Retail
Dutch Spring Trials take place in week 18
2024-04-02 00:00
During week 18, eight breeders in North-Holland will show their new assortment developments to growers, retailers and industry colleagues. These so-called pack trials have been a strong tradition for years and offer the perfect opportunity to view the latest pot and bedding plants on the
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"In the Middle East, ripeners who work for supermarkets are told a day of ripening is enough"
2024-04-02 00:00
Why should banana prices actually be higher in stores? Why will it be years before other African countries will take Central and South America by storm in exports? Why is there no TR4-resistant variety yet? And why are reefer ships suddenly in demand again? Frits Popma answers all these
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New packaging extends the shelf-life of mini cucumbers
2024-04-02 00:00
The mini-cucumber category continues to gain popularity as a result of increased healthy snacking trends and salad consumption. Recognizing these trends, Hazel Technologies has identified an opportunity to provide quality-conscious growers, retailers, as well as consumers, with a fresher and…
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Cheap onions from Egypt are to flood Europe in the coming days?
2024-04-01 00:00
Despite the lack of official statements from the Egyptian government on the issue of the onion export ban, which was extended until March 31, 2024 inclusive, most market participants are confident that from April 1 they will be able to resume export shipments. EastFruit analysts note that there
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In recent years, many retail chains have switched from Spanish to Greek strawberries
2024-03-31 00:00
This year’s strawberry season in Greece has gotten off to an exceptionally good start, says Christian Vogelsang, buyer and seller at ExPa-Frucht Ltd, based in Ottobrunn. “Since the beginning of the season, we have consistently received ample supply, and the demand has been quite
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Jumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
2024-03-29 12:00
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has announced that all of the loose red peppers and cucumbers it sources from within the Netherlands will be sold without plastic packaging from now on.
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Lidl Portugal and Portugal Fresh exported 22,300 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to 9 European countries
2024-03-29 00:00
UK: Co-op claims convenience retailer first with SBTi net zero target validationCo-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the globally recognised Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Co-op, which operates 2,400 food stores across the UK, is
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Vog introduces Innovation Corner to showcase apple advances
2024-03-28 12:00
Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments.
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Vog introduces Innovation Corner to showcase apple innovation
2024-03-28 12:00
Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments.
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The VOG Innovation Corner: a breath of fresh air in the fruit and vegetable department
2024-03-28 12:00
To this end, the association has introduced the Innovation Corner, a new point-of-sale format dedicated to modern apple brands, in cooperation with various European retailers.
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Strong Q1 for Morrisons as strategy pays off
2024-03-28 11:00
Morrisons has reported its strongest quarterly like-for-like sales growth for three years, marking seven straight quarters of improvement.
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South Africa kicks off grape promotions in China
2024-03-28 10:00
South Africa has launched its table grape promotional campaign for the current season as the first volumes hit supermarket shelves in China this week. SATI confirmed that the first arrivals of varieties including Sweet Globe, Autumn Crisp and Crimson Seedless in specially branded packs are now
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UK: Third Asda store facing strike actionAsda's store in Lowestoft is facing a walkout by staff in a dispute over pay and conditions. It would become the third Asda store to face a strike. Workers at the supermarket's Gosport site walked out last month and staff at its Wisbech store are set for…
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“Easter is a good time to promote our allium range”
2024-03-28 00:00
Like every year, the Easter holidays are an excellent opportunity to showcase local seasonal products through displays in the stores. Alinéa Top Alliance "does this type of promotion every year, with nothing but positive feedback from our clients, whose sales and volumes increase during this
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Ukraine: carrot prices down again
2024-03-28 00:00
Analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant reduction in carrot prices in Ukraine this week. The market has seen an influx of carrots from local farms, leading to a surplus that has driven consumer demand down and slowed sales within the carrot segment.
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US: Floriculture event at MSU
2024-03-28 00:00
Producers, floral enthusiasts, retail florists, and Master Gardeners were engaged in a day of education at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi on March 26. Rachel Bond, owner and lead designer of Pine Hills Floral Design, a wedding and event florist, and general
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US: Floriculture event at MSU
2024-03-28 00:00
Producers, floral enthusiasts, retail florists, and Master Gardeners were engaged in a day of education at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi on March 26. Rachel Bond, owner and lead designer of Pine Hills Floral Design, a wedding and event florist, and general
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Smooth round cluster tomato that meets production and retail needs
2024-03-28 00:00
"In recent years, there has been a decline in the area under vine tomatoes in Sicily due to ToBRFV and other factors. However, with the help of modern cultivation practices, preventive measures and new varieties, vine tomatoes are once again becoming popular with growers," says Nunzio Guastella,
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Vog proposes Innovation Corner for apples on the ward
2024-03-28 00:00
Vog, the Consortium of South Tyrolean Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives, has launched, in partnership with several European retailers, the Innovation Corner, a new point-of-sale display format dedicated to the most modern apple brands with the aim of enhancing the value of this apple in the department.
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Innovation Corner VOG: new products on the f&h shelf
2024-03-28 00:00
The VOG Consortium is increasingly determined in its efforts to increase the value of the apple category and enrich the consumer experience in the fruit and vegetable departments, with a
Part of the VOG Consortium.
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