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

Despite the current cost-of-living crisis and inflation, cut flowers continue to be purchased based on factors other than price, according to a new survey. This presents an opportunity for convenience stores to increase their sales. The survey found that nearly three quarters of UK consumers (72%) only buy cut flowers in person for themselves. read more

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The Society of American Florists is encouraging floral retailers to take proactive measures to safeguard their brands and sustain visibility and customer relationships during one of the busiest holidays in the industry. Deceptive order-gathering practices are increasingly aggressive, especially. read more

Concept and assortment renewed for the Crai supermarket (110 sqm) in Rome, located at Via Giulio Cesare 143, revamped to meet the needs of those in the city center: not only residents but also workers, students, and tourists, as already reported on Gdoweek. read more

Renewed concept and assortment for the 110 square meters Crai convenience store in Rome, located at 143 Via Giulio Cesare, redesigned to meet the needs of those who frequent the city center: not only residents but also workers, students, and tourists, as already reported on Gdoweek. read more

Global demand for mangoes is expected to remain strong in 2026, driven by the United States, one of the largest importers. Imports into the U.S. are forecasted to increase by approximately 7%, fueled by per capita consumption of about 3.6 to 4 kg, retail promotions, and year-round availability. read more

Duda Farm Fresh Foods is pleased to announce that Amanda Brown-Estelle has joined the company as National Account Manager. In this key leadership role, Brown-Estelle will support Duda's national retail accounts and help drive continued growth through strong customer partnerships. read more

UK: Historic Middleham store launches into a bright future as a SPAR

SPAR Middleham in North Yorkshire has opened its doors under a new fascia. Independent retailers Tony and Rachael Hewson have owned the business since 2007 and believe they have "100% made the right decision" by joining SPAR. read more

A consumer interaction involving purple sweet potatoes highlights product visibility in retail environments in the U.S. Dr. Dawn Mussallem, following a heart transplant and cancer treatment, regularly consumed purple sweet potatoes as part of her diet. In October 2023, while purchasing the read more

W roku 2026 zauważalnie wzrasta zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami zarówno wśród konsumentów, jak i producentów. Według EastFruit, powołującego się na dane firm hodowlanych, płaskie nektarynki szybko wykraczają poza niszę: wśród europejskich graczy rynkowych stanowią już około 10% obsadzeń. read more