Fresh coconut prices in Ho Chi Minh City and coconut-producing regions in Vietnam have surged since April due to dry weather and increased export demand, leading to a limited supply. On May 10th, vendors in Ho Chi Minh City observed a rise in customer demand and retail prices. Le Ngoc Ha, a coconut vendor in the city, noted the increasing prices. read more

On Monday, 11 May, the first German spring carrots will once again be unloaded at AGF-Online in Barendrecht. "It is wonderful to be able to start again," says Angelique van der Meij. "And the spring carrots are a familiar product. Heavy bunches of 12s for retailers, as well as heavy bunches of read more

All Greens, located on Buyers' Walk at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM), is expanding its wholesale, retail, and foodservice operations under the leadership of managing director Jason Glass. The company supplies over 1,500 varieties of fruits and vegetables sourced from both local and international growers, including exotic fruits... read more

The Sogegross group (Agorà) is transforming the Basko supermarket in Santena (To) into an Ekom discount store and aligning it with the traditional format of the brand. The store covers an area of 900 square meters and is located inside the Clessidra shopping center, as already reported. read more

The Sogegross Group (Agorà) is transforming the Basko supermarket in Santena (To) into an Ekom discount store and aligning it with the traditional format of the brand. The store covers an area of 900 square meters and is located inside the Clessidra shopping center, as already reported. read more

Laura López Salazar, CEO of Procomer, a public institution with a two-pronged mission of promoting Costa Rican exports across all sectors and attracting foreign direct investment, stated that "When it comes to goods exports, the agri-food sector accounts for a significant 28% of all Costa Rican exports." read more

India is regarded as one of the most dynamic opportunities in global commerce, according to Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner. The US-based retail giant has sourced goods worth USD 40 billion from India thus far. read more

Producing dried figs, which used to be a popular product in the Moroccan market, has decreased in recent years due to climatic and industry-specific reasons. Local Moroccan figs have been increasingly substituted by Turkish figs, particularly in the retail industry. Mohamed Ezzaam, a grower and processor, is one of those who have been affected by this trend. read more

Every Mother's Day season, millions of flowers from Colombia are shipped to homes, supermarkets, and floral retailers worldwide. This operation is not just a key export industry for the country, but also a sector that has revolutionized international trade. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in March show a year-on-year increase of +3.7% in value and a +2.1% increase in volume. read more

Hello Flowers has been a florist in Rupert, Idaho for over 30 years. With Mother's Day approaching, spending is projected to reach a record $38 billion this year, as reported by the National Retail Federation. Flowers are usually the top gift choice, with 75 percent of shoppers planning to. read more

Hello Flowers has been a florist in Rupert, Idaho for over 30 years. With Mother's Day approaching, spending is projected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Flowers are commonly the top gift choice, with 75 percent of shoppers planning to. read more

Switzerland: Lidl announces leadership change
Lidl Switzerland has appointed Michael Kunz as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Nicholas Pennanen. The leadership change will take effect in autumn 2026, the discounter added. Kunz currently serves as CEO of Lidl Austria. read more

Retail chain Waitrose and supplier Worldwide Fruit have emphasized their dedication to British-produced goods by introducing a special Jazz apple tractor and trailer sampling display. read more

SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful first season. read more

The Macfrut 2026 event by Annatura, held in Rimini, ended with a very positive outcome as the company transformed its exhibition space into a strategic hub for launching Le Native. The new premium line not only attracted the interest of the national retail sector but also caught the attention of... read more

A supermarket chain has installed multiple processing lines from KRONEN GmbH in order to streamline its industrial processing of fruits, vegetables, and salad greens for the production of convenience products. These lines allow for superior hygiene standards and efficient processing of fruits and vegetables. read more

Despite the current cost-of-living crisis and inflation, buying cut flowers remains a purchase not heavily influenced by price, as revealed by a new survey. This presents convenience stores with an opportunity to increase sales. The survey found that almost three quarters of UK consumers (72%) prefer to buy cut flowers in person for themselves. read more

On May 2, 2026, Dick Aaldijk passed away at the age of 86. The funeral will take place in a private ceremony on Friday, May 8. His son Randolf wrote the following In Memoriam: Dick was born in Schiedam and entered the fruit trade in the early 1960s at Internationale Fruit Maatschappij, which. read more

Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables and a partner of Alce Nero, is introducing new 250-gram and 400-gram sizes for organic green asparagus for the 2026 season. The proposal aims to complement the supermarket assortment with solutions more in line with. read more