Fresh-cut and value-added produce are not just a trend, they are transforming the produce aisles globally, according to Sukhdeep Sethi, Managing Director at AVI Global Plast. "Whether you are in a busy hypermarket in Mumbai, a supermarket in Madrid, or a grocery chain in New York. read more

This week, VLAM, along with several Flemish export companies in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit, visited Norway. This is the first stage of a three-year EU campaign aimed at Norway and the UK, initiated by VLAM. "On Monday, we visited various Norwegian retailers and traders, and then..." read more

As spring starts, the trade of flower bulbs thrives. The warmer temperatures and longer days spark renewed interest from florists, retailers, and consumers, driving the export market. In 2024, the EU exported €98.9 million worth of orchid, hyacinth, narcissus, and tulip bulbs, either in growth. read more

The Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA), established in 2009, was formed to represent the fresh sector of the potato industry by uniting fresh packers and suppliers to the retail market. Its goal was to identify critical issues impacting its members and offer a unified voice for the industry. read more

As spring begins, the trade of flower bulbs thrives. Warmer temperatures and longer days spark renewed interest from florists, retailers, and consumers, driving the export market. In 2024, the EU exported €98.9 million worth of orchid, hyacinth, narcissus, and tulip bulbs, either in growth. read more

Spain: DIA unveils strategic plan through 2029

The Spanish retailer DIA has introduced its strategic plan for 2025-2029, detailing its objective to become the preferred grocery and online store in every neighborhood it operates in. In its native country, the retailer's main objectives include opening more than 300 new proximity stores. read more

The customer is always right, as retailers have long opined, albeit with a hint of cynicism attached to that dubious statement. In reality, however, the customer can only be consistently right if they have access to all the relevant data available and have not been influenced by misleading information. read more

Lidl is investing £500,000 over two years in a new schools programme to help children develop a love for healthy eating. read more

Retail demand and home consumption are stable and showing an improvement, particularly due to the recent drop in temperatures. Trade in the food service sector has also improved post the bank holiday weekend. It is projected that over 70% of early Queen plantings in Wexford have been completed. As planting activities progress, growers... read more

Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays. read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

Kent organic mushroom farm Urban Farm has secured a listing in Sainsbury's supermarkets across the country for its fresh, hand-harvested Lion's Mane mushrooms. read more

"We want to build trust, for all parties involved, including consumers," explains Fabio Brescacin, President and Founder of NaturaSì, to AskaNews. The goal is to stimulate a discussion about a "fair price" in agriculture. "We observe, read more

Spinneys Supermarket has opened its first store in Jeddah and is expanding in Riyadh as it continues to grow across Saudi Arabia. Cenomi Centres and Spinneys have signed leases for new Spinneys locations throughout the country, with plans to have 12 stores in the Kingdom by 2028. Some of the upcoming locations include U-Walk Riyadh and U-Walk. read more

In December, Michelin-starred chef Davide Oldani had already recognized its value. Now, just a few months later, even Italian organized large-scale distribution enthusiastically welcomed the Cauliflower from the Plain of Sele IGP, a recent new entry among the Protected Geographical Indications. read more

The Society of American Florists (SAF) is currently welcoming entries for its 31st Annual Marketer of the Year Contest, which acknowledges creative and successful marketing campaigns that have contributed to the growth of floral businesses. SAF members from various sectors in the industry, such as retailers, wholesalers, importers,... read more

In Los Angeles, the luxury supermarket chain Erewhon has launched a new product on its shelves: a single strawberry branded Elly Amai, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold for a whopping $18.99. The sky-high price has sparked a debate on social media, particularly on TikTok. read more

While the domestic citrus season in the U.S. is still ongoing, preparations are already being made for the summer import program from South Africa. "Even though citrus from South Africa won't be available in stores until June, this is the time of year when retailers begin discussing their programs," says Suhanra. read more

In discussing retail, the first news of 2025 is that Amazon will join Walmart as the world's largest retailer: for a few million, the two giants will compete for the top spot above $700 billion in revenue. The second news is that Amazon is... read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more