The cherry harvest in the southern German growing regions of Oberkirch and Freiburg started slightly late this year, while the harvest of the northern German cherries started ten days earlier. "I'm therefore not ruling out the possibility that this year's season will end a little earlier. Last read more

In May 2024, a positive cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value and volume (+0.4% and +0.2% respectively). read more

Fresh Del Monte, one of the leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and sellers of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables worldwide, is launching Club Del Monte in Italy, an innovative platform designed to strengthen the relationship between the well-known brand and retailers. read more

After 12 years at Aldi, Kilian De Geyter decided earlier this year that he was ready for a new challenge. For ten years, he worked in the purchasing department until he realized he wanted to become self-employed. "I decided to sit on the other side of the negotiating table to help." read more

UK: How retailers are responding to rising demand for online supermarket shopping

The increase in demand for online supermarket shopping during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was not unexpected due to the lockdowns across the UK. However, as the country began to fully reopen, retailers had to adapt to this new trend. read more

Pineapple without a crown (meaning without the green leaves) seems to be the new anti-waste trend in modern distribution. If the decision to offer the fruit without the crown had already been made in recent months by Sainsbury's (click here to learn more), now even the chain. read more

The collaboration signed between the Borello brand and Agricooltur includes a dedicated space for the latter and its products. In fact, Agricooltur has designed and patented an aeroponic agriculture system that allows plants to develop outside the soil and grow. read more

Developing traditional craftsmanship thanks to significant institutional investors. It may seem like a joke, but that's exactly what the Milanese scaleup "L’Orto di Jack" is achieving, as explained by Co-CEOs Pierluigi Giraudi and Arturo Casale: "In fact, to say the read more

Even in week 25, the same deflation as the previous week persists, with sales value decreasing and volumes increasing for pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. At the same time, loose fruit and vegetables sales continue to grow, although weakly. Among the channels, the balances of the last period remain unchanged. read more

The American retail giant Walmart has long held the top spot in the retail sector in the United States. However, the company's dominance in Bentonville may be numbered: if the trend of recent years continues, Amazon could soon. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

Less spices, more superfruits, avocados, and spirulina superstars. This is the picture that emerges from the fifteenth edition of the Image Observatory of GS1 Italy, the biannual study that monitors consumption trends in the retail sector, by cross-referencing information from the labels of over 139,000. read more

Conclusion: Nearly 80% of the surveyed consumers criticize the availability of fresh products such as fruits and vegetables in grocery stores. Younger consumers, in particular, are sensitive to availability issues and expect consistent access to these products. read more

"We have received positive feedback on CEA products. Quality is often the key attribute that resonates with customers when it comes to products from foreign suppliers. Therefore, CEA production has been successful for our customers, especially considering the booming salad category. We have also been discussing food sovereignty with people." read more

UK: Tesco workers set for $38 million shares windfall

More than 20,000 Tesco employees will share a windfall profit of over 30 million pounds ($38 million) from maturing stock schemes, the British supermarket group announced on Wednesday. The retailer mentioned that the employees, predominantly working in stores, are set to benefit from this scheme. read more

UK: Sainsbury's CEO calls for closure of import duty loophole

The CEO of British supermarket Sainsbury's has called for the closure of a UK tax loophole that benefits foreign e-commerce platforms like Shein. The loophole allows individuals to order parcels without paying import duty. read more

In the UK, Aldi is conducting a trial aimed at reducing food waste by selling crownless pineapples. This initiative is designed to eliminate the common practice of discarding pineapple crowns by removing them during the production process. The removed parts are not wasted; instead, the crowns are... read more

Wzrost całkowitej sprzedaży żywności w Holandii wyniósł 9,5% w 2023 roku. Sprzedaż niezależnych marek wzrosła znacznie bardziej, o 22%. Oferują one konsumentom opcje zrównoważone, ale niektóre jakościowe etykiety, takie jak On the Way to PlanetProof, spełniają warunki zakupowe supermarketów i nie zawsze są widoczne dla konsumentów. read more

The harvest of the Piel de Sapo green melon under the brand name 'Il Nuragico' on June 26, 2024, marked the beginning of the harvest in the Sardinian areas of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione. "We have started with the first six hectares and the product is of good quality, with a Brix of 13." read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more