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

Lidl confirms its position as the queen of European retail: total turnover reaches 185 billion euros.
The German giant Schwarz Group closed the 2025 fiscal year on a growth trajectory, consolidating its leadership position in the continental distribution landscape. According to Fruittoday.com, the

Sainsbury's is supporting Jersey Royal farmers during a peak supply period.
New Zealanders are being encouraged to choose fruits from the bowl over vitamin C supplements. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust stated that people reaching for cold remedies this winter should

G's turns Tesco lettuces into footballs for World Cup
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Sainsbury's revolutionizes healthy shopping with the Full on Fibre plan for fruits and vegetables.
The British retailer has announced a new and ambitious strategy aimed at introducing thousands of tons of fiber and millions of extra servings of fruits and vegetables into the diets of UK

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

Agricola Azzurra, Italian fruit and vegetable company becomes a value platform
In a fast-paced fruit and vegetable market, the challenge is no longer just about producing well. It's about being able to read changes, adapt to new consumer trends, respond to retailers with

Current wholesale prices for raspberries (12.06)
The harvest of Polish summer raspberries from tunnel crops is starting to pick up. The fruit is slowly increasing in volume, but it is still not enough to meet market demand, resulting in good

Ukrainian supermarkets may obtain fruit from a company with connections to Russia.
Following the restrictions imposed by Russia in late May and early June 2026 on the imports of specific vegetable and fruit products from Armenia, Armenian exporters were faced with an urgent need

Carrefour Romania is increasing its use of local suppliers for seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Carrefour Romania has announced that it will no longer import seasonal fruits and vegetables. Instead, it will source tomatoes (including moț, pink, and beef heart varieties), cherries,

Spreafico and Del Monte launch a community to strengthen the traditional channel.
Spreafico and Del Monte strengthen their strategic partnership with the launch of the new Club Del Monte-Spreafico, a community aimed at traditional channel operators that aims to strengthen

Ukranian supermarkets could potentially obtain fruit from a company that has ties to Russia.
After the restrictions imposed by Russia in late May and early June 2026 on imports of certain vegetable and fruit products from Armenia, Armenian exporters found themselves in a situation where

Co-op provides online shoppers with excellent value on fruits and vegetables.
Sunday openings at Lidl Belgium are currently on hold. Last Wednesday, there were new discussions at Lidl between unions and management, but Sunday openings were not part of the agenda, according

Grade 2 avocados present a retail opportunity focused on value.
Grade 2 avocados are classified based on their external appearance, not internal quality. The fruit inside still offers the same ripeness potential, rich flavor, and creamy texture. In other

Asda incentives promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Podejście partnerskie jest kluczowe dla budowania odporności w brytyjskim sektorze rolnictwa - Dyrektor generalny Tesco UK Tesco oświadczyło: "Tesco wzywa branżę, detaliści

Sainsbury's has committed to increasing the availability of millions more portions of fruits and vegetables in UK diets by 2030.
Carrefour Romania: Popular beyond trendsThe Seasonal Taste Barometer by Carrefour Romania and NielsenIQ shows a rise in popular health foods, like Greek yogurt, tuna, and plant-based milk. Beyond

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

In the Gdo with OP Platinum, opens the doors to the Group Arena representatives.
On Thursday, May 28th, the experiential day organized by OP Platinum took place: 40 representatives from the fruit and vegetable department of Arena Group's retail stores were involved in a "Field

Fruit and vegetable market, Spain grows like Italy: berries, avocado, and kiwi lead the way
The Spanish fruit and vegetable market continues to grow, but does so within a context of increasingly selective, fragmented, and, in many ways, similar to the Italian one. This was one of the key

Table grapes grown in the Caribbean are now available in Spanish retail stores.
Amfresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table

GDO Milano: Is the mandatory path the winning strategy in the fruit and vegetable sector?
Milan is one of the most competitive squares in the national retail sector. At the provincial level, it ranks third with about 860 retail outlets, behind Rome, which exceeds 1,500, and Naples,

Post-harvest losses for fruit in Brazil have reached 30%.
Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including

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

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