"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

Romania: Kaufland aims to have 250 hypermarkets in Romania and Moldova by 2030. Kaufland Romania achieved a turnover of €3.97 billion from March 2024 to February 2025, thanks to its emphasis on fresh products, a wide range of choices, and competitive prices. The German retailer's contribution to the read more

"Rohidas Shinde, the head of the APMC Pimpri divisional Flower Market, stated that there has been a significant increase in the demand for flowers, resulting in a 25-30% price hike compared to last week. Approximately 3 to 4 tons of flowers have been delivered to the Pimpri flower market. Retailers have been flocking to the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Flower market." read more

The apple brand Sassy, grown in New Zealand, is now available for purchase in Tesco stores in the UK. read more

Even in the past year, the Federal Cartel Office, according to its own statements, paid attention to ensuring effective competition both at the manufacturer level and at the retail level in various procedures. read more

The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand has collaborated with Go Wholesale, a prominent food ingredient wholesaler owned by Central Retail, to assist local fruit farmers and boost domestic consumption. This partnership is a key component of the government's wider strategy to stabilize fruit prices and increase domestic consumption. read more

Imported kiwi from India is steadily increasing due to rising consumer demand for high-quality fruit. Retailers are becoming more aware of quality factors such as firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific traits, indicating a more sophisticated market. Hanissh Battra, founder of fresh produce. read more

It may seem surprising, but it's true: in three out of five stores in the same city, the number of tomato references for sale on July 1st was lower compared to February 24th. This is despite tomatoes being a category that records the highest sales in the grocery retail sector. read more

EARLYNA® is born, the new brand that will accompany the commercial development of the American variety of mandarin called US Early Pride, as reported by foodretail.es. The brand symbolizes a new phase in the process of enhancing a variety with extraordinary potential: with its read more

UK: Asda managers are preparing to vote on GMB union recognition. Asda's depot management team is set to vote on whether GMB will become their official union representative following a landmark decision by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC). More than 1,000 salaried managers across 23 UK depots are involved in this process. read more

Based on this situation, Alnatura has been exploring alternative scenarios for the continued operation of Alnatura Bio Supermarkets in Switzerland since February 2025. Despite intensive efforts, no new partner has been found who could take over the Alnatura stores in line with the brand and as. read more

According to Tesco, the forecasted harvest volume is the highest in three years. Since the beginning of July, the British retail sector can fully rely on British cherries. Tesco also states that the growing conditions have significantly improved, thanks to new tree breeding on dwarf rootstocks. read more

Seed companies presented their newest varieties at the melon and watermelon week in Murcia. They also mentioned that consumers are particularly drawn to varieties that have a good smell and taste, a trend that is becoming more evident in supermarkets. For instance, Galkia, a type of Galia melon, is a prime example. read more

Carrefour Italia has announced 175 redundancies at its central headquarters in Milan, equivalent to 25% of the workforce, which consists of around 700 employees. The cuts, affecting various functions and levels, have brought back attention to the hypothesis – neither denied nor confirmed – of a possible disengagement from the company. read more

LIDL GB's initiative aims to revive a familiar practice from British football: The half-time orange slice. This campaign taps into national nostalgia, especially among those over the age of 55. Research shows that 64% of this demographic recall the orange slice tradition, whereas only 29% of those aged 18-24 do. read more

The soft fruit division of Frankort & Koning has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Sjraar Hulsman stated, "We offer strawberries throughout the year. Our retail, catering, and wholesale customers are increasingly turning to us due to our service, flexibility, and product quality." read more

The historic cash and carry Centro Cash (Abbi-Crai Group) in Oristano, as already reported on Gdoweek, reopens after renovation works that have expanded the sales area from 2,800 to the current 4,000 square meters. It is a historic retail store located in Oristano on via. read more

The discrepancy between farmgate prices and retail margins in the global potato industry raises concerns about the future of agriculture. Potato farmers around the world are facing challenges due to increasing input costs and unequal profits, even though they play a central role in the supply chain. In Canada, consumers read more

Wyevale Nurseries' 2026 promotional catalogue targeted at retailers was unveiled at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week, showcasing a wide range of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The top commercial grower is highlighting a selection of its plant promotions. read more

The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure." read more