Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

The retail fruit and vegetable sector first, and then the Italian citrus import sector, mourn the passing of Danilo Ortolani, who died on January 4th at the age of 93. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery's PeachyBlue (ZF08-029) blueberry variety has led to a 6 per cent increase in overall blueberry category sales at the US retailer Sprouts during the summer promotion, according to the breeder. read more

After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge into a new venture. Starting from 1 January, after the usual New Year slowdown, he has begun working as an independent. read more

The government must assist in alleviating industry pressures, according to the BRC, in light of the inflation report. Shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year-on-year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as reported by the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor for December. Helen Dickinson, the chief executive of the BRC (British Retail Consortium), emphasized the need for government support in this matter. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

The British high-end retailer Marks & Spencer has allocated approximately £90 million for the renovation of eleven stores and the opening of six new stores in London. This budget includes a significant refurbishment of its iconic Pantheon store on Oxford Street, where it will be creating a new space for an upgraded food section. read more

Carrefour has announced a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, to introduce Carrefour retail banners, systems, and product ranges in Ethiopia. As per the agreement, Carrefour will assist Midroc teams in transforming the current setup. read more

Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a stop at a ripening facility, especially for imported produce. Niels van Hassel, a ripening specialist from Logistics Business Partners (LBP), plays a vital role in this process. read more

As the floriculture industry looks to the future, Danziger introduces its new 2026-2027 Cut Flowers Catalog - a forward-thinking collection created to address the changing requirements of growers, wholesalers, retailers, and floral designers globally. With over 70 years of breeding experience, Danziger... read more

Circle K has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go to include more than 120 participating stores in Ireland. By offering over 120 stores across Dublin, the east, and midlands on the Too Good To Go app, Circle K is making it easier than ever to rescue good food from being wasted. Too Good To Go is the world's largest app dedicated to fighting food waste. read more

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Aldi has announced that it had its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, marking a three percent increase compared to the previous year. read more

Fresh produce is prominently featured among 2,500 products that have had their prices reduced by Morrisons. read more

UK: Sainsbury's CEO among business leaders recognized in new year honours. Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of the UK's second largest supermarket since 2020, has been awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the retail industry.
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In 2025, to celebrate their milestone 30-year anniversary in the gardening industry, Wave Petunias teamed up with photographer Anne Geddes to create an exclusive artistic print featuring whimsical babies nestled among colorful Wave Petunias. This partnership also led to a nationwide retail sweepstakes. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, mentions that the current demand for apples in Europe is still low. He also notes a slight slowdown in the movement of apples in India. According to him, the demand has remained mostly consistent lately, with orders from local supermarkets still relatively stable. read more

Tesco has launched a "Less to pay for 5-a-day" campaign to help families start off the year 2026 in a healthy way. read more

Od 2017 roku eksport hiszpańskich owoców i warzyw przez niemieckiego dyskonta wzrósł o 85 procent.

Since 2017, the German discounter's exports of Spanish fruit and vegetables have increased by 85 per cent. read more

"Ingrid Eeckhaut of Vanderhaegen Potatoes says, 'There is a growing demand for convenience, for ready-made, user-friendly products. We can observe this in the market: the more convenient, the better.' This is why, in addition to French fries, which continue to be the core business of this Belgian family company, they also offer" read more