During a chilly December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. This event was attended by breeders, brokers, growers, and retailers. The number of participants and varieties showcased at the trial increases each year. This year, over 200 commercial varieties were available for review. read more

On a chilly December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. This event was attended by breeders, brokers, growers, and retailers. The number of attendees and varieties for trial evaluation increases each year. This year, over 200 commercial varieties were ready for review. read more

In today's complex supply chains, traceability of food is essential to protect public health and maintain consumer trust. Food traceability plays a crucial role in improving... read more

W branżowych rynkach jest to jedny z najbardziej ruchliwych tygodni w roku, ponieważ wszyscy dokonują zakupów na Boże Narodzenie. Tydzień między Bożym Narodzeniem a Nowym Rokiem jest także intensywny dla dostawców cateringu, według Barra Sweetnam z firmy Allfresh Wholesale z siedzibą w Corku, Irlandia. read more

Until a few years ago, pears represented a highly respected category both in terms of consumer penetration and sales in large-scale retail. However, in recent years, various issues in the countryside - which in some years have severely affected productions - combined with a progressive trend read more

Around 5000 square metres of rocket, lettuce, spinach, chard, brassicas, and lamb's lettuce were the focus of the field days organized by Maraldi Sementi at the OP Italianleaf farm in Pontecagnano (Salerno). "Over 200 technicians and operators attended," reported CEO Andrea Maraldi, "not only." read more

Varekamp Coldstores and Europe Retail Packing (ERP) are embarking on a new chapter together. Beginning in spring 2025, both companies will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at the Honderdland business park in Maasdijk, while ERP's head office will stay in Poeldijk. The new building, read more

East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as Acting Chief Executive. Rigby will step into the role for at least 12 months following the departure of Doug Field, who served as CEO for the past two years and is leaving the organization after a 16-year tenure. read more

Starting from the labels of products sold in supermarkets and hypermarkets to identify the information and claims that have the greatest impact on purchasing choices, but also to outline the trends and evolution of the consumer market from the perspective of producers and retailers. This is read more

Five of the UK's six largest supermarkets have announced 15p vegetable deals leading up to Christmas. read more

JD Super, the supermarket division of Chinese retailer JD.com, has launched the Chilean Specialties Festival to kick off the 2024/25 Chilean cherry sales season. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Graphic Packaging International, a company specializing in sustainable consumer packaging, has partnered with Elaborados Naturales, a leading provider of refrigerated potato products sold at major retailers, to introduce its PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market. This marks the first time that... read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji brytyjscy rolnicy zgłosili zwiększenie się wielkości brukselki, przypisując 25% wzrost średnicy korzystnym warunkom rolniczym, wprowadzeniu nowych odmian oraz wpływowi klimatu morskiego. Firma TH Clements, główny hurtownik warzyw dla Tesco, ma read more

To jest trzecie pokolenie hodowców cykorii, które założyło się na produkcji cykorii w zakładzie produkcyjnym Selosse. Marie i Pierre wrócili na rodzinne gospodarstwo 8 lat temu z celem stworzenia kanału dywersyfikacji. Pomysł ten pochodzi od kuzyna pracującego z niepełnosprawnymi dziećmi. Po odwiedzeniu plantacji cykorii. read more

For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

In the UK, the importation of 43% of vegetables and 85% of fruit raises questions about the sustainability of our food supply chains. Supermarkets offer a year-round selection of produce that often hides the origins and seasons of the items. Seasonal eating, however, is a key step towards more sustainable… read more

In week 48, the sales value of LCC fruits and vegetables recorded a decrease, accompanied by an even more significant drop in volumes, influenced by a further increase in the average mix price. All channels show a decline in sales, although supermarkets and self-service stores. read more

Wielu właścicieli supermarketów korzysta z zakupów lokalnych jako sposobu wyróżnienia się na tle konkurencji. Klienci uwielbiają świeże, regionalne produkty, co wzmacnia lojalność klientów. Jednak zakupy lokalne często są skomplikowane i czasochłonne, dlatego ich opłacalność nie zawsze jest oczywista. W Holandii, Eline van... read more

The first apple to walk down the runway at Milan Fashion Week? It will be envy™. And it won't be alone, but with an accessory designed for her by students of the Product and Visual Design courses at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design, led by designer Marco Rambaldi chosen for envy™. read more