"The transportation and logistics sector is going through a period of great difficulty, a delicate moment: we have two wars on the doorstep of Europe, the Mediterranean, we have a situation with tariffs that is not helpful, obviously causing a lot of concern for the logistics sector and global trade." read more

ALDI strengthens its presence in Mallorca with the opening of its fourth supermarket in Palma, located on the street. read more

In the first phase of analyzing the tomato category across five retail chains in the Parma area, we focused on the first customer selection criterion: the type (click here for more details). We assumed that before choosing the type, the customer would have read more

When the yellow tomato made its triumphant entrance into the national wholesale markets, it was considered a rarity: the yellow cherry and yellow date tomatoes commanded stellar prices and received almost exclusive attention from restaurateurs and niche retailers. However, today, the landscape has changed. read more

The '5 a day' Association has held its XXVII General Assembly of Members at an event that has brought together companies and professionals from the entire fruit and vegetable chain in a key meeting for the sector. At the

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After a very positive January for the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO), February also shows growth, although more moderate compared to the previous month, also due to an increasing inflationary effect. All major categories exhibit a positive trend, including the IV-V Range, but in the fruit read more

The premium supermarket Il Buongustaio, launched by Coal (VéGé) in 2022 and featured in Gdoweek, has now become Frolla Market, currently managed by the social cooperative of the same name founded by Jacopo Corona and Gianluca Di Lorenzo. The store is conceived not only as a place to shop, but also as a read more

To był trudny sezon dla winogron z Ameryki Południowej, ponieważ branża znajduje się w sytuacji, gdzie podaż przewyższa popyt. Spodziewa się, że taka sytuacja będzie trwać co najmniej do końca tego miesiąca. Sezon z Peru rozpoczął się dobrze pod względem jakości i plonów i był. read more

"Christiaan Rijnhout from the crowdsourcing platform Roamler mentioned that every year many companies announce their retail programs on LinkedIn and industry platforms to kick off the Dutch season," Last week, however, the platform's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor revealed an interesting trend." read more

Mercadona, a physical and online supermarket company, increased its consolidated sales by 9% in 2024, reaching 38.835 billion euros. Out of this total, 37.057 billion euros are attributed to the business in Spain, and the remaining 1.778 billion euros are from Portugal, where Mercadona also operates. read more

The English are crazy about rhubarb: this is what can be learned from a press release by Tesco UK. In fact, this vegetable, once used only sparingly in the making of desserts, is now gaining more and more favor among British consumers, who are using it as an ingredient for. read more

From March 11 to April 11, FreshPlaza will be conducting an Editorial Special on the upcoming CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montreal. The event is scheduled to take place at Palais des congrès de Montréal from April 8 - 10, 2025. Apart from the trade show, the event will also include a Retail Tour and networking opportunities. read more

"We are planning to conduct the first cultivation of industrial tomatoes in a month, with an estimated yield that is 20 to 30 percent lower than the previous harvest. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing drought, which has had a significant impact on all fruit and vegetable production. It is a serious issue that policymakers need to address." read more

"We have observed that supermarkets prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as long as they are not too expensive. Therefore, they often opt for certifications such as Rainforest Alliance or organic, which do not have minimum price guarantees like Fairtrade bananas. This places pressure on Fairtrade bananas..." read more

The market and retail sector are increasingly demanding evidence of measures to promote biodiversity – and VIP has plenty of them, as the association states: VIP and its member farmers implement numerous measures in accordance with the Bioland guidelines. read more

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Westerlay Orchids, with headquarters in Carpinteria, California, focuses on environmentally friendly cultivation practices while producing top-quality Phalaenopsis orchids. For over twenty years, the company has cultivated and distributed over four million orchids each year to retailers throughout the western United States. read more

UK: Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as Vice President of Food and GM Supply. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Gavin, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including Vice President. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more