The stabilization fund system in Belarus, aimed at ensuring the availability of affordable vegetables during the off-season, has caused tension among farmers, retailers, and government officials. Attempts to keep prices low have created challenges throughout the supply chain. read more

The Australian Horticulture Trials Week 2024 has come to an end. This event brought together international breeders and Australian growers to showcase Australian horticulture. Syngenta Flowers, in collaboration with Syngenta's crop protection division Ornamentals, welcomed growers, retailers, and... read more

Alison Dunn has been announced as the new country manager for Amazon Ireland. A Dublin native, she will be responsible for overseeing the launch of Amazon.ie when it is introduced in 2025.

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Kantar predicts that supermarket sales will exceed £13 billion over the four weeks of December for the first time ever as Brits prepare for Christmas. read more

The latest data from Kantar shows that take-home grocery sales in the UK rose by 2.5% in the four weeks leading up to December 1, 2024, as shoppers geared up for Christmas. Supermarket sales are anticipated to keep increasing in the coming weeks. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

The goal of BonHydroponics, the latest project by Edward van Wonderen in Curaçao, is to deliver 4,000 heads of lettuce daily to retail and catering outlets on the island. Edward, a Dutchman with a background in football, shifted his entrepreneurial focus to the fresh produce sector nearly a. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more

November is confirming to be a challenging month for the sales of fruit and vegetables, as the slight decrease in volumes in large-scale retail confirms. The results are mainly affected by fruit, but also by the vegetable sector, which has been influenced by the increase in wholesale prices and retail prices. read more

New-season British Pink Lady apples have arrived on the shelves of UK supermarkets, and suppliers Worldwide Fruit and Adrian Scripps are “delighted” with this year’s crop. read more

The company, which was forced to halt its activity for a week due to damages in its facilities, managed to recover its operations

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A study conducted by the School of Management at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, as reported in a press release, has shown that the use of emotional signage in retail stores, particularly in the fruit and vegetable department, can encourage consumers to choose products. read more

Denmark: Dagrofa plans to invest DKK 1.3 billion in a new three-year growth strategy. Danish retailer Dagrofa has unveiled a new strategy called Gro'27 - Growth Our Way, aimed at strengthening its presence in retail, foodservice, and logistics. Dagrofa will be making investments totaling DKK 1.3 billion over the next three years. read more

In October 2024, a negative cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.5%) and in volume (-0.8%). Sales of both food products are decreasing (respectively -0.7% in value and -1.4% in volume) as well as sales of non-food products (-0.3% in value). read more

Amazon announces it has successfully conducted the first test for drone deliveries in Abruzzo, in the San Salvo area, based on the operational authorization issued by Enac. The company continues to collaborate with Italian authorities to meet all necessary requirements. read more

Sascha Müller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the German Environmental Aid (DUH), comments: "For the first time, 14 major food companies, including Lidl, Kaufland, Netto, Edeka, and others, are disclosing data on their food waste in 2023. This is a step in the right direction." read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

In week 47, LCC's fruit and vegetable sales recorded growth, but the increase in the average price mix masked essentially flat volumes. Among the sales channels, the discount channel is showing growth again, while the large-scale retail sector is facing challenges in terms of quantities sold. read more

Potato supplier Branston has introduced a new brand, Nanna Tate, with the goal of updating traditional potato dishes. The launch of Nanna Tate fresh potatoes is scheduled for 30 December and will be sold in 450 Tesco stores across the UK. The Nanna Tate prepared potato range will be introduced later on. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more