Fully branded Joya apples will be available in UK supermarkets for the first time in August, with listings in Sainsbury’s and Aldi. read more

The period from week 20 to week 33 is the peak of the apricot season. Promotions with fresh apricots are the exception earlier and later in the year. During this period, apricots were featured a total of 221 times in the grocery retail advertising flyers this year. read more

W. P. Carey rozszerza portfel inwestycji w Wielkiej Brytanii poprzez przejęcie Morrisons za 69 milionów dolarówGlobalny trust inwestycji w nieruchomości W. P. Carey pogłębił swoją obecność w brytyjskim sektorze spożywczym, przejmując dwie supermarkety Morrisons oraz stacje benzynowe w ramach transakcji o wartości 51 mln funtów ($69 mln). Nieruchomości te znajdują się w read more

Globus Markthallen is joining the newly founded European purchasing alliance Concordis via RTG International. Alongside Globus, the European retail companies Carrefour and Coopérative U are also founding members. The alliance aims to strengthen competitiveness in the European food retail sector. read more

The aster, a vibrant flower that was very popular in the Victorian era, has made a comeback as one of the UK's fastest-growing gifting bouquets. With the UK aster season already in full swing, Tesco reports a nearly 350% increase in demand over the last two sales years. Now, to cater to this demand. read more

Cherry sales have more than doubled at online retailer Ocado with searches for ‘fresh cherry’ are up 72 per cent. read more

July was the busiest month on record in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles. The Port handled 1,019,837 TEUs, 8.5 percent more than in the same period the previous year. The port authority attributed this increase to retailers and manufacturers bringing in goods at an accelerated pace due to... read more

In July 2025, Tesco was the top-selling UK supermarket for British apples, with approximately 1,350 tons. Sainsbury's came in second with slightly over 600 tons, and Aldi was third with less than 200 tons sold. Following them were Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose, each selling between 100 read more

For eight years now, "Rübenretter" (in English: beetroot rescuer) Pascal Lukas has been dedicated to sourcing and marketing fruits and vegetables that do not meet the high standards of the retail sector. The concept of "Retterboxen" (in English: rescue boxes) is now ready for the market, and they are being... read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

The Bloom Show Takeover with Tim Huckabee, founder of The Profitable Florist and now an official Bloom Show Correspondent, delivered a message for every retail florist: many of the challenges holding flower shops back are self-inflicted. With over 26 years of coaching experience, 6,000+ flower. read more

In the Amazon region of Ecuador, in the Morona canton of the Morona Santiago province, an agricultural project called Villa Vainilla has been launched. This initiative, led by Noya Bustamante and Christian Jaramillo, aims to combine history, biodiversity, and future prospects. read more

ALDI Australia has been named Australia's top-rated supermarket for the EIGHTH year in a row! ALDI Australia announced: "ALDI Australia has once again been recognized as Australia's best-rated supermarket with the highest number of satisfied customers across the country, according to Canstar Blue's 2025 Most..." read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is assisting retailers in getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year for carrot consumption. They are providing a complete range of fresh carrot solutions to meet the increased demand during the period from back-to-school snacking to New Year wellness eating. This will help support the high demand for carrots during this time. read more

Pure Flavor® has announced Rocco's Sauce Night – The Secret's in the Sauce, an upcoming consumer-focused campaign aimed at inspiring creativity in the kitchen and boosting tomato sales this autumn. Focused on the premium Rocco Reds™ – The Chef's Tomato™, this campaign will involve integrated social media and retail efforts. read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Vilvoorde

Colruyt Group announced: "On Thursday, August 14th, Okay will open its 147th store in Vilvoorde. Situated at Abeelstraat 151, this convenient neighborhood supermarket offers a diverse range of products for every part of the day." read more

Apollo Vietnam specializes in growing flowers for local retailers, high-end hospitality establishments, and international markets. The company focuses on producing products that consistently meet high standards of quality and freshness. Apollo has future plans to increase production capacity and enhance operational management. read more

Potato producer CêlaVíta has been declared bankrupt. The announcement was made on the afternoon of 12 August. Since 1967, the company has built its reputation as one of the best-known suppliers of potato products to supermarkets, the food industry, hotels, restaurants, and institutions across. read more

Fully branded Joya apples are making their UK debut this August, bringing a fresh new energy to supermarket shelves with their dependable crunch and joyful, juicy flavor. With listings in Sainsbury's and Aldi, shoppers have the opportunity to try out this vibrant, red-fleshed apple while stocks last. read more

The Nasdaq First North-listed foodtech company Agtira AB has signed an agreement to acquire Pepino AB, one of Sweden's most established and profitable cucumber growers, along with its associated property company Gurkfast AB. This transaction will make Agtira the largest cucumber producer in Sweden. read more