Spanish canned food doubles the price of Italian canned food on the Chinese market
The Spanish canned vegetable market in China, with origins in Navarra and Murcia, has a smaller market share than its main European competitor, the Italian market, but its products are more

Uzbekistan: At the beginning of the season prices for popular grape varieties are significantly higher than last year’s
In the third decade of June 2023, the first offers of the popular Rizamat and Kishmish Kora (Black Kishmish) grape varieties of the new crop appeared on the domestic market of Uzbekistan, at about

Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine
Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain when uncontrolled imports affect the market and cause a significant price drop. This time we are talking about frozen strawberries and

Carrefour acquires Cora and Match
Carrefour has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Louis Delhaize group to acquire Cora and Match in France. The Cora and Match chains operate 60 hypermarkets and 115 supermarkets,

Getir would consider leaving the Netherlands and Italy
Czech billionaire Kretinsky closes in on Casino after 3F abandons bid Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky appeared to be nearing victory in the battle to take over French retailer Casino after the

Lidl is again promoting non-ideal fruit and vegetables. This time "tanned" tomatoes
The Lidl Poland shop chain has once again decided to introduce imperfect fruit and vegetables to its offer. This time, the chain's offer will include "tanned" tomatoes..More. Go to the article

Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine
Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain when uncontrolled imports affect the market and cause a significant price drop. This time we are talking about frozen strawberries and

“Demand has been strong for Bravo apples with additional retail chains taking on the product this year"
The harvest of Bravo® apples started late this season in all regions of Australia, the first harvest was in mid-April. “The harvest went well in all regions and concluded in early May,” said

New French decree on plastic packaging
The new decree framing the ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables packaged in plastic was published on June 20, 2023. As of July 1, this ban will be enforced, with an exception for 29 fruits and

Aldi still largest purchaser of British apples sold to UK supermarkets by BAPL growers in May 2023

Casino announces planned partnership with Prosol
On June 30th, Casino announced a “major partnership project” with the Prosol Group (Grand Frais), “under which Prosol would implement its Fresh concept in Casino supermarkets and some

The price of an apple in Ukraine is determined by small farmers
Horticulture in Ukraine is a very interesting industry in terms of price formation, as the director of horticulture and vegetable farming, Taras Melnyk, explained in an interview. "There are two

South African growers and retailer create campaign around hail-damaged apples
South African retailer Pick n Pay has started selling apples of all varieties that sustained surface damage during hail storms over the Ceres area in November and again over the Langkloof in

Dole Food Company introduces new, juicier and more aromatic and golden pineapple
Dole Food Company is introducing a new, juicier and more aromatic and golden pineapple, in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience The fresh produce leader’s new

ALDI joins ASEDAS
As of today, the ALDI supermarket chain is a full member of ASEDAS, the Spanish Association of Distributors, Self-Service Stores and Supermarkets. The Board of Directors has approved this

Pink Lady in Minions tie-up
A Pink Lady apple promotion at UK Aldi stores offering shoppers the chance to win one of 100 Minions Fitbits through the purchase of a promotional pack of PinKids, the Pink Lady range of smaller

Growing supply of Envy apples annually
Organic Envy™ apples have achieved the position as one of the top-rated¹ apples in the organics segment. Over the past year, distribution of the organic apple through retail partners has

AMI: Tomatoes at the advertising forefront
Tomatoes are the undisputed advertising kings. They are by far the most frequently advertised by German food retailers. The great variety in the tomato assortment, from small-fruited tomatoes to

‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
Supermarkets’ fresh fruit aisles must be made more appealing to drive consumers to the category and reverse falling sales, says the UK’s top fruit supplier to retailers. Speaking at Festival

Agricola Don Camillo launches the #vocidellortofrutta cocktail melon
To impress on the shelf with a product with distinctive appeal, but also innovative flavour. Agricola Don Camillo is launching two new Club melons, Limelon and Dino, which respond to new consumer

Tesco suspends Del Monte orders as human rights abuse allegations surface
Security guards at a Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya - that supplies many British supermarkets - have been accused of brutally assaulting and killing people suspected of trespassing on its land.

Interview with GLOBALGAP Managing Director Dr Elmé Coetzer-Boersma
In the last 20 years, we have continuously developed our products in response to global challenges and we will maintain this vital approach over the next 20 years, offering innovative GLOBALG.A.P.

Cherrybox, the cherry basket with stone holder
Taste cherries on the move and in a convenient and clean way, eliminating the hassle of looking for an appropriate place for the stones. Simapack, a company from Vignola specialising in customised

REDPOP® apple wins over UK retailers

Cheaper electricity for farmers - applications due by 30 June
Farmers have the chance to benefit from cheaper electricity up to a limit of 3,000 kWh. It is necessary to submit a declaration to their energy company to freeze electricity prices. The deadline