New Zealand: Woolworths has added popular Kiwi winter favorites to its Low Price program as part of a seasonal shake-up. The aim is to provide customers with the assurance that these seasonal products will remain at the same price for weeks. read more

Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey's history and is on par with last year's record of $22.9 billion. read more

The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-Asaja) - as reported on Valenciafruit.com - has filed a complaint with the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) to investigate whether Lidl has sold oranges below the production cost. read more

The UK supermarket Lidl GB has confirmed that Joanna Gomer has assumed the role of marketing director. read more

Lidl unveils 'Italy's greenest supermarket'. Lidl Italia has opened what it describes as Italy's most eco-friendly supermarket outlet. The new supermarket in Villafranca di Verona, which replaces the existing Lidl store at the same location, was designed and built with sustainability in mind. read more

PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt is organizing its second summer inspection for the 'Best Novelty' of the Green Retail Awards on June 10, 2024. This inspection and award presentation will take place on the first day of Groen-Direkt's Summer Days. Eleven innovative novelties will be competing. read more

New concept store for Lidl, which has opened a sustainable retail store in Villafranca di Verona, the first in Europe developed on an area of 1,400 square meters with significant green solutions, as reported on Gdoweek. This opening is part of the wider strategy of the brand that read more

Key players in eco-friendly production, precision farming, organic retail, and compliance are getting ready to discuss the latest sustainability topics at the Festival of Fresh on June 13th. read more

The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

With the weather continuing to be very unpredictable, Irish domestic consumption and retail trade remain strong. Some progress was made in planting last week when the weather cooperated, but it took a few days for the ground to dry out before any groundwork could begin. Wet weather conditions this week have now put a stop to it. read more

According to sources in the sector consulted by Fruit Today, this year retailers in Spain have even bought onions from a source as unusual as China. Normally, until the end of April and the beginning of May, supermarkets do not usually buy onions. But the

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In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores. read more

France: Les Mousquetaires to invest €240 million in Portugal by 2029

French retail group Les Mousquetaires, known for operating the Intermarché, Bricomarché, and Roady brands, has announced ambitious plans for its operations in Portugal. Reports indicate that the French retailer intends to invest €240 million in the country by 2029. read more

The last four years have been very particular for the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO). Although data from 2020 generally indicate an increase in sales value, a more careful analysis shows that while during the Covid period volumes grew by up to 5.1%, in 2023 they were... read more

A quick look at the fruit and vegetable aisle in supermarkets will show many familiar varieties. Whether it's Jonagold or Elstar apples, or Conference pears, these names are often recognized. While new varieties are constantly being introduced, many of them are still based on traditional types. read more

The family-owned fruit grower AC Goatham & Son, based in Kent, has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. read more

Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network

SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na detaliczną sprzedaż i konsumpcję domową pozostaje silne w związku z nadchodzącym długim weekendem. Jeśli chodzi o nasadzenia, wielu plantatorów na północnym wschodzie kraju zbliża się do zakończenia, ale postępy w południu i południowym wschodzie kraju są znacznie wolniejsze. Ciężkie burze zatrzymały. read more

Rojo Brillante persimmons have once again appeared on the shelves of European supermarkets, thanks to the expansion of the crop in South America. Some Spanish companies have brought their expertise to these countries in order to import and market persimmons during the off-season. One of these companies is the Valencian company The Natural. read more