Packaging
Jumbo Eliminates Plastic Covers From Certain Vegetables
The Dutch retailer Jumbo is doing away with the plastic packaging of locally grown red peppers and cucumbers. Plastic wrapping on spring onions is also scheduled to be removed...
Fresh Produce
Ivory Coast Plans To Increase The Price It Pays To Cocoa Farmers By 50%
Ivory Coast Plans To Increase The Price It Pays To Cocoa Farmers By 50%. Ivory Coast's President, Alassane Ouattara, is going to raise the price that cocoa farmers get for...
Supermarket trends
Supermarket Competition Drives Down Food Prices
Supermarket competition is intensifying, leading to a significant reduction in food price increases. In March, food prices rose by only 1.3%, much lower than the 2.5% increase in February....
Fresh Produce
Portuguese Dairy Market Experiences Major Consolidations
Portugal, April 1 2024 - The Portuguese dairy market is undergoing significant changes with two major acquisitions reshaping the sector. Lactogal, a leading dairy company, has announced the acquisition...
Supermarket trends
In March, French Annual Inflation Dropped To 2.4% In Early Estimates
In March, French Annual Inflation Dropped To 2.4% In Early Estimates
According to preliminary data from French statistics agency INSEE, French annual inflation rose 2.4% from last year. But prices...
Supermarket trends
Tesco and NatWest partner to aid farmers in cutting costs and going green
Tesco and NatWest partner to aid farmers in cutting costs and going green!
Tesco and NatWest have launched a new application to help farmers go green. The program offers cash...