The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the read more

"Supermarkets want locally-grown herbs all year," says Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP). That is easy during the European summer, with production, depending on weather conditions, from roughly May to October. There is, however, notes Raymond, a hiccup in the winter when local... read more

Let's conclude the analysis on the management of peach and nectarine sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) started yesterday (click here for more details), by examining other factors that influence the purchasing decision: display space, packaging types, presence of brands, and price levels. read more

Tesco has strengthened its collaboration with WRAP to encourage new efforts to address global food waste. read more

But snack cucumbers and snack bell peppers are also increasingly finding their way into shopping carts. This is based on information from GroentenFruit Huis, which relies on data from Circana supermarkets. read more

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), a watchdog overseeing retailer relationships, is initiating an investigation into the online giant Amazon for suspected delays in payments to suppliers. read more

In traditional retail outlets (excluding discounters), organic yellow onions were sold for 5.70 CHF (6.97 USD) per kilogram in April. Non-organic yellow onions, on the other hand, were priced at 1.68 CHF (2.05 USD) per kilogram. The price difference between organic and non-organic onions was therefore 4.02 CHF. read more

The aggregate of fruits indicated as "peaches and nectarines" has now become a complex category, especially when we put ourselves in the shoes of a customer shopping in the fruit and vegetable section of a supermarket. This complexity arises from numerous factors, even before we get to read more

"Spring 2025 was relatively quiet," summarizes Michael Penzkofer, who has been managing Gartenbauzentrale Main-Donau eG since the beginning of the year. "Retailers purchased smaller quantities compared to 2024. Lettuce is a prime example: there is currently an excess of lettuce across Germany due to lower sales." read more

"The beginning of the pepper season showed promise, with stable prices attributed to the reduced availability of Spanish peppers. The transition to Dutch products occurred quicker than normal, prompting retailers and other buyers to take advantage of the situation. We enjoyed favorable prices in the initial weeks, but starting from week 18, that..." read more

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) of the European Union is establishing a new benchmark in Europe, requiring brand owners and retailers to reconsider their strategies for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. It poses a challenge for companies to find a way to maintain compliance while also striking a delicate balance. read more

From observing foreign stores, some considerations and related choices of Dao Conad have emerged, which, in synergy with Retail Hub, have been tested in the Conad store in Trento. Many of the innovations specifically concern the fruit and vegetable department, which is one of the key sections. read more

Healthy snacks are popular. Supermarket sales in the Netherlands of snack-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers rose by 16 per cent in 2024. Among the three products, snack tomatoes are the most popular, making up almost 80 per cent of sales. Snack cucumbers and snack peppers are also... read more

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hub
Retailer DIA has announced significant changes to its board of directors in order to strengthen its strategic plan for 2025-2029. Alberto Gavazzi has been named as the new chairman, bringing his operational expertise to lead DIA towards growth. read more

Shopping for groceries online has been a game changer for those with hectic schedules, where finding time to go to a supermarket during the week can seem impossible. Additionally, online grocery stores provide a wide range of products with choices no longer restricted to what is available on-site. read more

This will increase the board of the most turnover-strong regional company within the Edeka network from three to four members in the future. According to the company, Klingsiek will take over responsibility in the board for the areas of retail management, marketing/advertising, and digitalization/processes. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025 once again proved itself as a platform for the global horticulture community. The event welcomed over 11,800 visitors and saw a notable shift in audience composition, with increased attendance from growers, breeders, investment companies, and retail professionals. All six... read more

What do consumers want today when they buy fruits and vegetables? They are looking for innovative, attractive, and satisfying products that are pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds, capable of surprising but also of keeping a promise. They also seek more information when they are in the fruit and vegetable section. read more

In week 23, pre-packed fruit and vegetables sales are growing in volume, accompanied by a slight increase in the average selling price mix. Among distribution channels, hypermarkets and supermarkets stand out, while discount stores are showing stable performance. read more

Enilive and SPAR Austria are expanding DESPAR Express forecourt stores. The energy company Enilive Austria and SPAR Austria are strengthening their partnership. They plan to have around 70 new DESPAR Express locations up and running by 2028. The aim is to provide customers with a broader range of products and an improved shopping experience. read more