The date supply from Bard Valley in the U.S. is strong this season due to ideal growing conditions. Bridgette Weber from Bard Valley Natural states, "A mix of abundant supply and consistently high quality allows retailers to confidently fulfill increasing demand during Ramadan and beyond." read more

Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP) reports that the European herb market is experiencing significant price hikes and challenges in logistics. However, the demand for fresh herbs continues to rise, partly due to the innovative solutions and strategic decisions made by this Dutch company. read more

Supplying fifty lines of baby vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs to many of South Africa's retailers has been a good training ground for what the Glamourveg packhouse plans to do next. "We are very experienced in retail supply and familiar with the various requirements that come with it," says director Nico le Roux. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na detaliczną sprzedaż powinno wzrosnąć wraz z nadejściem ostatnich zimnych dni i zbliżającym się okresem świątecznym. Konsumpcja wzrosła w ciągu ostatnich 10 dni, gdy temperatury spadły. W wyraźnej przeciwieństwie do ubiegłorocznych zbiorów, większość producentów teraz zakończyła zbiory przed mrozem. read more

Lidl GB has reported positive revenue and profit growth in its latest financial accounts published today (20 November). read more

New Covent Garden wholesaler S Thorogood & Sons has expanded their operations to include direct retail supply through the launch of a new venture. read more

For the third time, Aldi Süd has reportedly published its sustainability progress report with specific steps and scheduled goals. The measures contribute to six areas of action: "Climate, Environment and Nature, Certified Products", "Animal Welfare and... read more

Thorogood's, a well-known name in London's fresh produce industry, is excited to announce the launch of its newest venture. With more than a century of experience in sourcing and selling fresh produce at London's markets, Thorogood's is now expanding its product range to cater directly to retailers. "At Thorogood's, we pride ourselves on our expertise in the fresh produce market and are thrilled to offer our products directly to retailers." read more

"Our fennel exports to Germany have already doubled," says Christopher Bernardi from Bernardi srl in Rimini, highlighting that "our produce, grown in Romagna and with zero residue, is receiving high praise from certain major German retail chains." Harvesting operations on the farm are currently underway. read more

Co miesiąc zbierane są dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Poniżej znajdują się najnowsze dane. Oto te same miesięczne dane przedstawione jako procent wszystkich brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych przez supermarkety (zielona linia). Czerwona linia to porównanie. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs co-ops will appeal the Commerce Commission's decision to decline their merger clearance application. Foodstuffs North Island (FSNI) and Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) are standing firm in their belief that uniting into one nationwide co-op will help deliver better prices. read more

The fruit and vegetable department, as we have reiterated several times, lends itself naturally to original and creative display solutions and can promote special occasions and events. As has already happened, for example, for Halloween or for certain products to be highlighted, autumn is a period in which. read more

The Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference in January will kick off with a Retail Safari in London led by a Retail Futurist whose clients have included Marks & Spencer (November 2024). The Safari serves as the opening event for the 2025 Conference, which will be held at De Vere Wokefield. read more

Belgian organic leek market is currently facing a slowdown. Pieter Vandooren, an organic grower, mentioned that supermarkets are still buying volumes, but day trading has completely stopped in the past few weeks. However, he expects a change in the situation soon. "We are currently in discussions with an" read more

MM Investment Holdings, based in Alconbury Weald, has acquired Poplar Flower Farms, located in South Lincolnshire. Through this acquisition, MM aims to expand its inventory of locally grown flowers and bouquets, thereby streamlining supply chains and decreasing the carbon footprint of the flowers it delivers to retailers in the UK. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

Aldi has initiated a donation campaign for the items that are most needed by food banks this Christmas. read more

Po przeprowadzeniu testów w 15 sklepach Colruyt Prix-Qualité, lokalnej sieci supermarketów grupy Colruyt z 102 sklepami we Francji, oraz Too Good To Go, specjalisty ds. redukcji marnowania jedzenia, ogłosili rozszerzenie swojej współpracy poprzez wprowadzenie aplikacji we wszystkich 102 sklepach sieci. read more

When you step into the New Export Company's box at the Rijnsburg auction in the Netherlands, you will come across mixed trolleys that are ready to be shipped to Germany, along with the warm smile of Jimmy de Mooij. Having worked at the Rijnsburg auction for 12 years, he eventually made the decision to start his own business, which he... read more

With summers getting warmer across the United States, there is a growing demand for heat-tolerant plants. Both retailers and consumers are expanding their plant-buying seasons to find resilient varieties that can thrive in high temperatures. Portulaca has become a popular choice among these plants. read more