Ready-to-eat dishes continue to run on the shelves of large organized retail stores, driven by a winning mix of convenience, long shelf life, and a constantly expanding offer. Among the most successful subcategories are fresh first courses, which on their own... read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

In Italy, the retail industry is evolving dynamically. According to Ipsos, the sharing of values is becoming an increasingly relevant criterion in consumers' purchasing decisions, while the relationship with brands seems to be cooling off. This growing distance is... read more

The eighth week of 2025 continues like the previous ones, with the produce sold by weight continuing to perform better than pre-packaged products. In terms of distribution channels, there is a clear recovery in self-service and online shopping, while supermarkets confirm the trend. read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in the UK are experiencing a disruption in the supply chain of bananas due to tropical storms affecting shipping routes in the Pacific. As a result, cargo ships are stranded at ports, affecting supermarket chains such as Tesco and M&S. Images on social media show empty shelves. read more

The Dresden-based fruit and vegetable retailer Macoo GmbH is undergoing a reorganization process. The company has faced an economic crisis caused by a growing consumer reluctance to purchase, rising costs, and the loss of numerous small customers, stated managing director Marco Henschke. read more

By combining the analytical power of Retail measurement and Consumer data, NielsenIQ can now share 360° insights to analyze the shopping habits of Italians. The increased granularity resulting from this combination is the outcome of a unique blend of factors. read more

ALDI continues to strengthen its logistics capacity in Spain and completes the construction of its expansion and improvement of its platform in Pinto (Madrid). With this renovation, ALDI concludes

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In January 2025, a negative cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.4%) and in volume (-0.6%). Both sales of food products are decreasing (respectively -0.3% in value and -0.5% in volume) as well as non-food products (-0.5% in value and -0.7% in volume). read more

Popyt i konsumpcja detaliczna pozostają niezmienione na naszym krajowym rynku. Suchsza pogoda w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia oznacza, że warunki gruntowe sprzyjają pracom ziemnym. Zapasy są niższe niż w poprzednich latach przed zakłóceniami pandemicznymi. Mając to na uwadze, obecna podaż i popyt powinny... read more

UK: Supermarket sales slow amid growing concerns about higher food inflation

The latest data from NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows that total sales growth in UK supermarkets slowed to 4.0% during the four weeks ending on 22nd February, down from the 5.3% recorded in January. Over the four weeks, sales of meat, fish, and... read more

In November 2018, an unfamiliar brand named Meatless Farm approached Nexus to introduce a plant-based mince. This led to three years of rapid brand development, resulting in the product being available in most major UK retailers, as well as in establishments like Pret a Manger and Itsu. As a result, the product became the third most recognized brand in the category. read more

This month, a European directive aimed at regulating supermarket promotions and eliminating deceptive pricing practices is scheduled to come into effect in Greece, as reported by Tovima. read more

HDE President Alexander von Preen on the current political situation and the demands of the retail sector: "The current global political situation is causing concern for many people. Therefore, it is right and important that the exploratory talks for a new federal government proceed quickly and earnestly." read more

The origin is a key factor in the purchasing decision, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector. This was revealed in the latest live broadcast of IFN dedicated to the potato sector, a trend also confirmed by a recent survey in some points of sale of the Lombardy GDO. Among the shelves, read more

UK: Asda unveils £2 million upgrade at Greater Manchester store
Asda has completed a £2 million transformation of its Pilsworth store in Bury, marking its largest single-store investment in several years. The produce section now features new low-level chilled units, and a dedicated wine section. read more

Aktualnie panuje duża niepewność. Takie jest uczucie w branży produkcji limonek po wczorajszej wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary z Meksyku i Kanady. W końcu, ponad 90 procent limonek w USA pochodzi od południowego sąsiada. "Mimo że cła są ukierunkowane na pomoc" read more

Frank P Matthews, New Leaf Plants, and The Branford Webbs Plant Company welcomed customers from as far away as North Scotland and Kent to their 'Roots to Retail' open event last week at Evesham Football Club and New Leaf Plants. The two-day event included an entertaining Plantarea Masterclass by. read more

Sales have increased by 30% in the last six months by working on segmentation and variety selection, and ensuring that the potatoes were always of high quality. This was reported by Giulio Romagnoli, CEO of Romagnoli F.lli, mentioning the results of a project carried out in partnership with a retail chain. read more