This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the demand for greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market continued to decline rapidly. Market operators stated that trade in the tomato segment remained disappointing for Ukrainian traders, with large retail chains dominating the market. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

Floriexpo has released the schedule for its educational program, Floral Bootcamp. "Created in collaboration with an Advisory Board comprised of key figures in the floral industry, Floral Bootcamp promises a full day of intensive education aimed at providing buyers, designers, and retailers with the latest insights and trends." read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more

Worldwide Fruit is launching a new, smaller version of its popular Jazz apples, grown in the UK, as the company marks the brand's ascent to become the fifth-largest apple variety in the country. The new Jazz Juniors will be available in selected retail stores by the end of March. read more

The board of directors of Red Tractor, which includes farmers, the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), retailers, processors, and independent experts, has committed to a comprehensive program of improvements for the farm assurance scheme. read more

With the assistance of its distribution partner James Hall & Co, the retail chain Spar has become the first company to sell bananas under the Trudi's brand in the UK. read more

As indicated in a statement, the goal is to specifically consolidate and strengthen joint initiatives of the three regional stakeholders. The new VEO was officially launched in Terlan by the chairmen Georg Kössler (VOG), Thomas Oberhofer (VIP), and Johannes Runggaldier (VOG Products). read more

In supermarkets and discount stores, the first promotions with table grapes from the Indian subcontinent are available. In the 13th calendar week, there are 30 promotions with table grapes, with Indian grapes being advertised 7 times. Seasonally, from the 14th to the 20th calendar week, there is an read more

The new Association of Producer Organizations (Aop) founded by Op Vog, Vip, and Vog Products is called Alpoma. It was presented today in Terlano by the presidents Georg Kössler (Vog), Thomas Oberhofer (Vip), and Johannes Runggaldier (Vog Products). Cooperation as a lever for the... read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

Amazon Fresh India prioritizes customer needs over speed in the competitive grocery market, says Srikant Sree Ram. Amazon Fresh is concentrating on fulfilling customer requirements instead of getting caught up in the fast-paced commerce competition. read more

Fruits and vegetables still provide great value to consumers, both in terms of economics and nutrition. Even with global food inflation, the price hikes for fresh produce have been lower compared to other food categories, making them a cost-effective option. Between 2015 and 2024, food prices in the U.S. increased. read more

The trend observed last month of decreased consumption of citrus fruits compared to previous years has been confirmed, likely due to the decreased purchasing power of families. Retail sales indicate negative percentages in both value (-0.4%) and volume (-0.6%). On the other hand, the paradigm has... read more

A damning new report by environmental group Feedback Global alleges that supermarkets are donating their spoiled produce to food banks under the guise of charity. read more

In total, 2024 five complaints were received by the BLE, of which one led to the initiation of proceedings. In the other cases, the complainant's allegation was not substantiated or the buyer and supplier reached an amicable solution after the supplier had. read more

Dole has introduced the Exotic Selection Ataulfo mango to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across EMEA. read more

The harvesting of Asparago Verde di Canino IGP in the geothermal hot water crops at the farms associated with the C.O.P.A. cooperative began already in late January, with good overall volumes. "Asparago Verde di Canino IGP remains one of the earliest in Italy," reports Sergio Marcoaldi, the read more

Vanguard Group International, BLOOM FRESH, and SHB Group, companies engaged in the cultivation, transportation, development, and marketing of table grapes, have joined forces to organize a series of exclusive in-person grape tasting events. These events were held from February 7 to February 28, 2025, in 11 chosen supermarkets. read more

This Mother's Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is offering one fortunate winner the opportunity to honor their mom or mother figure with a year's worth of flowers. In collaboration with JZ Flowers, a family-owned British company located in Newport, and one of Aldi's oldest partners since 1990, the read more