Biedronka has become the first retailer in Poland to sell table grapes that were grown in the country.
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France: Carrefour continues realignment - Italy business to be sold
2025-07-31 12:00
This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Grapes from Southern Europe, Retail, Packaging
2025-07-31 12:00
In the Innovation Lab KIOptiPack, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are developing innovative AI-based optimization tools, along with a data space, in collaboration with 51 partners from industry and academia.
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Metis introduces new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco.
2025-07-31 11:00
The packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with Metis plums to introduce a new line of branded packaging at Tesco.
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The demand for melons remains weak, which is not surprising given the current weather conditions. The high summer temperatures needed for a strong demand for thirst-quenchers are missing. Even promotions in supermarkets and discount stores are not boosting sales.
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The Annatura grills are flying off the shelves in the retail sector.
2025-07-31 00:00
Annaturasi stands out in the premium vegetable market in Italy and abroad. Sales results confirm a solid and continuous growth, a result of a strategy based on the excellent quality of products and a strong perception of naturalness. An evident example is the
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Rossotono chooses Maria Grazia Cucinotta for the new commercial.
2025-07-30 00:00
Maria Grazia Cucinotta is the new face of Rossotono, a brand of Apulia Distribuzione, which continues its growth journey by telling – this time through a commercial – its distinctive character: the supermarket that truly exists. One that understands daily needs, listens,
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OSY Group's antimicrobial coating technology will be used on Sharpak's fruit packaging for UK supermarkets.
2025-07-29 10:00
Food tech specialist OSY Group has entered into a commercial partnership to utilize its technology in the packaging of soft fruits, which are primarily sold in UK supermarkets.
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Sustainability? Real, visible, verifiable
2025-07-29 00:00
The latest ESG sustainability report on the retail sector could not fail to arouse interest. The data show a growing commitment, but also gaps to be filled and the need to clearly communicate the results achieved, with the aim of involving the entire supply chain.
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Ortoverde continues its path of innovation on the shelves of Italian large-scale retail, launching several distinctive novelties with the aim of making its brand known and growing. The new product lines are characterized by originality as their guiding principle, supported by the experience gained in the Spanish market.
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Biedronka has become the first retailer in Poland to sell table grapes that were grown in the country.
read more
France: Carrefour continues realignment - Italy business to be sold
2025-07-31 12:00
This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Grapes from Southern Europe, Retail, Packaging
2025-07-31 12:00
In the Innovation Lab KIOptiPack, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are developing innovative AI-based optimization tools, along with a data space, in collaboration with 51 partners from industry and academia.
read more
Metis introduces new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco.
2025-07-31 11:00
The packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with Metis plums to introduce a new line of branded packaging at Tesco.
read more
The demand for melons remains weak, which is not surprising given the current weather conditions. The high summer temperatures needed for a strong demand for thirst-quenchers are missing. Even promotions in supermarkets and discount stores are not boosting sales.
read more
The Annatura grills are flying off the shelves in the retail sector.
2025-07-31 00:00
Annaturasi stands out in the premium vegetable market in Italy and abroad. Sales results confirm a solid and continuous growth, a result of a strategy based on the excellent quality of products and a strong perception of naturalness. An evident example is the
read more
Rossotono chooses Maria Grazia Cucinotta for the new commercial.
2025-07-30 00:00
Maria Grazia Cucinotta is the new face of Rossotono, a brand of Apulia Distribuzione, which continues its growth journey by telling – this time through a commercial – its distinctive character: the supermarket that truly exists. One that understands daily needs, listens,
read more
OSY Group's antimicrobial coating technology will be used on Sharpak's fruit packaging for UK supermarkets.
2025-07-29 10:00
Food tech specialist OSY Group has entered into a commercial partnership to utilize its technology in the packaging of soft fruits, which are primarily sold in UK supermarkets.
read more
Sustainability? Real, visible, verifiable
2025-07-29 00:00
The latest ESG sustainability report on the retail sector could not fail to arouse interest. The data show a growing commitment, but also gaps to be filled and the need to clearly communicate the results achieved, with the aim of involving the entire supply chain.
read more
Ortoverde continues its path of innovation on the shelves of Italian large-scale retail, launching several distinctive novelties with the aim of making its brand known and growing. The new product lines are characterized by originality as their guiding principle, supported by the experience gained in the Spanish market.
read more
Delhaize is replacing plastic with cardboard punnets for locally grown Belgian strawberries to reduce waste.
2025-07-28 13:00
The supermarket chain Delhaize has switched the packaging for its Belgian-grown strawberries from plastic to new cardboard punnets.
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The Hungarian native Adam Harcz, 42, had been working as the purchasing manager at Lidl Austria from 2020 until June 2023, before transitioning to the role of purchasing manager at the Hungarian branch. Prior to his time in Austria, Harcz had already spent seven years working in Hungary.
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Adopting ESG Rating as a criterion for the evaluation of partners and suppliers by the retail trade. The proposal comes from Romagnoli, which is ready to publish the fifth edition of the sustainability report. "For years, we have been using ESG Rating as an essential tool to measure the
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The supply of fresh produce in the UK is expected to face a climate threat by 2050.
2025-07-25 00:00
A new report released today highlights significant risks to the UK's fresh food supply if retailers and importers do not take action to mitigate the increasing effects of climate change. In 2024, the UK imported 47% of its vegetables and 84% of its fruit, indicating a heavy dependence on global growing conditions.
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Carrefour Italia sells supermarkets to NewPrinces.
2025-07-25 00:00
The Italian company NewPrinces (formerly Newlat) has signed a binding agreement with Carrefour for the acquisition of 100% of Carrefour Italia's capital, based on an enterprise value of approximately 1 billion, as reported by Ansa. The plan includes the three companies under the umbrella of...
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"This year, we are increasing the availability of Crunchino."
2025-07-25 00:00
W zeszłym roku FV Seleqt wprowadziło paprykę o nazwie Crunchino na rynki Niemiec, Finlandii i Szwecji. "W tym roku po raz pierwszy zaoferujemy tę unikalną paprykę również innym klientom, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się tym wyjątkowym produktem" - mówi kierownik produktu Norman van.
Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more
Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more
Organic apricots became available in May at a high price.
2025-07-25 00:00
Organic mixed lettuce was priced at CHF 17.43/kg (USD 21.91) in traditional retail outlets in May. From June 2023 onwards, the monthly price has mostly stayed between CHF 17.43 to CHF 17.46/kg, with an exception in December 2024 when it reached CHF 18.89/kg (USD 23.75).
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Unfaithful customer at the sign? Lidl arrives with "Ops, That Bag!"
2025-07-25 00:00
According to data from the NielsenIQ Consumer Panel, the average Italian consumer visits 7 different stores to do their grocery shopping. This number has been increasing compared to the past, reflecting a high level of brand disloyalty, as evidenced by the accumulation of products in Italian households.
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