A proposed acquisition of prepped salad and food supplier Bakkavor by convenience store giant Greencore has been delayed as both companies review terms and conditions. read more

Peach harvest is currently taking place in Central Texas. According to Jamey Vogel of Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas, "We're going to have a pretty good retail crop this year. We don't have our full crop yet, but for retail markets, we should have a pretty good supply this summer." Vogel also mentioned that the supply should last. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

Macfrut 2025 will also be remembered for the event Connessioni, an "off-site" evening held at the Teatro Verdi in Cesena, with the participation of over 220 customers, stakeholders, representatives of the Italian and international retail sector, suppliers, and commercial partners of the Group. read more

As the floral industry prepares for Floriexpo 2025, The Bloom Show recently aired a special episode featuring expert guests Kim Boin, Senior Key Account Executive at Galleria Farms, Bob Callahan, President of Floriexpo, and Bradley Gaines, Director of Floral at United Supermarkets. Hosted by [...] read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more

Świeże produkty otrzymają wsparcie w Asda po ogłoszeniu przez supermarket próby inicjatyw związanych z zdrowiem w 10 sklepach.

Fresh produce is set to receive a boost at Asda after the supermarket announced a trial of health-led initiatives across 10 stores. read more

Morrisons has appointed former Lidl director Claire Farrant as its new group marketing director. read more

SanLucar has harvested its first crop of blueberries grown at its La Masía farm near Valencia. Two years since the company embarked on the project to produce blueberries in the region, it said the first batches were now on sale in local supermarkets. read more

Od 1971 roku Forsberg Flowers wywarły generacyjny wpływ na społeczność Marquette. W tym sezonie obchodzą swoje 53. święto Dnia Matki. "Mamy ogromne poparcie lokalnie" - powiedziała Lou Ann Balding, poprzednia właścicielka i projektantka dla Forsberg Flowers. Rodzina Forsbergów read more

Australia: Woolworths lowers prices on hundreds of essential items and family favorites

Woolworths Group announced: "Starting from Wednesday, May 14th, prices will be reduced on nearly 400 popular products from the Woolworths quality own brand range as well as many customer-favorite branded items." read more

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"There is an unparalleled enthusiasm for Apulian cherries, which have been on sale in markets and supermarkets for several weeks now. Considered the most eagerly awaited and mouth-watering fruit of spring, they represent one of the most important products of the region's agricultural sector." read more

The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these categories, although only present for a few weeks, become real protagonists of the department at the peak moment. read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

At the end of April and beginning of May 2025, wholesale prices for most apple varieties in Moldova increased by 10-15%, reaching an average of 12 MDL/kg (approximately €0.61/kg). In retail supermarket chains, prices range between 15 and 18 MDL/kg (around €0.76-€0.91/kg), as reported by consumers. read more

After several positive weeks, week 17 marks a downturn in trends for both packaged products and fresh produce by weight. The main cause is the holiday calendar, with Easter Monday falling differently compared to 2024. All channels are reporting negative trends, although supermarkets and read more

Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card. read more

Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

The Alcampo chain, a part of the Auchan Retail group, released a press statement last week outlining various measures as part of its transformation plan. This includes the closure of 25 supermarkets and a reduction in sales area in response to "new consumer trends." Reducing floor space is part of the company's strategy. read more

The projects related to category management, synergy with producers, and enhancement through dedicated actions are often successful in the fruit and vegetable sector. Products like apples are available in the department for most of the year. Periodically, retailers find solutions to enhance this. read more