Barra Sweetnam is very focused on sustainability and strives to sell as much of his produce with minimal packaging. He has a history of supporting local growers and has continued to do so in his two latest projects. Dripsey Castle in Cork is located on 110 acres of land. read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

Food waste is a significant problem, with 14% of fresh produce being lost between harvest and retail. AgroFresh provides numerous solutions to extend freshness in the post-harvest process and beyond. The company has recently revealed a partnership with Biotalys, an agricultural technology company. read more

In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

A new social enterprise has been established by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Nottingham to assist farmers in selling excess produce to community-based buyers such as food banks, social supermarkets, and small food producers throughout the UK. read more

The first Scottish-grown golden raspberries will be available on Asda shelves this weekend, as the rare summer fruit is set to go on sale in selected stores. read more

W tej rozmowie, Mike Knowles z Fruitnet rozmawia z Marią Wieloch, kierownikiem ds. zarządzania kategorią świeżych produktów spożywczych i rozwoju biznesu w sieci sklepów spożywczych Ica, na temat uruchomienia inicjatywy Join the Fruit Reboot, która ma na celu zwiększenie spożycia owoców i warzyw przez dzieci w. read more

According to her own statements, this marks the largest single investment by a private company in Lower Austria to date and sets new standards for forward-looking, sustainable trade logistics in Austria. In the future, around 2,500 locations will be supplied, particularly in. read more

The seal is intended to increase visibility for products made in Germany and provide customers with more guidance, according to a statement. read more

Holland: Albert Heijn and franchisees bury the hatchet after a decade

After over a decade of legal disputes, Albert Heijn and the Dutch Albert Heijn Franchise Association (VAHFR) have finally come to an agreement. The aim is to systematically enhance the relationships between the corporate headquarters and the franchisees. read more

When it comes to choosing products at the supermarket, Italians have few doubts, Italian identity makes a difference, and many are convinced that their purchasing behavior also helps them to make their voice heard. This is one of the main findings that emerge from the Behavior. read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

On behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW) and the Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Agroscope has been conducting the monitoring program 'Species and Habitats in Agriculture – Espèces et milieux agricoles' (ALL-EMA) since 2015. The goal of ALL-EMA is to assess the condition and trends of ... read more

During the blooming season, Pink Lady® promoted BeePink - Friends of Bees, an initiative dedicated to biodiversity and the essential role of bees in orchards. The campaign involved consumers through targeted in-store activities, with dedicated communication materials. read more

Sainsbury's boss warns over retail taxes after 'high impact' NI rise. "The government needs to be careful about the level of costs being imposed on the industry," said Simon Roberts, the CEO of the supermarket group, which also owns the catalogue chain Argos and the furniture brand Habitat,... read more

Unicoop Etruria was officially established yesterday, Tuesday, July 1st. It is one of the largest consumer cooperatives in Italy. The result of the merger between Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia, the new entity has 780,000 members, 5,800 employees, and over 170 retail outlets located in Tuscany, Umbria. read more

Another blueberry plantations in our country are entering the harvest season, which means that more and more Polish fruits can be found in stores and markets. We are checking how blueberry prices are shaping up, both in wholesale markets and in retail. read more

The retailer, M&S, has announced that fresh produce aisles will be more visible as they intensify their rotation and renewal program. read more

"We supply starting material," says Wim van Marrewijk of Biological Youngplants. "Retail requirements are becoming stricter every year. Many supermarkets won't accept even the legally permitted residue levels." The nursery keeps all its mother plants in the Netherlands, where it controls the. read more