In 2024, the sales of the fruit and vegetable department in the retail sector ended positively, with a 3% increase in volumes and a 4.2% increase in revenue, a crucial figure for the stores' financial balance. This result comes in a context of mild inflation, with an average price read more

According to AMI promotional prices in the retail sector, a total of 95 advertisements were initiated in the first two weeks of January. In the previous year, there were 122 during the same period, in 2023 the number of promotions was 137, and even higher in 2022 at 151. Since the start of the 2024/25 season, there have been significantly fewer promotions. read more

This season, the agency ROOS is focusing on collaborations with the food retail sector, according to their own statement. "The food retail sector is the bottleneck and interface to the consumer - here we have the opportunity together to implement controlled and effective activation measures." read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more

The Italian Competition Authority has published in the bulletin the results of the investigation into the acquisition by Conad Pac2000A of 13 retail stores in the Rome area. read more

Sprzedaż detaliczna i konsumpcja domowa były żywe podczas okresu świątecznego, a sprzedaż nadal utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie, gdy w tym tygodniu kraj dotknęła fala zimna. Zgodnie z danymi dotyczącymi plonów, ogłoszonymi przed świętami Bożego Narodzenia, wydaje się, że znaczna część dodatkowej obsianej powierzchni w tym roku została zużyta wcześnie w sezonie. read more

La Pera Opera, a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of orchards in Emilia-Romagna, is launching a contest with high-tech prizes to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. How does the contest work? read more

Nadorcott Protection (NCP) has filed a lawsuit against another major UK retailer. This is the second legal case brought by NCP in UK courts regarding the unauthorized use of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins. Previously, NCP initiated legal proceedings against Sainsbury's in January 2024. read more

ALDI continues its expansion plan in the province of Valencia in 2025 and will open its seventh supermarket in the capital on January 17. Specifically, the new store will be read more

ALDI Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Large-Scale Distribution sector, announces its participation in Veganuary, the global initiative that invites people to discover and experience the benefits of a plant-based diet. read more

Honeybear Brands announced that a limited quantity of their latest proprietary variety - Honeymoon™ - is now available on produce shelves. This bright, clean, yellow variety provides retailers with a vibrant addition to the produce aisle. Photo: Cub Grocery (Shorewood location) read more

The floriculture market is expanding for several reasons, such as the emergence of organized retail and e-commerce platforms nationwide, the rise of government programs and regulations that support floriculture, and ongoing advancements in agricultural methods and technology. read more

SPAR Northern Ireland retailer celebrates 60 years in the local community
In Northern Ireland, the SPAR Supermarket in Ballycastle celebrated 60 years in the local community, following an investment of £100,000 last year. This community store was originally opened in 1964 by Brian Boyle. read more

From January 6th, the new communication campaign of Conad, the leading brand in the retail sector, is on air. This campaign marks a significant evolution in the brand's storytelling and promotion, with a distinctive creative concept and a strong focus on values. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a company in the avocado industry, has finalized the acquisition of Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. Syros has been producing avocado-based products for major customers for over 30 years. read more

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has announced an expansion of its range of flowers and plants in stores, with a focus on improving the arrangements that customers encounter upon entering. A new selection of flowers and plants is now available in over 100 of its outlets. read more

In 2024, there were no outstanding results for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The data from large-scale retail trade is still partial, but the effect of the staggered calendar on the figures for the last two weeks of 2024 is evident compared to 2023. read more

The sektors of avocado and mango are currently observing a rapid growth in the American market, characterized by record retail sales and a growing consumer audience. In 2024, the avocado category experienced a sales increase of $546 million, while mangos added $16 million. This expansion highlights the significant financial impact that these fruits are having. read more

This year, KoRo will once again participate as an official partner in the new edition of Veganuary. In January, KoRo's vegan campaign will be in the best supermarkets, as well as online, thanks to over 700 100% plant-based products. A selection of their products will be available at Esselunga. read more

Sales of Aldi's Specially Selected range have grown by 12% (the premium segment of their own brand), and sales of Christmas products by 10%. They claim to have reached the second position in the

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