Fresh produce in large-scale retail distribution in May slows down on volumes. The value is maintained only thanks to price increases.
The analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, show a slowdown in fruit and vegetable sales in the large-scale retail trade in May. In

G's turns Tesco lettuces into footballs for World Cup
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Lidl is investing £500 million in British berry growers.
Lidl GB has committed to sourcing £500 million worth of British berries over the next five years as the demand for domestically grown berries continues to increase.More. Go to the article

Tesco has introduced branded Zespri Green kiwifruit packs in the UK for the first time.
Tesco has broadened its selection of kiwifruit by introducing new, Zespri-branded products – including what is thought to be the first Hayward green kiwifruit to be available in branded

Local Latvian fruit and vegetable producers are experiencing sales pressure due to competition from imports.
Local fruit and vegetable growers in Latvia claim that supermarkets are prioritizing imported produce, which is making it difficult to sell domestic crops. This information comes from the Latvian

"After 55 years, it's time to step back."
This season will be the final one for Handelsmaatschappij Van Langevelde in Kruiningen. The trading company already sold its retail packing activities to Wiskerke Onions a few years ago and is now

A UK salad processing company has installed automated lettuce coring technology.
Natures Way Foods, a leading fresh prepared food manufacturer in the UK, has improved its processing capabilities by incorporating Sormac's OptiCor technology for coring and cutting lettuce. The

Join the leaders in tropical fruit industry in Europe in Barcelona.
Retailers, importers, growers, exporters, and category leaders from the fresh produce industry will gather in Barcelona on June 30 and July 1 for the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress. This event is a

The Australian avocado industry has launched a globally pioneering Virtual Reality (VR) supply chain training program.
The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent

Prices of organic produce in the United States have increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
Organic fruits and vegetables in the U.S. are priced on average at 59.0 percent higher than conventional produce, based on an analysis by LendingTree of USDA retail pricing data. This represents

Celebrating America's 250th anniversary with patriotic-themed potatoes for retail displays.
The Masser Family of Companies is adding a patriotic touch to the produce section this summer by introducing a special limited-edition red, white, and blue petite potato pack in celebration of

Castellón expects to produce around 12 million kilograms of watermelon this summer.
Sezon letnich owoców w Castellón jest wpływany przez kilka kluczowych czynników poza fluktuacjami cen na rynku i w supermarketach. Obejmują one dostępność dostaw, warunki

Asda reveals significant overhaul of its fresh and frozen product range
Asda has revealed a significant overhaul of its fresh and frozen produce sections, including assigned staff in the fruit and vegetable aisles, reduced prices, and new products.More. Go to the article

Minor Weir Willis has introduced a new 'linerless' packaging solution for avocados.
The Birmingham-based supplier Minor, Weir & Willis has stated that it can now provide retailers with "measurable environmental benefits" along with premium shelf presentation thanks to the

David Saakyan: Nabywcy owoców pestkowych z UE zmieniają swoje priorytety zakupowe.
"EU retailers require more than just fruit; they also need supply predictability, product traceability, and reduced losses," says David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company, an Armenian

Nanna Tate launches baby potatoes into Tesco
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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

Cobrey Farms has introduced the first British Tenderstem of the season at Tesco.
Cobrey Farms has once again succeeded in consistently being the first to grow British asparagus of the season, and they have achieved the same with Tenderstem.More. Go to the article

To capture 100% of potential sales in fruit and vegetables, you can consider implementing the following strategies: 1. Offer a wide variety of fresh produce: Make sure to provide a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables to cater to different customer
"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

Uzbekistan has set the record for the world's lowest onion price.
Uzbekistan has recorded the lowest retail price for onions in the world, sharing that position with Egypt. According to the updated Numbeo database published on 8 May 2026, the average retail

Waitrose and Worldwide Fruit are celebrating 20 years of Jazz apples.
Retail chain Waitrose and supplier Worldwide Fruit have emphasized their dedication to British-produced goods by introducing a special Jazz apple tractor and trailer sampling display.More. Go to

Aldi is expecting a 20% increase in blackberry sales in the UK.
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Flat nectarines are gaining traction in the retail sector as a new growth opportunity in the stone fruit category.
W roku 2026 zauważalnie wzrasta zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami zarówno wśród konsumentów, jak i producentów. Według EastFruit, powołującego się na dane firm hodowlanych,

Tesco reports that sunny weather will lead to an increase in the UK's strawberry supply.
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Tesco is expanding its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme.
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