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

Potato prices in Bangladesh have dropped to below Tk 20 (US$0.17) per kilogram from Tk 25 (US$0.21) a month ago, causing losses for farmers due to oversupply. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh stated that retail prices range from Tk 18 to Tk 25 (US$0.15–0.21) per kilogram, indicating a decrease. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will allow imports of red and white onions, as well as carrots, to help stabilize retail prices in local markets. The announcement was made by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry. read more

After the success of Fragola Matera®, a new protagonist from Basilicata arrives under the Nicofruit® brand: Kiwy Matera®, the yellow "Top Gold" kiwi cultivated with sustainable agricultural techniques by the companies of the Frutthera Growers OP. In the coming weeks, the product will hit the market. read more

With the arrival of autumn, one of the iconic fruits of this season takes center stage: the pear. In this latest update, IFN's analysis has examined the assortment offered in 6 retail chains in Modena, drawing a parallel with the survey conducted in December 2024. read more

Tesco has announced a rise in revenue and profits for the first half of 2025/26. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has expressed significant concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. It has cautioned that "these non-scientific demands pose a threat to the sustainability of the citrus industry, put farmers' livelihoods at risk, and may ..." read more

Costa Group has collaborated with Coles and Opal in a major trial to switch the packaging for Perino tomatoes from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard packaging in Coles' Victorian stores. read more

Esselungaha has inaugurated its new supermarket in Forlì, attracting hundreds of curious visitors from the early hours. The ceremony, which took place yesterday with the traditional ribbon-cutting, was attended by Mayor Gian Luca Zattini and a delegation from the chain. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers globally, has expressed concerns about the growing number of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. The organisation cautions that these measures, which frequently surpass national and international regulations, could impact. read more

"The food retail sector has been very successful for many years in reducing and avoiding food surpluses. The industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence and innovations to more accurately anticipate the needs of customers." read more

Retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to analyze the news that Amazon is closing its physical 'Fresh' stores and discuss what the online giant might do next in the produce sector and how this could impact suppliers. Additionally, Karen shares her insights on current and upcoming retail trends, including strategies for adapting to the evolving landscape. read more

A new report by data analytics company Euromonitor International has found that the global snack market is continuing on an upward trajectory, reaching US$693 billion in retail sales in 2024. read more