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Według Patricka Hainesa, wiceprezesa ds. pozyskiwania świeżych produktów w wiodącym amerykańskim sklepie detalicznym Kroger, rynek amerykański nadal jest daleki od osiągnięcia pełnego potencjału dla wiśni z Półkuli Południowej i mógłby rosnąć wykładniczo przy odpowiednim zarządzaniu. read more

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The UK sweet cherry category is starting the 2026 season with structural growth, improved agronomy, and sustained retail demand. Production has stabilized at a significantly higher level than five years ago, with the potential for annual output to reach around 9,000 tonnes in favorable conditions. read more

Musgrave NI has announced a £23 million investment in its network as it unveils a new concept store. The Northern Ireland-based convenience retailer, known for operating the SuperValu, Centra, and Mace brands, is set to launch this store in 2026. read more

The leadership in FMCG growth is shifting. The short-range format continues to be the main driver in food distribution, with Lidl and Aldi leading in terms of value share gains over Mercadona in the first 16 weeks of the year (up to April 19), as per Algori data. read more

Słońce i powyżej przeciętnych temperatur dla kwietnia sprzyjają produkcji truskawek na zewnątrz w Wielkiej Brytanii w tym tygodniu, z pierwszymi komercyjnymi ilościami truskawek zaczynającymi pojawiać się w supermarketach. Począwszy od jutra, pudełka z truskawkami będą zaczynały trafiać na półki Tesco w hrabstwach Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire oraz niektórych sklepach w Londynie, z. read more

As the global countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, most industries are bracing for a spike in attention. At Danziger, the world's leading flower breeder, this moment is being viewed through a different lens: as an extended, multi-week opportunity for florists, wholesalers, retailers, and. read more

Bulgaria's food market is currently experiencing a downward price trend for greenhouse vegetables in mid-April, with decreases reported for the third week in a row. This data is sourced from the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) and includes all 28 regions for the seventeenth week of 2026. Retail prices for... read more

The restyling of Valfrutta Fresco cherry tomatoes arrives in the retail sector: the brand of the Alegra group is renewing one of its key references, with a 200-gram "open and close" format and a new graphic design inspired by the zodiac signs. An update that aims to enhance the product and... read more

Belgium's largest food retailer Delhaize has announced its intention to bring potatoes "back in the spotlight" through a comprehensive overhaul of its product range. read more

Maiora (Despar Centro-Sud) has recently expanded its presence in Puglia with two openings: a Despar Express store at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport and an Interspar store in Barletta for Maiora, already covered by Gdoweek. read more

British-grown strawberries that have been ripened by warm and sunny weather are now available in supermarkets. Tesco is one of the first retailers to offer these seasonal fruits, with punnets now being sold in stores across Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire, and certain parts of London. read more

The fruit and vegetable department must leave the department in order to grow, or integrate new merchandise and consumption logics internally, building a mutualistic exchange of value with other sectors of the agri-food industry. It is along this line that a decisive part is played today. read more

Strikes at Aldi Belgium are spreading rapidly: concerns over Sunday openings. Aldi is contemplating opening its stores in Belgium on Sundays, which has caused unrest among employees. On Friday morning, ACV Puls reported around fifty closed supermarkets in Flanders, while BBTK informed Belga news. read more

The surplus grocery retailer Company Shop has reached the milestone of redistributing one billion items since its launch. read more

Packaging remains one of the hottest topics for the fruit and vegetable sector at Macfrut, covering aspects of sustainability, safety, and distribution demands. In this context, the meeting with Marco Mercadini, responsible for retail contacts at Sorma, sheds light on the latest trends. read more

"Bananas are not just a commodity," says José Antonio Vargas of Favorita. Speaking at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, he outlines a strategy focused not on volume, but on long-term value creation in a market under pressure from rising costs and retail price constraints. Stability in a volatile market is key. read more

The market for fresh ready-made meals continues to be one of the most dynamic segments in the large-scale retail trade, driven by the search for practical, balanced, and tasty solutions for lunch breaks, especially for dining out. In 2025, the sector recorded a value growth of +4.1% for bowls. read more

With the first sporadic deliveries to German food retailers, the Spanish stone fruit season officially got underway in week 17. Starting in week 18, supply volumes of size B and C peaches and nectarines will gradually increase, followed by the first flat peaches and clingstone varieties starting in week. read more