With the arrival of autumn and the approach of the Halloween holiday, the presence of the pumpkin category grows on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. As usual, Italiafruit News is dedicating an in-depth analysis to the topic, examining the offerings of six retail chains in Reggio Emilia at the end of September. read more

Aldi is implementing dedicated "reduction zones" in its UK stores to help customers easily locate discounted fresh food items. read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in Organized Retail, is renewing its participation in the Fairtrade Weeks for the fifth consecutive year. This initiative supports fair and responsible trade by offering high-quality products. read more

Imports of fresh cranberries into the UK have been increasing by approximately 30% each year, and this trend is expected to continue this year as well. Demand from retailers, wholesalers, and the food service sector is on the rise as the cranberry category expands. Fruit World International is one of the leading importers of cranberries in the UK. The company... read more

For years, Tesco has been committed to ensuring the consumption of fruits and vegetables in schools through various initiatives. For the second year in a row, they have launched the Fruit and Vegetable for Schools program. "Schools have told us about the positive impact that the Tesco Fruit and Veg for Schools program has had". read more

Spain: Alcampo and Consum announce leadership changes
Carlos Pedreira Freire has been appointed as the new general manager of Alcampo, the Spanish arm of Auchan Retail. Freire succeeds Américo Ribeiro, who will join the board of Auchan Retail and serve as the president of Zenalco - Auchan's read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of August show a slight year-on-year increase in value of +0.5%, accompanied by a decrease in volume of -1.3%. The August data confirm the weakness in consumption, in a context still marked by. read more

Na pewno nie brakuje owoców i warzyw w Surinamie. Ta obfitość nie jest wynikiem tylko tropikalnego klimatu panującego w kraju, który umożliwia uprawę wielu różnorodnych upraw, ale także bogatej i złożonej historii - zwłaszcza wydarzeń, które miały miejsce w drugiej połowie dziewiętnastego wieku. read more

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month, retailers, manufacturers, and industries are engaging in targeted initiatives to support research funding, promote healthy eating habits, and raise awareness about the importance of regular check-ups. read more

Holland: Jumbo withdraws from retail alliances Everest and Epic Partners
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo will end its partnership with the international purchasing organizations Everest and Epic Partners for buying branded products by the end of this year. The retailer will continue to read more

The World Citrus Organization (WCO) has expressed strong concerns about a growing trend among retail outlets: imposing arbitrary standards in their food safety specifications, as reported by fruitnet.com. According to the... read more

The Dutch family business from Westland is considered a pioneer in taste, sustainability, and innovation with over 80 varieties of cresses, edible flowers, and specialties. In the interview, Katja Kamp provides insights on how retailers and food service businesses can benefit from the versatility. read more

Although the traditional autumn promotions in the food retail sector have not been seen in their original form for some time, the promotional activities in September and October are still dominated by autumn and storage vegetables. By mid-September, the number of advertisements for autumn and... read more

By joining the "Climate Alliance Food" initiative, Aldi Suisse will reportedly collaborate with other companies and organizations in the Swiss food industry to develop and implement effective, cross-sectoral climate measures. read more

Australia: Woolworths and Coles respond to new supermarket ban impacting millions of shoppers

Woolworths and Coles, two major supermarket chains in Australia, have taken action in response to a new ban that affects millions of shoppers. The Western Australian government recently implemented expanded restrictions on non-compostable produce bags. Initially, these bags were banned for use with loose fresh fruit and vegetables in October last year. Starting this month, the ban has been extended to include other types of produce as well. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy supermarkety oraz targi w Tunisie, Sousse i Sfax wprowadziły owoc smoczy, znany również jako pitaja. Pochodzący pierwotnie z Azji i Ameryki Łacińskiej, tropikalny owoc zyskał uwagę na mediach społecznościowych i teraz coraz częściej pojawia się w tuniskich sklepach detalicznych. Ceny detaliczne read more

Week 38 ends in continuity with the previous one for the pre-packaged fresh produce in the Italian large-scale retail trade, with a decrease in volume performance and an average mix price that consolidates the growth of the past seven days. Among physical channels, only discount stores are showing a recovery. read more

During the three days of Fruit Attraction, producers, distributors, and professionals from the retail sector had the opportunity to firsthand discover some of Sakata Seed Ibérica's most outstanding varieties, and notably its major launch of the year: Japi, a gourmet tomato that "knows how to." read more

The current campaign for the Montoro copper onion is producing positive outcomes, especially in the supermarket industry. Its increasing popularity can be attributed to its clearly labeled packaging, which provides information about the variety, origin, and producer. This strategy is well-received by consumers who are. read more

Stars for Europe (SfE), the consortium of European Poinsettia breeders, is launching its annual promotional campaign for the holiday season. Co-funded by the European Union, the campaign targets growers, exporters, retailers, webshops, and other sales channels in the Netherlands. read more