During the annual CX Store Award ceremony, held at the Hotel Gallia in Milan last week as part of the "The Retail Metamorphosis" conference, Sole 365 and Conad Adriatico were awarded. Below are the press releases for the two brands. read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by nearly 2% in February

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.6% higher in February 2025 than in February 2024. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages, and tobacco was up by 1.5% in February year on year. Sales volume was 3.6% lower. read more

Rising household bills are causing supermarkets to introduce more promotions. read more

Compared to the same month of the previous year, February 2024, the revenue increased by 3.3% in real terms and 5.7% in nominal terms. This information comes from the preliminary results of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). read more

The first Swiss harvest of heated asparagus took place at the end of week 12, which is approximately consistent with the timing of last year. "We currently have a slightly greater quantity available at the beginning of the season compared to last year," says Fabian Kummer from Schmitterhof in northeastern Switzerland, where approximately four hectares of asparagus are grown. read more

In line with the commitment, repeatedly declared, to enhance the excellence of the territory, Lidl includes in the fruit and vegetable department of its stores the avocado grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, bearing the quality seal Signed By Italian Farmers. read more

The tour of presentations for Macfrut 2025 was concluded with the mission to Sao Paulo in Brazil. The presentations covered the main countries of fruit and vegetable production in the world. In 2024, Brazil imported over 100,000 tons of apples from our country. There is a significant presence in large-scale retail distribution. read more

On a clear March morning in Cresco, Iowa, over sixty individuals took part in the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Plantpeddler Retail Complex. With a retail presence since 1980, the new facility will facilitate the expansion of floral, gift, and garden center product offerings. The primary retail... read more

To jest kwitnący czas dla włoskiej marki Limoré, gdzie popyt przewyższa podaż, a ceny sprzedaży są o nawet 30% wyższe niż w tym samym okresie w 2024 roku. Teraz łatwo znaleźć pudełka na półkach kilku włoskich, europejskich i pozaunijnych supermarketów. "Do tej pory zebraliśmy 60 procent read more

The Mediobanca Studies Area presents the new edition of the Observatory on the Italian and international food retail sector, which aggregates the economic and asset data of 124 national companies and 31 major international players for the period 2019-2024. The study includes... read more

Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its golden-yellow skin, soft texture, and sweet taste with hints of peach and vanilla, the Ataulfo mango is now accessible in these regions. read more

During the presentation of the new edition of the Mediobanca Retail Distribution Observatory, which took place yesterday in Milan and is extensively covered in the news below (click here), two interesting roundtable discussions were held featuring prominent industry leaders. read more

Since March 26th, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG has officially staffed its traditional "asparagus office": Exclusively for wholesale customers and nationwide retail chains, a team of market experts is dedicated to the sales of the royal vegetable. read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

This is intended to set an example for sustainable, local production. In the REWE Green Farming, more than 900,000 fresh salad mixes will be harvested year-round and supplied to up to 700 supermarkets in the capital region and beyond. "By utilizing read more

With the integration of Knuspr, Wolt significantly expands its local offering. Knuspr's assortment is about three times larger than that of a typical urban supermarket and includes products mainly sourced directly from manufacturers, as well as from over 150 local farmers. read more

Multiple major Australian supermarket retailers have issued recall notices for spinach and mixed salad products in several states due to the detection of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in two spinach products. read more

DFI Retail Group has announced its plans to sell its Singapore food business, including the Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Jason’s Deli, and Giant brands, to South-East Asian retail group Macrovalue. read more

Hispanic Affairs, Spain recognizes EuroCommerce's efforts in enhancing the retail and wholesale sector. The Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, awarded EuroCommerce the 2024 Award for Merit in Commerce in the Domestic Trade category. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business. read more

In the upcoming season, particular emphasis will be placed on residue levels of active substances in berries and other soft fruits. These requirements are set primarily by foreign buyers, as well as major retail chains in the country.

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