The Summer Berry Company has doubled its British winter strawberry production, with glasshouse strawberries now being available from six major UK retailers during the colder months. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has appointed Meg Buchsbaum as its new retail account manager. CAB describes her as "a seasoned food industry professional with over 30 years of experience in retail and wholesale purchasing, as well as product development," adding that she "brings a wealth of expertise." read more

Created in 2016 by JMF Partenariat, the Caméléon brand gathers various products of Moroccan origin, such as round tomatoes and Charentais melons. Tailored to meet the requirements of European retailers, Caméléon emphasizes traceability and consistent supply to assist its clients. read more

We continue our overview inside the fruit and vegetable department with the second episode where we have gathered experiences shared by buyers from some important realities of the Italian retail sector, always with the aim of providing producers with ideas and insights to manage effectively. read more

The Applepairing journey continues, a project by Vip-Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta that brings to light perfect pairings with the food excellences of local traditions. Next stops in Veneto, Piemonte, Toscana, Campania, and Sicilia. read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

Bananas, hot pies, and Christmas Eve madness: Pāpāmoa's newest supermarket turns one. Foodstuffs North Island reported: "It's been one year since New World The Sands opened its doors, bringing a much-needed full-service supermarket to the fast-growing community of Pāpāmoa East, and the numbers." read more

Intermarché, Mercadona, and Lidl UK are the retailers that have gained the most market share in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by NielsenIQ. The study, which focused on the five largest European markets - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain - identifies these three retailers as the top performers. read more

Lidl został koronowany Detalicznym Sprzedawcą Roku 2025 przez Brytyjskich Producentów Jagód na corocznym wydarzeniu detalicznym stowarzyszenia upraw. read more

In the first two months of the 2025/26 British apple and pear season, Aldi and Lidl have emerged as the largest supporters of domestic fruit, purchasing a higher volume from growers than other retailers. read more

The 2025/26 Spanish orange season has started, with the retailer sourcing fruit from growers in the Valencian Community, Andalusia, the Region of Murcia, and Catalonia. By collaborating with 13 suppliers who work with over 2,000 farmers, the company anticipates commercializing 131,000 tons of oranges. read more

Portugal: Mercadona opens first Lisbon store

Mercadona made its debut in Lisbon on November 13 with the opening of a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. This new store marks a significant milestone in Mercadona's expansion, as it represents the brand's first presence in the city of Lisbon. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector is getting ready to welcome the second commercial season of a hybrid vegetable with renewed energy. This vegetable promises to bring added value to the brassica category in large-scale retail trade (GDO). Despite Italy still lagging behind in distribution and. read more

In week 44, compared to the previous one, the average price of fruit and vegetables sold by weight continues to decrease, while volumes are increasing with less intensity, and turnover shows a further decline. Among the channels, the discount channel is recording the most negative performance. read more

With the first shipment from the source in week 45, the Greek strawberry season has officially begun. "The produce is of excellent quality and also has a convincing taste. Further shipments with increasing volumes will take place in week 46, enabling the first programs with German food retailers. read more

In autumn 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decrease due to overproduction. Farm-gate prices dropped to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) lower than production costs. Despite this, retail prices remained high at 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Belarus has implemented mandatory size regulations for apples sold to state-run retail chains. Government officials stated that this decision was made in response to consumer grievances regarding undersized fruits and vegetables in the previous season. Additionally, they have set a minimum diameter requirement for potatoes supplied under state contracts. read more

Innovation, technology, and customer focus were the main protagonists of the first day of the Retail Forum, which concluded with the award ceremony of the ninth edition of the Retail Awards. The event within the event, which celebrates excellence in the industry, has been a highlight since its inception. read more

Naranjasyfrutas.com, an online platform for advertising crops, shared search trends among wholesalers purchasing from growers. The accompanying graph displays the most sought-after varieties in September and October by retailers. Navelina, Clemenules, Oronules, Clemenvilla, and Salustiana were the most searched for. read more

Over the past decade, fresh cranberries have become an integral part of the autumn product range in food retail. Nordgemüse, based in Buchholz/Aller, also offers domestically grown cranberries from an exclusive contract producer from mid-September to the end of October. "Depending on the weather and... read more