Lidl is again promoting non-ideal fruit and vegetables. This time "tanned" tomatoes
The Lidl Poland shop chain has once again decided to introduce imperfect fruit and vegetables to its offer. This time, the chain's offer will include "tanned" tomatoes..More. Go to the article

Russian retail chain Magnit recorded an increase in consumer demand for cherry tomatoes
The retail chain "Magnit" has seen an increase in consumer demand for cherry tomatoes. Consumer preferences are shifting towards small, sweet fruits. Since the beginning of the year, cherry tomato

Tomato prices almost doubled in one week
At Mother Dairy's Safal outlets, tomato prices have gone up by nearly 100% in the past week. The Delhi-NCR market has over 300 Safal stores. The price spike follows rain-induced supply disruptions

AMI: Tomatoes at the advertising forefront
Tomatoes are the undisputed advertising kings. They are by far the most frequently advertised by German food retailers. The great variety in the tomato assortment, from small-fruited tomatoes to

Tamil Nadu vegetable prices skyrocket due to heat and unseasonal rains
Summer heat and unseasonal rains have affected the production of tomatoes and other vegetables in Tamil Nadu. This has led to an alarming rise in the prices of staple veggies in the state. On

Domestic tomato prices falling fast
Tomato prices have been falling rapidly in recent weeks as a result of increasing supply. Currently, selling prices for raspberry tomato producers are mostly between 5.50 and 6.67£/kg. Only at

Highly resistant tomato varieties attract global chain partners to Enza Zaden House Fair
In week 24, growers, traders, retailers, and other chain partners gathered at Enza Zaden's House Fair in the Netherlands. Last year, this breeding company permanently opened its demo high-tech

“Direct sales of daily asparagus allow us to differentiate ourselves from supermarkets”
Growing asparagus at Asparagus is a family affair. “My grandfather used to grow them, along with vines and hops. Today, only the asparagus crops have survived, and we now also produce cereals,

Tomeco supplies all Flemish Aldi shops with mini watermelons from the greenhouse
When one thinks of Coöperatie Hoogstraten, greenhouse products such as tomatoes or strawberries probably come to mind first and foremost, but one would hardly think of watermelons. Wrongly so.

De Rica passata is the best in the Altroconsumo 2023 Test
De Rica tomato puree, a brand of the Italian culinary tradition that belongs to Casalasco Società Agricola S.p.A., came out on top in the Altroconsumo test published a few days ago. Altroconsumo

Aldi is set to open five new stores across the UK within five weeks
New Zealand: Low light level affecting local tomatoes Produce experts are warning the low levels of light over the last few months, coupled with a crop failure in 2022, is adding up to a shortage

“We have made merchandising our speciality”
In the middle of their store in Neuville-les-Dieppe (Normandy), a 4-masted ship sails on an ocean of melons and tomatoes. The Pomona Terreazur Group organized this theatrical display in the run-up

Campero, the ox heart that adapts to multiple areas
Increasingly popular with the large-scale retail trade, the beefsteak tomato is a key product for some Italian regions, such as Sardinia. And it is precisely on expanding the options for this

Fresh produce retailers want to get closer to the production areas
On the 22nd of May, Le Jardin de Rabelais opened its doors for the first time to some 30 fresh produce retailers from all over France. “Within Demain la Terre, we have a partnership with the

AMI: German tomato season gets underway
Recently, tomato production has picked up speed due to the sunnier weather and longer day length in Central Europe. Promotional campaigns are increasingly drawing attention to the German supply.

A tomato seed for the high-end retail market
An open-day event was held jointly by Progene Seed and Southern Seed, aimed at showing support to the operators in the industry. It was an eventful morning, made up of comparisons and curiosity on

Aeon introduces cross-category GGN label in Japan
Aeon has revealed that it has rolled out the first products with the cross-category GGN label across a range of supermarkets in the Kantō and Kinki regions of Japan. The retailer noted that

Japan: Retailer to adopt cross-category GGN label on select vegetables
AEON rolled out the first products with the cross-category GGN label today in AEON, AEON Style, and Daiei supermarkets in the Kantō and Kinki regions of Japan. Products that are now available

Retail sales fell for a second year in a row
In 2022, 425 million kg of fresh fruits and 439 million kg of fresh vegetables were sold in the Swiss retail sector. Thus, retail sales fell for a second year in a row, but were still above those

Morrisons is rationing pepper sales to two per customer
Morrisons have limited the sale of peppers to two per customer, as unseasonably cold weather seems to be limiting supply. A number of fruit and vegetable items have been in short supply so far

Lotte Mart plans to package their tomatoes in 100% recycled plastic containers
UK: Asda signs up to the global LEAF Marque Environmental Assurance System, to help deliver its sustainable sourcing commitments Asda has begun to roll out LEAF Marque certification across its UK

March in large-scale retail: inflation rises again
In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade still showed declining consumption across the different macro-categories, but the change in average prices showed a

French tomato producers denounce the abusive margins of some supermarket chains
The production season of French tomatoes is already well underway, and French producers, members of Légumes de France, are denouncing the abusive margins of some supermarket chains that penalize

Duroc reiterates commitment to sustainability
In much of Europe, including the UK, soaring energy prices have forced tomato producers to limit their production or even consider leaving the business. This is placing ever greater responsibility

Easter, it was decided not to risk
This year, during Easter, supermarket brands such as Coop, Conad, Esselunga and discounters such as Lidl, Aldi and Eurospin decided not to take risks with big discounts on products such as