Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and the recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin boasts over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been further validated by his industry-wide recognition. read more

Ahold Delhaize ogłosił mianowanie Xaviera Piesvaux na stanowisko Dyrektora Krajowego RumuniiAhold Delhaize ogłosił, że od 1 stycznia 2026 roku Xavier Piesvaux został mianowany Dyrektorem Krajowym Rumunii, podlegając bezpośrednio Claude'owi Sarrailh, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. Xavier, który będzie read more

Artificial Intelligence is destined to revolutionize the way Italians choose and purchase products, both in physical stores and on digital platforms. This is what emerges from the research conducted and will be presented at the "Forum della Distribuzione Moderna 2025 - Il retail." read more

Floriexpo has appointed Kevin Prill, Manager of Floral at The GIANT Company and recent recipient of the Floral Marketer of the Year award, to its Advisory Board. Kevin brings over two decades of high-volume retail and procurement experience, which has been recently recognized by the industry. read more

In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from both offline retail and online delivery channels. The primary factor behind this rise is the decrease in Turkish exports caused by a poor harvest in Turkey. read more

Lamboo Dried & Deco is the market leader in Europe for sustainably cultivated and dried natural flowers. Based in Lisse, the company supplies retailers, florists, and decoration professionals worldwide. Lamboo stands out for its full control over its entire production process. read more

In Western Europe, Coca-Cola is the brand that best converts its presence on shelves into actual purchases. This is highlighted by the new Brand Traction Score from NielsenIQ (NIQ), an indicator aimed at retail brands to evaluate their conversion effectiveness. read more

Bangladesh has signed a concession agreement for the development of the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, a project valued at over US$550 million. The terminal will be developed through a Public-Private Partnership involving the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), APM Terminals, and local stakeholders. read more

Last week we examined, thanks to the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta (click here), how berries are experiencing an extraordinary growth period, with trends often reaching double digits. Overall, since the beginning of the year, sales of berries in large-scale retail distribution are. read more

Manjit Singh of the India-based Persia Fruits brand owned by Kanwal Global Exports stated that India is currently well-stocked with imported kiwis from various sources, especially Iranian Hayward kiwis. However, he mentioned that there is a slowdown in retail demand in the market. "Supply is strong, but... read more

Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, identifies these retailers as the top performers in terms of market share growth. read more

The Summer Berry Company has doubled its British winter strawberry production, with glasshouse strawberries now being available from six major UK retailers during the colder months. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has appointed Meg Buchsbaum as its new retail account manager. CAB describes her as "a seasoned food industry professional with over 30 years of experience in retail and wholesale purchasing, as well as product development," adding that she "brings a wealth of expertise." read more

Created in 2016 by JMF Partenariat, the Caméléon brand gathers various products of Moroccan origin, such as round tomatoes and Charentais melons. Tailored to meet the requirements of European retailers, Caméléon emphasizes traceability and consistent supply to assist its clients. read more

We continue our overview inside the fruit and vegetable department with the second episode where we have gathered experiences shared by buyers from some important realities of the Italian retail sector, always with the aim of providing producers with ideas and insights to manage effectively. read more

The Applepairing journey continues, a project by Vip-Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta that brings to light perfect pairings with the food excellences of local traditions. Next stops in Veneto, Piemonte, Toscana, Campania, and Sicilia. read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

Bananas, hot pies, and Christmas Eve madness: Pāpāmoa's newest supermarket turns one. Foodstuffs North Island reported: "It's been one year since New World The Sands opened its doors, bringing a much-needed full-service supermarket to the fast-growing community of Pāpāmoa East, and the numbers." read more

Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that have gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, which focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain - identifies these three retailers as the top performers. read more

Lidl został koronowany Detalicznym Sprzedawcą Roku 2025 przez Brytyjskich Producentów Jagód na corocznym wydarzeniu detalicznym stowarzyszenia upraw. read more