Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production.
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Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
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The retail and consumer demand in Ireland continues to be strong.
2024-04-25 00:00
Retail and consumer demand remains strong. The recent dry weather has allowed growers in many areas to start preparing the ground and planting both early and maincrop varieties. As reported by several media outlets, it is expected that stocks will be very low.
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The HelloFresh Group achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue.
2024-04-25 00:00
Włochy nałożyły na Amazon grzywnę w wysokości 10 milionów euro za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe. Włoski organ antymonopolowy nałożył karę na dwie spółki zależne od Amazona, wynoszącą łącznie 10 milionów euro (10,7 miliona dolarów) za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe, oświadczył regulator. Decyzję tę amerykański gigant e-commerce oświadczył, że zaskarży. Źródło:...
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Traders in Latvia often deceive consumers about the origin of fruits and vegetables.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia conducted inspections on more than 390 fresh produce retailers within a month, uncovering violations in 40% of cases. The majority of infractions were related to misinforming consumers about the origin and quality of the products. The inspections specifically targeted the accompanying documentation.
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Thank you for your participation in MedFEL 2024!
2024-04-25 00:00
MedFEL 2024 is finally underway! The 16th edition of the renowned event in Perpignan has opened its doors this week. With a revamped layout and bustling aisles, MedFEL is in full swing this year. The organizers are expecting nearly 5,000 visitors, including supermarket chains, retailers, wholesalers,
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Women's tour by Carrefour.es: For the second year in a row, one of the major sporting events promoting female talent in Spain.
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The Gander and Snappy Shopper initiative is gaining momentum.
2024-04-24 20:00
A trial between the home delivery app, Snappy Shopper, and the digital reduced-to-clear-food platform, Gander, has successfully provided value to convenience store customers in Scotland.
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Edeka: Kickoff for Germany's first recyclable supermarket
2024-04-24 10:00
During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy.
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Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce that it is switching to 100% British strawberries.
2024-04-24 00:00
UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation.
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Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production.
read more
Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
read more
The retail and consumer demand in Ireland continues to be strong.
2024-04-25 00:00
Retail and consumer demand remains strong. The recent dry weather has allowed growers in many areas to start preparing the ground and planting both early and maincrop varieties. As reported by several media outlets, it is expected that stocks will be very low.
read more
The HelloFresh Group achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue.
2024-04-25 00:00
Włochy nałożyły na Amazon grzywnę w wysokości 10 milionów euro za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe. Włoski organ antymonopolowy nałożył karę na dwie spółki zależne od Amazona, wynoszącą łącznie 10 milionów euro (10,7 miliona dolarów) za rzekomo nieuczciwe praktyki handlowe, oświadczył regulator. Decyzję tę amerykański gigant e-commerce oświadczył, że zaskarży. Źródło:...
read more
Traders in Latvia often deceive consumers about the origin of fruits and vegetables.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia conducted inspections on more than 390 fresh produce retailers within a month, uncovering violations in 40% of cases. The majority of infractions were related to misinforming consumers about the origin and quality of the products. The inspections specifically targeted the accompanying documentation.
read more
Thank you for your participation in MedFEL 2024!
2024-04-25 00:00
MedFEL 2024 is finally underway! The 16th edition of the renowned event in Perpignan has opened its doors this week. With a revamped layout and bustling aisles, MedFEL is in full swing this year. The organizers are expecting nearly 5,000 visitors, including supermarket chains, retailers, wholesalers,
read more
Women's tour by Carrefour.es: For the second year in a row, one of the major sporting events promoting female talent in Spain.
read more
The Gander and Snappy Shopper initiative is gaining momentum.
2024-04-24 20:00
A trial between the home delivery app, Snappy Shopper, and the digital reduced-to-clear-food platform, Gander, has successfully provided value to convenience store customers in Scotland.
read more
Edeka: Kickoff for Germany's first recyclable supermarket
2024-04-24 10:00
During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy.
read more
Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce that it is switching to 100% British strawberries.
2024-04-24 00:00
UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation.
read more
Orogel leads the retail market for frozen artichokes.
2024-04-24 00:00
Orogel is the leading producer for the Italian retail market with a 67% market share under the company brand and co-packer activity for various retailers' private labels. This information is communicated by the company, which has been active for over 50 years in the production and marketing of frozen vegetables, fresh fruit, and...
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Melon de Autor and Foodie Watermelon are two lines of premium quality fruits aimed at supermarkets and greengrocers both nationally and internationally.
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Protecting strawberries from diseases and pests is increasingly becoming an art of choice. It is important that these choices are good and effective. This also applies to the growing restrictions from consumers, especially supermarkets. They expect the strawberries delivered to their stores to be of high quality.
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Strawberries, an update on the campaign with Aop Luce
2024-04-24 00:00
The strawberry campaign in the Lazio area is characterized by ups and downs, but Aop Luce continues to invest in this product. We spoke with Giacomo Galdiero, CEO of Aop Luce: "After a positive start to the campaign, with a generally stable supply and satisfactory prices, with
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An in-depth examination of Vancouver's retail options
2024-04-24 00:00
Wczoraj rano odbyła się wczesna poranna wycieczka po sklepach CPMA 2024 Retail Tour o godzinie 8:00 ze wskazaniem na czterogodzinną wycieczkę po trzech z wielu sklepów detalicznych w Vancouver - Save-on-Foods, T&T Supermarket i Loblaws. Idea? Zapoznanie uczestników z trzema różnymi prezentacjami detalicznymi.
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"Początek sezonu na pomidory Red Egg, Red Egg Mini i Chica"
2024-04-24 00:00
The Dutch tomato varieties Red Egg, Red Egg Mini, and Chica from The Greenery are stepping up to meet the increasing demand for high-quality tomato brands in Europe. They have become essential products for retailers, distributors, and fresh produce traders.
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Enza Zaden discusses characteristics of tomatoes.
2024-04-23 17:00
According to seed specialist Enza Zaden, two major themes are prominent in the tomato category. The first is the emergence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and its impact on the industry. The second is the influence of retail trends in reshaping the category.
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Co-op switches to 100 percent British own-brand strawberries.
2024-04-23 15:00
The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so.
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Difficult conditions in Peru are posing a threat to the counter-seasonal supply of asparagus.
2024-04-23 12:00
Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors.
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The supermarket chain Albert Heijn is eager to collaborate with suppliers to advance towards more sustainable production practices. This initiative particularly focuses on reducing energy consumption, a challenging feat within the greenhouse horticulture sector, as acknowledged by AH in its 2023...
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