Retail
Albert Heijn airfreight ban touches down at start of June
2023-02-22 13:00
Dutch retail chain Albert Heijn has confirmed that it will no longer sell fresh fruit and vegetables that have been transported by air.
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Shortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
2023-02-22 10:00
Supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables sales as import shortages and a severe drop in UK production have left bare shelves this week.
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The Warehouse adds fresh produce
2023-02-22 06:00
New Zealand retailer The Warehouse has added fresh fruit and vegetables to its range as part of a new trial.
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IFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
2023-02-22 05:00
International Fruit Genetics (IFG), has celebrated the twentieth anniversary of breeding the table grape variety Cotton Candy in 2023.
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Supermarkets limiting sales of veg per customer
2023-02-22 00:00
Across the UK supermarkets are facing shortages of some fruit and vegetables.
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Empty shelves in the UK: retailers' response
2023-02-22 00:00
Many fruit and vegetable departments in the UK are not loaded with produce. Shelves are empty in many English supermarkets and this is also happening in Ireland. The shortage of fruit and vegetables is dictated by the extreme weather conditions in Spain and North Africa,
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UK: Asda opens landmark 100th Asda On the Move convenience store
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"Only with Lobello egg-cherry tomatoes, we are seeing a slight bottleneck at the moment"
2023-02-22 00:00
Inflationary price fluctuations, as well as acute shortages, are currently shaping events in fruit wholesale. "Fortunately, bottlenecks have not yet been observed, although we are also noticing that producers are planning their goods more precisely, and food retailers are securing the largest
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"Some products, such as iceberg lettuce, have continued to be in demand despite the high price"
2023-02-22 00:00
There continues to be a shortage of vegetables on the shelves of European supermarkets due to the cold weather in Spain and Italy, although the situation could begin to go back to normal from the end of next week. Brassicas and leafy vegetables have seen their production drop the most.
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How will abnormally low prices for strawberries in Moldova in winter affect the 2023 season?
2023-02-22 00:00
From the very beginning of January of this year, fresh strawberries are sold in supermarkets and fresh boutiques in Chisinau. There are both imported (Greek), and local (grown with the hydroponic method by several small Moldovan farms) strawberries. The retail price is surprising – 130-140
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Breeder celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy Grapes
2023-02-22 00:00
International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG), a table grape breeder, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the breeding of the Cotton Candy™ grape.
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“We welcome the initiatives to seek solutions to the challenges faced by the banana sector”
2023-02-22 00:00
In December 2022, five large Belgian chains joined the initiative that had already been launched by retailers Lidl, Aldi Sur y Norte, Kaufland, Rewe, DM, and Tegut in Germany, to ensure a living wage for workers on banana plantations.
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Technische Hochschule Nürnberg: How much does food really cost?
2023-02-22 00:00
To find out the price of food, it is usually enough to look at the price tag in the supermarket. However, the situation is quite different when talking about the "true" food prices. This is because food production incurs costs that are not covered by the shop price.
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Spain struggling to meet European vegetable demand
2023-02-21 10:00
Producers in southern Spain are struggling to fulfil their supermarket programmes due to supply shortages caused by unseasonal weather.
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Leah Weckert named Coles CEO
2023-02-21 01:00
Leah Weckert has been appointed managing director and chief executive of Australian retail giant Coles Group.
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Sainsbury’s: Boxes of fruit and vegetables for just £2
2023-02-21 00:00
Australia: Coles appoints new CEO as supermarket giant sees prices rise alongside big profits
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Sales of Veganuary declines as interest wanes
2023-02-21 00:00
Despite a record number of people participating in Veganuary throughout the world this year, the demand for vegan products in the UK fell short in January, as seen by a fall in retail volume sales of both meat- and dairy-free substitutes.
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Shortage of salads and citrus fruit in UK supermarkets
2023-02-21 00:00
According to The Guardian, British retail is facing shortages of certain products, mainly cucumber, lettuce, peppers and tomatoes, as well as broccoli and citrus fruits as a result of the cold weather in January and February in both Spain and Morocco.
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Supermarkets donate food and money to cyclone help organisations
2023-02-21 00:00
Countdown has already donated over $430,000 in food and funds to help organisations providing on-the-ground assistance and support to the most impacted communities.
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In a large-scale cross-category promotion under the motto 'Fit into the Day', Chiquita and mymuesli are showing at the PoS how healthy and varied breakfast can be, says the company.
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