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

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers prowadząca Debra Prinzing rozmawia z Delisą Hiel z firmy Gardenwerks, sklepu ogrodniczego i działalności projektowania krajobrazu w Helenie, w stanie Montana, założonej przez teścia Michaela Hiel. Gardenwerks to naprawdę rodzinna sprawa, gdzie mąż Delisy, Peter Hiel, także pracuje. read more

During the latest Macfrut edition, Fall Creek organized a blind tasting session with over 100 participants, including growers, technicians, and industry professionals. The main aim was to determine which blueberry variety consumers prefer. Marius Sponholtz, EMEA Retail Manager at Sekoya, and Laura Cosano were also present at the event. read more

This year, Agraya GmbH celebrates a 25-year journey of promoting sustainable agriculture on a global scale. Established as a project driven by retailers in 2001, the company has adapted strategically to meet evolving regulatory, market, and supply chain requirements. In the span of over twenty years, it has expanded into read more

Sweden: ICA to strengthen promotions planning with RELEXRELEX Solutions reported: "ICA Sverige AB (ICA), Sweden's largest and leading grocery retailer, is expanding its long-standing collaboration with RELEX Solutions to support end-to-end promotions planning across their operations. ICA will read more

According to the latest data from Algori, reported by FoodRetail.es, for the first 16 weeks of 2026, Mercadona remains firmly the leader in modern distribution in Spain, but it is no longer the brand with the highest growth rate. Running faster are Lidl and Aldi, which... read more

Patrick Haines, wiceprezes ds. pozyskiwania świeżych produktów w Kroger, oświadczył na Globalnym Szczycie Wiśniowym, że nadal istnieje znaczący potencjał wzrostu dla chilijskich wiśni na rynku amerykańskim. Według tego dyrektora, który reprezentuje czołowego detalistę świeżych produktów spożywczych w Stanach Zjednoczonych, read more

Oishii has restructured its strawberry lineup, introducing new formats, price points, and packaging in an effort to double its retail presence from over 300 locations by the end of 2026. The launch includes a new Reserve and Premium grade categorization for its three main varieties. read more

The shopping experience at Lidl Italy becomes even richer and more tailored. Starting from April 30, Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty program of the brand born in 2021, evolves with the introduction of a great innovation: Lidl Points. This is a points collection initiative that read more

Melissa's is proud to introduce Raisins on the Vine, a rare specialty item that is naturally vine-dried in Chile and now newly available in U.S. retail stores. While Raisins on the Vine were previously produced domestically in very limited quantities, they are no longer grown commercially in the U.S. By sourcing them from Chile,... read more