Fruits and vegetables saw the most significant price increase in Spain, up by 6.59% in September, compared to the previous month. Food and beverage products account for 4% of its total export, with local produce like fruits and vegetables contributing €600mln, making Lidl Europe's leading exporter of Italian fruits and vegetables. Source: focustaiwan.twIndependent Dutch retailer opens new SPAR Supermarket in Diemen ZuidIndependent Dutch retailer Paul Toepoel celebrated the opening of the SPAR Supermarket in Diemen Zuid. A former manager at the SPAR Supermarket on the Warmoesstraat in Amsterdam's city centre, this is Paul's first independently owned SPAR Supermarket. Source: prnewswire.comHow to keep produce safe and soundEnsuring fruits and vegetables are safe to consume is vital for merchandising success.