UK: Aldi has introduced its largest vegan range yet for Veganuary, with prices starting at just £1.49. Aldi stated: "Whether customers are transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply making some meat-free substitutions, Aldi's new and returning Plant Menu products offer a variety of options for breakfast." read more

A decade after its introduction in Belgian stores, the red-blushed QTee summer pear has become a staple in European retail. Apart from being cultivated in Belgium and northern Spain, with most of the produce being sold abroad, these pears can also be found in orchards in Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

This story started almost 30 years ago, with the signing of the European Union-Mercosur Interregional Framework Agreement for Cooperation in 1995. Formal negotiations for a trade agreement began in 2012, and an Agreement in Principle was reached in 2019. At that time, this was described as a significant milestone. read more

The logistics company Kuehne & Nagel has announced that it has significantly shortened the transit times for fresh produce shipments to the UAE-based supermarket operator Spinneys. read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in Organized Retail, is strengthening its presence in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Veneto, and Piedmont with the opening of six new stores, ready to welcome customers. read more

India: Hopcoms outlets in Karnataka on the verge of closure
Due to the increasing popularity of online platforms and private vendors offering fruits and vegetables sourced directly from farmers at competitive prices, the outlets of Horticultural Producers' Cooperative, which is owned by the Karnataka government, are facing the possibility of shutting down. read more

Once again, Messe Essen will be the international meeting point for the horticultural industry when IPM Essen opens its doors for the 41st time from January 28 to 31, 2025. A special highlight awaits the green retail sector in the center of the fully booked exhibition grounds: the IPM. read more

During a chilly December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. This event was attended by breeders, brokers, growers, and retailers. The number of participants and varieties showcased at the trial increases each year. This year, over 200 commercial varieties were available for review. read more

On a chilly December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. This event was attended by breeders, brokers, growers, and retailers. The number of attendees and varieties for trial evaluation increases each year. This year, over 200 commercial varieties were ready for review. read more

In today's complex supply chains, traceability of food is essential to protect public health and maintain consumer trust. Food traceability plays a crucial role in improving... read more

W branżowych rynkach jest to jedny z najbardziej ruchliwych tygodni w roku, ponieważ wszyscy dokonują zakupów na Boże Narodzenie. Tydzień między Bożym Narodzeniem a Nowym Rokiem jest także intensywny dla dostawców cateringu, według Barra Sweetnam z firmy Allfresh Wholesale z siedzibą w Corku, Irlandia. read more

Until a few years ago, pears represented a highly respected category both in terms of consumer penetration and sales in large-scale retail. However, in recent years, various issues in the countryside - which in some years have severely affected productions - combined with a progressive trend read more

Around 5000 square metres of rocket, lettuce, spinach, chard, brassicas, and lamb's lettuce were the focus of the field days organized by Maraldi Sementi at the OP Italianleaf farm in Pontecagnano (Salerno). "Over 200 technicians and operators attended," reported CEO Andrea Maraldi, "not only." read more

Varekamp Coldstores and Europe Retail Packing (ERP) are embarking on a new chapter together. Beginning in spring 2025, both companies will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at the Honderdland business park in Maasdijk, while ERP's head office will stay in Poeldijk. The new building, read more

East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as Acting Chief Executive. Rigby will step into the role for at least 12 months following the departure of Doug Field, who served as CEO for the past two years and is leaving the organization after a 16-year tenure. read more

Starting from the labels of products sold in supermarkets and hypermarkets to identify the information and claims that have the greatest impact on purchasing choices, but also to outline the trends and evolution of the consumer market from the perspective of producers and retailers. This is read more

Five of the UK's six largest supermarkets have announced 15p vegetable deals leading up to Christmas. read more

JD Super, the supermarket division of Chinese retailer JD.com, has launched the Chilean Specialties Festival to kick off the 2024/25 Chilean cherry sales season. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Graphic Packaging International, a company specializing in sustainable consumer packaging, has partnered with Elaborados Naturales, a leading provider of refrigerated potato products sold at major retailers, to introduce its PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market. This marks the first time that... read more