Fresh produce in large-scale retail: April shows stability in volumes. The average price mix has an impact on value.
The analyses from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, show a readjustment of sales in the fruit and vegetable department in April compared to the

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"I am struck by the poor standard of the fruit and vegetable sections in half the stores," claims Olivier Dauvers, a retail journalist and supermarket specialist. On April 28th, a conference was

The reduced supply of Alphonso mangoes leads to an increase in prices in the UK.
Mango traders in south London are reporting a decrease in supplies and higher prices for India's Alphonso mangoes during the current import season. In Tooting, a well-established hub for South

Aldi continues to be the leading retailer for British apple sales in April 2026.
In April 2026, Aldi maintained its position as the top retailer for British apple sales sourced from BAPL growers, buying around 3,131 tons during the month. Tesco came in second with

The prices of coconuts in Vietnam have tripled due to supply shortages and high demand for exports.
Fresh coconut prices in Ho Chi Minh City and coconut-producing regions in Vietnam have surged since April due to dry weather and increased export demand, leading to a limited supply. On May 10th,

Ceny bułgarskich ogórków i pomidorów spadają wraz z wzrostem lokalnej podaży. The prices of Bulgarian cucumbers and tomatoes are falling as local supply increases.
Bulgaria's food market is currently experiencing a downward price trend for greenhouse vegetables in mid-April, with decreases reported for the third week in a row. This data is sourced from the

Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments.
With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly

"Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments."
With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly

The Ladybug supermarket is starting the 2026 season. How much will customers pay for the first Polish strawberries?
The first Polish strawberries have appeared for sale in the Biedronka network. This year's season started on April 14th, and the fruits from domestic producers are available in over 1300 stores

Four supermarket chains have been affected by fraud related to the origin of their fruits and vegetables.
On April 7th, Carrefour, Leclerc, Lidl, and Aldi were summoned by the DGCCRF (French fraud control authority) for engaging in deceptive commercial practices related to failing to comply with

Carrefour Spain collaborates with a network of 300 fruit and vegetable suppliers throughout the country.
Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and

Michel Biero, były szef Lidl, dołącza do grupy Prosol (Grand Frais).
After leaving Lidl in January 2025, Michel Biero is set to join the Prosol group (Grand Frais, Fresh, La Boulangerie du Marché, monmarché.fr, BioFrais). Starting from April 7th, the former

“Wciąż musimy zapewnić wystarczającą ilość szparagów dla supermarketów i innych klientów” "We still need to ensure sufficient supply of asparagus for supermarkets and other customers"
At Goertz Asperges in Maria Hoop, preparations for the asparagus season are in full swing. "We now have two-thirds of our acreage covered with black foil. We expect to harvest the first asparagus

In April, with the watermelon signed Fdai, brings the traced supply chain to Lidl #voicesoffruitandvegetables
For sixty years in the fruit and vegetable trade and production sector, the D'Aprile company, based in Tarantino, in Palagianello, specializes in citrus fruits. Their production calendar includes

The price difference between organic and non-organic onions has increased.
In traditional retail outlets (excluding discounters), organic yellow onions were sold for 5.70 CHF (6.97 USD) per kilogram in April. Non-organic yellow onions, on the other hand, were priced at

Swiss growers have lodged a complaint against Coop's rebate policy.
A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers.

"Specjały Belgii zachowują jej charakterystyczność na wczesnych rynkach niemieckich" "The specialties of Belgium maintain its distinctiveness in the early German markets"
Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining

IV Gamma: mixed salad alarm
The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is going through a positive phase, as demonstrated by the growth recorded in the month of April, despite a slowdown in the trend

Asparagus: the luxury of self-service in April
The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these

Ceny jabłek rosną w Mołdawii wraz ze spadkiem eksportu.
At the end of April and beginning of May 2025, wholesale prices for most apple varieties in Moldova increased by 10-15%, reaching an average of 12 MDL/kg (approximately €0.61/kg). In retail

Aldi Süd is advocating for a more sustainable banana supply chain.
In line with Banana Day on April 20th, Aldi Süd is highlighting its commitment to a more sustainable banana supply chain. For example, the company advocates for fair wages for workers on the

"The Sicilian lemon that remains productive even during the summer"
Thanks to focused communication and the acknowledged quality of our 'Limone dell'Etna IGP,' we are present in significant large retail stores and organic specialty chain shops. Since April 1st, in

Strawberry prices from imports in the second week of April. What do they mean for Polish growers?
The prices of strawberries available in Polish supermarkets show that there is an increasing amount of imported fruit on the market. This is also evidenced by the growing size of packaging -

The banana is resisting the crisis: consumption is increasing and prices are holding steady.
Bananas confirm their position as a cornerstone of the fruit and vegetable department, as highlighted by the analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which - for the month of April -

Aldi is recalling baby potatoes due to undeclared milk allergen.
Aldi has issued a recall for its Inspired Cuisine baby potatoes with herbs and butter due to potential risks for individuals with severe dairy allergies. The recall applies to the 385g packs with