French fries are becoming increasingly popular: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been rising for many years. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been operating at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from both retailers and the food service industry. Replacing the... read more

Banana consumption in France is increasing, with it becoming the most consumed fruit in 2024. However, retail prices are also rising. In this context, French supermarket buyers are putting immense pressure on suppliers to lower their prices significantly. read more

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an organization that focuses on workforce development and certification, has received a $1.2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. EFI collaborates with growers, farmworkers, and retailers to promote fair and sustainable practices in the food industry. read more

On the 4th, 5th, and 6th of March 2025, the Spring Days by Brands of Plants event will take place. During this three-day gathering, Amigra Grasses & More, Magical Hydrangea, and Addenda will come together to showcase their latest concepts and collections to garden centers and retailers. read more

A multi-purpose space in Vimodrone (Milan) for the Iperal brand, which is opening a supermarket in a structure that also includes a House of Culture with 250 seats, in addition to a public green area. The store, featured in Gdoweek, is located on Via. read more

From Wednesday 4 June to Friday 6 June and from Tuesday 10 June to Friday 13 June, nine leading orchid growers will once again be opening their doors to mark Orchid Inspiration Days 2025. This event offers traders, exporters, wholesalers, and retailers an opportunity to discover the latest trends. read more

From Wednesday 4 June to Friday 6 June and from Tuesday 10 June to Friday 13 June, nine leading orchid growers will once again be opening their doors to mark Orchid Inspiration Days 2025. This event offers traders, exporters, wholesalers, and retailers an opportunity to discover the latest trends. read more

Exotic fruit is one of the most dynamic categories in the fruit and vegetable department and continues to record consistently growing sales, without experiencing any crises. For years, in large-scale retail, the consumption trend has been positive, with some years even showing double-digit increases. read more

Erik van Vugt has been working in Poland for more than half of his life. In 1998, he and his partners founded FreshWorld. Today, the company based in Bronisze offers direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables for Polish retail customers from markets including China, South Africa, and Latin America. read more

In 2024, a new chapter begins for Alì Supermarkets, the Padua-based group that manages 118 stores between Veneto and Emilia-Romagna, with a workforce of 4,900 employees. Following a successful 2023, the company has reported a 1.5% increase in revenue, surpassing 1.4 billion euros. read more

Liberty Exports, a agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to growing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a range of Indian fruits aimed at wholesalers, retailers. read more

Liberty Exports, an agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to the increasing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a variety of Indian fruits targeted at wholesalers, retailers, read more

The online crop advertising platform Naranjasyfrutas.com has shared the search trends of wholesalers who buy mandarins, oranges, and limes from producers. The varieties that retailers demanded in the first weeks of February were: "The aim of publishing these search trends regularly is to share." read more

Walmart Chile has started a real revolution of the self-service counter in supermarkets, developing an innovative automated deli service. With just a few simple clicks on the screen, customers can select the desired product, choose the weight or size. read more

Dzięki międzynarodowemu popytowi pitahaya jest jednym z najszybciej rosnących produktów w Ekwadorze. Powierzchnia upraw wzrosła z około 1 500 hektarów w 2021 roku do 8 146 hektarów obecnie. Główne obszary uprawy znajdują się w Amazonii, konkretnie w kantonie Palora, prowincji Morona. read more

On February 18, the two co-legislators reached a compromise on revising the Waste Framework Directive. According to the compromise, Member States must reduce food waste by 10% in processing and production by the end of 2030, as well as by 30% per capita in retail, restaurants, and other sectors. read more

We have entered the final phase of the artichoke campaign, which, as highlighted in the analyses of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, has proven to be disappointing. In the Hypermarket + Supermarket channel, volumes are declining: from October to January, there is a 10% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value. read more

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more

The Redea cash registers of CPR System are present in many Italian supermarkets. They are also used to display the self-service fruit and vegetables and are therefore visible to all consumers, but few know their values. For this reason, CPR System has started a journey to read more

The blueberry market in Poland requires increasingly better quality fruits. However, what does quality mean? There is no clear definition of quality, not even a standard definition. Currently, every retail chain, every buyer has their own quality specifications. What's more, it sometimes happens that read more