In the usual in-depth analysis conducted by Italiafruit News in collaboration with the permanent observatory YouGov Shopper, we analyze one of the most dynamic categories in the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail: berries. These have gained more and more space in recent years. read more

What effect is Softripe having on the market in relation to producers and retailers? read more

According to Tesco, one of the largest buyers, the trade expects a demand increase of around ten percent compared to last year. Already in the summer, the supermarket chain recorded a sales increase of ten percent for local berries and even 35 percent for cherries. Now it is expected that... read more

Amazon has announced its intention to close all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, just four years after they were launched in London. read more

HortiFlora is joining the Royal Lemkes Group. By leveraging economies of scale and sharing knowledge, Royal Lemkes and HortiFlora can provide even better support to their partners. Both organizations will retain their own identity and continue to operate under their respective names. read more

Ontario Growers Supply has teamed up with A&L Laboratories and A&L Biological to offer cutting-edge gardening products to the public. A&L is the largest private agricultural research laboratory in Canada, located in London, Ontario. Its products and services are globally renowned, but this partnership will make them more accessible to customers. read more

The watermelon market, despite going through some challenging weeks this year, has been experiencing a transformation phase worth paying attention to for several years now. In this scenario, Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO) plays a central role, both in terms of its ability to guide the offer and its growing influence. read more

This business delivers farm-fresh produce from South Korea within 72 hours. When Martine Shin relocated from South Korea to Singapore four years ago, she was disappointed by the quality of fruits available in supermarkets - often either overripe, underripe, or lacking in taste. Determined to offer a better option, she started her own business. read more

Major banana producer and exporter associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic have issued a joint statement expressing their concern about the sourcing policies of European supermarkets, which they claim overlook industry challenges. They argue that these policies are not taking into consideration the difficulties faced by the banana industry. read more

Fairtrade campaign for promoting more sustainable and affordable shopping is launching. In October, Fairtrade Weeks will be activated, involving synergy between retailers and some brands with special promotions in numerous points of sale across the country. read more

Walmart’s Mark Adamy and Fernando Bustamate; Sharath Loganathan of India’s Ninja Cart; Eric Zheng of Goodfarmer; and Pablo Ramirez of Sun World International are some of the high-profile speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up next month. read more

C&S Wholesale Grocers has completed the acquisition of SpartanNash Company. The merged company now has over 30,000 employees and runs close to 60 distribution centers throughout the United States. It caters to approximately 10,000 independent retail outlets, military commissaries, and exchanges. read more

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as coco de mer, is native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and is famous for its unique double coconut. read more

Lidl has revealed its new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.' The discount retailer has introduced this campaign across all 31 of its markets. In Germany, the campaign is known by the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.' read more

New spaces, revamped offerings, and services that make extensive use of technology. The Carrefour hypermarket on Corso Monte Cucco in Turin has been renovated thanks to an investment of about 5 million euros, as reported on Gdoweek. read more

Sunkist Growers is launching an updated set of merchandising tools to assist retailers in boosting citrus sales and sparking interest among shoppers as the cooperative gears up for the peak season. Leveraging the success of its Sunny Days brand platform, Sunkist is extending the campaign to the retail sector with a comprehensive set of tools. read more

In a representative survey conducted by the leading German market research institute GfK Consumer Panels, consumers in Germany have chosen their favorite fruit and vegetable departments. More than 7,012 households included in the panel were asked to indicate which retail group they believe to be the best. read more

Consumers can expect a great British apple season, according to Tesco. read more

In week 36, the sales of Lcc fruit and vegetables in large-scale retail trade resume, with growth in both values and volumes across all channels, except for hypermarkets. Among the categories, pears are gaining more space and presence on supermarket shelves, but the trends remain somewhat discouraging. read more

The digital expansion of the Selex Group continues: starting today, customers in Osio Sotto can also shop online at CosìComodo.it and conveniently pick up their groceries at the Famila supermarket located at Corso Europa 1, thanks to the Click&Collect service. read more