Aldi shoppers can expect sweeter, larger raspberries this summer.
Vietnamese products are being promoted at AEON stores across Japan. A significant feature of this promotion is the introduction of Vietnamese dishes and beverages that are perfect for Japan's

Japan is experiencing a shortage of bananas due to a lack of ethylene supply.
The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are

Drones, UV water, and solar energy: Innovation-driven banana farming by Favorita
"Bananas are not just a commodity," says José Antonio Vargas of Favorita. Speaking at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, he outlines a strategy focused not on volume, but on long-term value creation

Billa Austria and foodora's bananas are the most popular.
Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even

Dutch and German supermarkets are falling behind in achieving living wage goals for banana producers.
An Oxfam briefing paper titled "Paid up? Living wage efforts in banana supply chains of Dutch and German supermarkets," published this week, examines the progress made by supermarkets in the

“We admire retailers who have the courage to stock Fairtrade bananas.”
W 2006 roku rozpoczęto nowy program bananów fairtrade, pozyskując banany z kooperatywy w Ekwadorze. „Nie było łatwo rozpocząć nowy łańcuch dostaw bananów” - mówi Jessie Myszka

Premium fruit range has been introduced with a new packaging concept.
Satori SA has introduced a range of fruits including meticulously ripened pitayas, mangoes, avocados, and mini bananas called 'Bananito'. This Gustoline is distributed globally at the height of

Russia is increasing its direct imports of bananas from Ecuador.
The retail chain POBEDA is expanding its presence in the Russian food retail market by implementing a structured supply model that prioritizes consistent availability and competitive pricing of

"Ten years ago, we transitioned to direct contracts with retailers for our banana production."
Located in Matina, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Varcli Pinares is a small-scale family-owned banana company that competes based on quality, sustainability, and brand identity rather than

Belarusian retail stores are now offering red bananas imported from Ecuador.
Red bananas have recently become available in retail stores in Belarus, providing a new option in terms of appearance and flavor compared to traditional varieties. These bananas are currently

The organic market in the UK is growing by 4.2% while supply constraints continue.
In 2025, total sales of organic produce and products in the UK increased by 4.2%, with supermarket performance playing a significant role as sales surged by 7%. The unit growth of organic products

Dutch banana trader is looking at Venezuela, India, and Africa as new sources.
"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers,

Analysis: Costco Korea has changed its pricing strategy for bananas after a decade.
Kilka dni temu, podczas wizyty w Costco, zauważyłem interesującą scenę. Na wejściu wisiała tabliczka: „Ciesz się darmowymi bananami - otrzymaj jedną wiązkę bananów, gdy

Costa Rica is increasing its banana production, but supermarkets are still maintaining very low prices.
Po burzliwym 2025 roku zaznaczonym skutkami zmian klimatycznych i zmniejszonymi wolumenami, sektor bananowy w Kostaryce wykazuje oznaki poprawy, według Marciala Chaverriego z Narodowej

The Banana and Pineapple strategy focuses on category management.
Fyffes will present its commercial priorities for bananas and pineapples at Fruit Logistica 2026, focusing on category management, retail programs, sourcing structures, and sustainability

Peruvian banana cooperatives supply U.S. co-op retail markets.
Co-op retailers report a growing engagement with banana producers in Peru through visits connected to sourcing programs coordinated with Equal Exchange. During a recent visit, co-op staff traveled

India is exporting Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged bananas from Karnataka to the Maldives.
India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized

Tesco: Londoners have gone bananas for bananas
Lidl Ireland has pledged to meet a new target for fiber intake as a recent study sheds light on Ireland's fiber deficiency. The majority of Irish people obtain their fiber from breakfast cereals

Od sprzedaży bananów i imbiru do rekrutacji
After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge

Aldi: Banana crowned as Scotland’s best-selling item of the year
UK: Sainsbury's CEO among business leaders recognized in new year honours. Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of the UK's second largest supermarket since 2020, has been awarded the title

Careem Quik: Bananas remain the most ordered item for both men and women for the 3rd consecutive year.
Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group.

Deliveroo: Strawberries and Fairtrade Bananas are the most popular items ordered by Sainsbury's customers.
New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane

Flash Gala branding is becoming increasingly popular in apple markets around the world.
Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in

The supermarket chain Consum is on track for a record year.
Bananas, hot pies, and Christmas Eve madness: Pāpāmoa's newest supermarket turns one. Foodstuffs North Island reported: "It's been one year since New World The Sands opened its doors, bringing a

Workers in Costa Rica who harvest bananas have received compensation following a complaint about their rights.
Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The