Sales volume in the retail channel increased by 25% in the last year, in contrast to an overall market decline of 1%. This data certifies the success of Pink Lady®, which seems to be immune to competition from a multitude of club varieties that have flooded the market in recent years. read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

Enjoyment but not at all costs. Italians place good food at the center of their diet, and they demand environmentally-friendly, fresh, locally-sourced products at a fair price. According to Italians, the food transition is more about fighting food waste and promoting sustainability. read more

Niemcy: Lidl testuje funkcję Scan&Go poprzez aplikację
Shopping quickly at your own pace, without having to unload and repack your groceries at the checkout: Lidl is looking to make that possible. In a branch near its Neckarsulm headquarters, the discounter is testing a new self-scanning function. read more

He replaces the current CEO, Rian du Toit, who will return to his role as CFO. Bush brings nearly 40 years of experience in the food retail industry and has led multinational organizations in various countries, the company says. read more

New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit producer, Seeka, has teamed up with The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) to reutilize kiwifruit that doesn't meet the retail standards for international or local markets. read more

New Factor, a company specialized in selling dried fruits in the Italian retail sector (such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts), is successfully carrying out the In-Noce supply chain project for the development of Romagna walnuts. They lead the project, together with the Faenza cooperative. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, has partnered with Asda to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to its 16 stores across Northern Ireland. The Gilpin Family, who founded Gilfresh Produce in 1965, started their vegetable business with Thomas Gilpin leading the way. read more

ALDI Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig has been recognized as the "Happiest Store in Ireland." ALDI's store in Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork has been revealed as ALDI's 'happiest store in Ireland' following nationwide internal research by the retailer. The popular discount retailer conducted a read more

W dobie sztucznej inteligencji (AI) i szybkich postępów technologicznych, narzędzia takie jak ChatGPT nie tylko dostarczają szybkich odpowiedzi, ale także pomagają konsumentom w codziennych decyzjach, w tym w zakupach spożywczych. ChatGPT może teraz oferować porady na temat tego, jakie owoce i warzywa warto kupić, opierając się na read more

We have repeatedly examined the strategies in the paper flyers of large-scale retail stores and, over time, we have noticed significant evolutions but, equally, returns to past practices. What remains constant is the importance of offers, which continue to be used. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Lidl has tripled the number of plant-based products on its shelves in the UK following a 12 percent growth in demand over the last year. read more

The study "Material Change Index" examined 1,500 food products from the supermarket. Conclusion: Many food and drinks are predominantly packaged in plastic, which could be removed or replaced by alternatives. read more

Wraz ze wzrostem zapotrzebowania na praktyki zrównoważone w branży ogrodniczej, Chrysal opracowuje rozwiązania mające na celu wspieranie działań na rzecz zrównoważonego rozwoju w całym łańcuchu dostaw kwiatów, począwszy od producentów, poprzez transport, sprzedawców, aż po konsumentów. Przedstawią swoje najnowsze

As the demand for sustainable practices increases across the horticultural industry, Chrysal is developing solutions aimed at supporting sustainability efforts throughout the entire flower supply chain, from growers to transporters, retailers, and consumers. They will present their latest read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Eco-Logistic still provides cherries, apricots, plums, and grapes to a few retailers in Belarus and Latvia. Prices remain stable, and sometimes even high in certain weeks, as stated by the sales manager Gheorghe Chisalita. However, 70% of the products from this Moldovan fruit trader are exported to Western Europe. read more

Arriving on the shelves in supermarkets in some regions of Italy, at trusted fruit and vegetable stores, as well as on the dedicated e-shop, is the yellow kiwi from Basilicata under the Kiwy Matera brand, produced by Nicofruit, which is part of the Op Frutthera Growers, made up of 30 local growers. The variety is... read more

Brahim El Hasnaoui, Sales Director at Fleuron d'Anjou Cooperative, provides an update on the butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash market. Is Butternut Set to Dethrone Pumpkin? Among its squash offerings, Fleuron d'Anjou highlights two key products: pumpkin and butternut (with 400,000 units sold). read more

Belgium: Saint-Gilles welcomes the 38th Bio-Planet store
On Wednesday, October 23, Bio-Planet will open a new branch in Saint-Gilles, marking its 38th store in Belgium. This new supermarket, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a comprehensive selection of organic, pure, and 100% natural products. read more