with the "Win Every Day with Opera La Pera" prize competition, an initiative aimed at incentivizing. read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain. read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

The partnership between Monoprix and Amazon, which was launched in 2018, is expanding. The Monoprix store offers access to a variety of Monoprix products (over 10,000 items including fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, health, beauty, and home care) directly on the Amazon.fr website. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) concluded its annual Horticulture, The Conference on 25 September at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders, growers, retailers, and policymakers to celebrate the sector, share insights, and explore the opportunities. read more

In the thirty-ninth week of the year, there is a decrease in the sales volume of fruit and vegetables sold by weight in large-scale retail trade, with a worsening compared to previous weeks. All physical channels are experiencing a decline, especially hypermarkets and discount stores, while online sales are also decreasing. read more

Blueberry markets exhibit different trends in different regions. In the Netherlands, machine-harvested blueberries continue to be profitable, but there is increasing tension as retailers are lowering prices despite limited supply. Italian growers concluded their season two weeks ago with prices remaining stable and above the levels seen in 2024. read more

SPAR Austria has opened a new EUROSPAR supermarket in Ebenthal, Carinthia. The fresh food sections, especially the delicatessen, fruit, and vegetable sections, have a lively, market-like atmosphere. read more

Aldi has reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement with its former suppliers of brassicas. read more

Morrisons has introduced a new quick delivery service that aims to provide fresh food in as little as one hour. read more

In 2024, the harvest results varied significantly by region: while the North reported high yields, farms in the South suffered from rain and virus infestations – resulting in smaller and less durable pumpkins. Nevertheless, the market appears receptive: strong sales figures in the retail sector. read more

Aldi Nord ogłasza nowego dyrektora generalnego po rezygnacji Torstena Hufnagela
Torsten Hufnagel, dyrektor generalny Aldi Nord, zdecydował się zrezygnować po 28 latach pracy w grupie. Nicolás de Lope, członek zarządu grupy od 2023 roku, zastąpi Hufnagela jako nowy dyrektor generalny. read more

Despite the war, a fragile economy, and growing climate challenges, Ukrainian table grape producers continue to prove that local fruit can be fresher and of higher quality than imported products, as reported by EastFruit. read more