Retail
Sarah Bradbury named IGD’s new CEO
2023-03-08 17:00
Retail insights and social impact charity IGD has announced experienced retail executive Sarah Bradbury as its new CEO, effective from 3 July 2023.
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Co-op hires new CFO
2023-03-08 12:00
UK consumer-owned convenience-store operator the Co-op yesterday (7 March) announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as chief financial officer and a member of the Co-op Group board.
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Industry tomatoes doing very well on the food service market
2023-03-08 00:00
"An extraordinary recovery of consumption in the food service segment, where the double concentrate and 3kg format that have reached skyrocketing prices while the sale of the half-kilo retail format is at a standstill! Big retail chains - except for discount stores, which are registering a
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"We help growers, importers, and retailers be distinctive"
2023-03-08 00:00
Over the years, Normec Foodcare has considerably expanded its range of activities within the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector. Acquiring N&S Quality was followed by Innovative Fresh, Groen Agro Control, Maas Fruit Quality Inspection (MFQI), Goodacre, and QC One.
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JD.com: In general, women are stronger buyers of fresh produce
2023-03-08 00:00
E.Leclerc, Aldi and U Post strongest market share gains in France
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As the Peruvian blueberry season starts to wind down there is no end to the country’s ambitions of reaching new markets with the latest being the Maldives Islands. Peru’s blue gold reached the Maldives for the first time during week 5 of the current 2022/2023 campaign.
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Struggle in UK supermarkets continues, but British cucumbers are available in Singapore
2023-03-08 00:00
The struggle in UK supermarkets continues. In recent weeks, many of their shelves were empty, as shopkeepers refused to pay a higher price for fresh products. Due to the cold in Spain and high energy prices, the prices of fruit and vegetable products have risen in recent weeks. Environment
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‘Fresh produce market in crisis,’ says ParcelHero
2023-03-07 11:00
Britain’s grocery supplies are in crisis because of unseasonable weather, post-Brexit red tape and a decline in online orders post-lockdown, warns home-delivery specialist ParcelHero.
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“Little by little, normality has returned”
2023-03-07 00:00
A few weeks ago, the world was shocked by the images that showed the shortage of vegetable supplies in UK supermarkets. Fortunately, according to Juan Carlos Perez, co-director of the Coexphal-UAL Chair, "little by little, normality has returned. Prices have fallen since the eighth week of the
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#Repartofresh. Departmental logic according to Megamark (Selex)
2023-03-07 00:00
The decision to set up the fruit and vegetable department at the entrance to the point of sale is, for many retailers, a strategy that aims to communicate freshness, quality, assortment choice, seasonality with a strong display impact often dictated by the intense colour scheme of the references. At
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All 128 of the integrated supermarkets in Belgium will be converted into independently managed Delhaize shops to strengthen their position in the competitive retail market, Delhaize announces.
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English Farmers' Union urges relief for horticulturists
2023-03-07 00:00
In view of empty vegetable shelves in supermarkets, the English Farmers' Union (NFU) has presented a strategy to promote domestic horticulture. In its ten-point plan, the NFU calls for easier admission of seasonal workers, an affordable energy supply as well as
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Aldi Süd has reduced the prices of select fruits and vegetables in all 2,000 of its stores in Germany
2023-03-07 00:00
Delhaize announces its intention to transform all 128 of its integrated Belgian supermarkets into independent affiliated Delhaize stores
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Cimcorp introduces new automated solution for distribution centers
2023-03-07 00:00
Robotic order fulfillment company Cimcorp is unveiling its latest retail solution for retrofitting distribution centers with automation. Headquartered in Finland with a North American office in Grimsby, Ontario, Cimcorp provides a range of automated storage and order picking systems designed to
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Shopfitting and smart store concepts on the rise
2023-03-07 00:00
From February 26 to March 02, Messe Düsseldorf once again invited visitors to Euroshop, the world's leading trade show in the food retail sector. More than 1,800 exhibitors from 55 nations not only picked up on global developments, but also covered the entire spectrum of current trends and
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Southern Hemisphere: Cherries conquer the markets
2023-03-07 00:00
Despite the challenges, the 2022/23 season was again successful and achieved some records. It succeeded in advancing and establishing itself in world markets, increasing its retail presence and reaching more consumers.
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Spotlight on California avocado growers
2023-03-07 00:00
The California Avocado Commission is honouring International Women’s Day (8 March) by sharing profiles on some of its members.
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"Everyone is advertising Dithmarsch white cabbage now"
2023-03-07 00:00
Many vegetable products, above all imported goods, are currently in short supply. However, white cabbage from the northern German growing region of Dithmarschen seems to be benefiting from this. "Everyone is now advertising Dithmarsch white cabbage, as most other vegetable items are scarce and
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Dimbleby blames ‘supermarket culture’ for veg shortages
2023-03-06 13:00
Fixed-price contracts between British supermarkets and their suppliers are to blame for the empty vegetable shelves across UK stores, according to restaurateur and government adviser on food Henry Dimbleby.
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Aldi Suisse: New shop concept, new products
2023-03-06 00:00
Aldi Suisse has completed the gradual modernisation of its branch network. As a result, the salesrooms shine in a completely new splendour. At the same time, the Swiss retailer has increased its standard range by 200 products. Among the new products, the focus is primarily on the
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