Several major UK retailers are increasing their support for British-grown strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries this season as growers continue to face challenges from labor, energy, and production costs. Retailers are enhancing their domestic sourcing programs through long-term commitments. read more

During Linkontro, the leading event in Italy for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector, NielsenIQ provides a comprehensive overview of consumption trends in Italy, in a market phase that may seem stable only on the surface. The 2026 edition saw the participation of nearly 700 managers and 245 attendees. read more

Cobrey Farms has once again succeeded in consistently being the first to grow British asparagus of the season, and they have achieved the same with Tenderstem. read more

Teraz, w swoim piątym roku, Festiwal Świeżości zmierza do Cambridgeshire, gdzie zostanie zorganizowany przez wiodącego dostawcę sałatek G's, obiecując być najbardziej dynamiczną edycją dotychczas. read more

Australians want healthier supermarket discounts, poll finds

According to a poll conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Shopfully, 78% of Australians have purchased less nutritious groceries after being influenced by discounted items in supermarkets. The research also revealed that 83% of Australians desire supermarkets to provide more price promotions on healthier products. read more

The analyses from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, show a readjustment of sales in the fruit and vegetable department in April compared to the previous month. The increase in the average mix price supports the value result. Among the categories, the IV-V Range stands out. read more

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Washington Fruit Growers is launching a special Stars and Stripes cherry bag for a limited time. This unique bag is designed to enhance retail displays and increase cherry sales in the days leading up to the Fourth of July weekend. The bag showcases the American flag along with the company's branding. read more

Fresco Senso, a fourth-range fruit brand, is once again recognized for its vocation to bring innovation, taste, convenience, and health to the large-scale retail trade and in consumers' daily lives. The new 'Veggie & Fruit' line has once again won the prestigious 'Better. read more

Lidl Italy is very active in promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables through a mix of creative marketing campaigns, contests, and educational projects. The most recent initiative in this area is a pop-up fruit and vegetable bar in the heart of the sports center in Rome, with an attached gazebo called " read more

"I am struck by the poor standard of the fruit and vegetable sections in half the stores," claims Olivier Dauvers, a retail journalist and supermarket specialist. On April 28th, a conference was held at the medFEL trade fair, entitled "How to capture 100% of potential sales from fruit and vegetable." read more

Edeka Minden-Hannover, the largest regional arm of the German retail group Edeka, has announced that it will continue its investment strategy in 2026. The company reported positive results for the 2025 financial year, with consolidated external turnover reaching €12.43 billion, representing a 1.6% increase. read more

In the Roztocze region, the harvest of early organic strawberries is currently taking place. In farms that have recently focused on production under cover, the first larger batches of fruit are already reaching the market - both for direct sale and for distribution to retail chains. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Italy is worth around 20 billion in production and remains the leading category for attracting customers in retail outlets, especially when it is able to innovate by responding to emerging consumer behaviors. How? Firstly, through new. read more

Mango traders in south London are reporting a decrease in supplies and higher prices for India's Alphonso mangoes during the current import season. In Tooting, a well-established hub for South Asian food retail, sellers have noted that deliveries are lower than usual during the peak of the April to June marketing period. read more

Uzbekistan has recorded the lowest retail price for onions in the world, sharing that position with Egypt. According to the updated Numbeo database published on 8 May 2026, the average retail price for 1 kg of onions on the domestic market stood at $0.38. This placed Uzbekistan last, at 101st. read more

Canadian-based Savoura announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire the majority of the assets of Productions Horticoles Demers, following a Court-supervised investor solicitation process. The transaction is still pending customary approvals, including those of. read more

In April 2026, Aldi maintained its position as the top retailer for British apple sales sourced from BAPL growers, buying around 3,131 tons during the month. Tesco came in second with approximately 2,733 tons, closely followed by Lidl with around 2,708 tons. Sainsbury's purchased about 2,178 tons, while Asda sourced... read more

The fresh tomato market continues to reward resistant and versatile varieties, with a growing demand for uniform clusters suitable for retail and export. In Sicily, a leader in winter production, hybrids like Rivaldo F1 from Coraseeds stand out for their agronomic and commercial reliability. read more

Why does Aldi Belgium keep the prices of fresh produce in its flyers intentionally vague? Starting now, Aldi will continue to withhold the prices of its fresh food promotions for a bit longer. When the flyer for the upcoming week is released on the website, prices for dry goods and non-food items are clearly stated. read more

Aldi Süd's global sourcing director, Franka Rodriguez; marketing expert Nuria Pizan; Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice president Europe and Africa Fresh Del Monte; Andrew Dominy of Tropic Biosciences; RaboResearch's Cindy van Rijswick; Trops CEO Victor Luque; Thierry Athemon, commercial read more