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

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,

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

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

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

Coles: Annual Banana A-Peel
SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The

Bananas saved the fruit and vegetable department: brilliant performance in September, driven by the South-Central region.
In the thirty-ninth week of the year, there is a decrease in the sales volume of fruit and vegetables sold by weight in large-scale retail trade, with a worsening compared to previous weeks. All

Latin American banana associations are calling on supermarkets to make genuine commitments.
Major banana producer and exporter associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic have issued a joint statement expressing their concern about the

Aldi Süd celebrates 15 years of collaboration with Fairtrade
Aldi Süd is committed to promoting fair trade and more sustainable supply chains. As part of its sustainability strategy, the discount retailer is expanding its range of Fairtrade-certified

Fyffes and Ocado have invested £192,300 in new school buildings for a community in Belize that grows bananas.
The fruit supplier Fyffes and online retailer Ocado have announced the official opening of newly constructed school facilities in southern Belize.More. Go to the article

The winners of the Asia Fruit Awards have been announced.
Banana marketer Dole China, Thai importer-distributor City Fresh Fruit, multi-format food retailer Central Retail Vietnam, and seed company Rijk Zwaan have won the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards

The social media campaign of Lidl, fruits and vegetables, love, and summer hit.
Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a