Grilling was a popular theme for advertisements this week with Labor Day weekend just around the corner. Many retailers focused on traditional cookout favorites like corn, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and tomatoes. Some stores took it a step further by... read more

Makro Portugal and Lidl Portugal have appointed new CEOs. German wholesale giant Metro announced that André Rinnensland, a seasoned German manager, has replaced David Antunes as the CEO of Makro Portugal. Meanwhile, Lidl Portugal has named Hélder Rocha, who is currently serving as sales director of Lidl. read more

Rucola della Piana del Sele PGI is well positioned on the national market. "All the major supermarket chains have now included the product in their ranges. We are present in a number of stores, both under our own brand and under private label, and we have developed packaging for both." read more

Sure! Currently, I hold a senior position in the fresh produce industry where I oversee the sourcing, distribution, and marketing of various fruits and vegetables. In this role, I work closely with suppliers, retailers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and availability of our products in the market.

In my previous roles, I have worked in various capacities within the fresh produce sector, including as a procurement manager, sales representative, and product development specialist. In these roles, I gained valuable experience in negotiating contracts, building relationships with suppliers and customers, and developing new products to meet market demands. Overall, my background in the industry has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the fresh produce supply chain and market dynamics. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador celebrates Lidl's commitment in the United Kingdom to exclusively offer "Living Wage Bananas." This follows years of mobilization by the Cluster to encourage more retailers to make this type of commitment. The Cluster is made up of Ecuadorian banana and plantain producers. read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

A pro cycling event started the race in an unusual way by beginning from inside a Spanish supermarket. Stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Jerez de la Frontera, with riders gearing up for a challenging 185.5km journey to Yunquera. However, what really grabbed the attention of viewers were the pre-race antics, as riders lined up next to a supermarket. read more

7-Eleven, Inc. and Plenty Unlimited Inc. have partnered to introduce fresh produce at 7-Eleven® stores across California. Marissa Jarratt, Chief Marketing Officer, expressed excitement about adding Plenty's innovative and sustainable approach to fresh produce to their salad offerings for customers. read more

Sainsbury's is launching a new agroforestry initiative in collaboration with the Woodland Trust to commemorate 20 years of partnership. read more

China's leading fruit retail chain, Pagoda, views Asia Fruit Logistica as a valuable platform for connecting with the global fruit industry. The retailer plans to use this opportunity to showcase its accomplishments from the past year during the event. read more

Sydney-based Umall Asian Supermarket has acquired Delish Deliveries with the goal of combining the strengths of both companies to provide a better shopping experience for customers throughout the region. read more

Retail demand and household consumption are expected to increase in the next two weeks as schools reopen after the summer break. Additional quantities of early season Rooster potatoes are becoming available on the market. This new supply, along with Queens already on the market, is alleviating the strain on the supply of old season stocks. read more

Norway fines grocery chains $466 million in antitrust case
Norway's competition authority has imposed a total fine of 4.9 billion Norwegian crowns ($466 million) on the top three grocery store chains in the country for violating antitrust regulations that could have resulted in increased prices, the regulator announced. read more

Agastache 'Agapk' (Beelicious Pink) and Naturosa® were the winners of the Green Retail Awards at the 2024 autumn edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt. The awards are given in three categories: Best Novelty, Best Market Innovation, and Visitors' Favorite, with one winner selected for each category. read more

The combination of warm weather, retailer price reductions, and decreasing inflation led to the largest increase in UK supermarket sales observed in August 2024, according to the latest data. read more

Waitrose is planning to open up to 100 convenience stores in the UK over the next five years. read more

Sunshine boost UK supermarket spending but Asda struggles, says NIQ

Warm weather and increased household spending ahead of the summer holidays boosted sales growth at UK supermarkets in August, although the third-largest player, Asda, continued to face challenges, according to industry data. Market researcher NIQ reported that sales at UK... read more

Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Trade, and Honourable Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications of Fiji are pleased to announce the further read more

Jumbo (finally) ready for the first Belgian store opening of 2024
Next week, Jumbo will open its 34th Belgian supermarket: Roeselare will be the first store opening of the year for the Dutch supermarket chain in Belgium, which has plans for five additional shops this year.
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HEPRO Ltd is thrilled with the amazing response to the presentation of its pineapple peeling machine by a well-known influencer. The Instagram video in which the influencer showcases the product to her followers has generated significant interest globally. "The video of the 'EDEKA-labelled read more