Lidl GB is speeding up its nationwide expansion by opening 10 new stores, all scheduled to open before Christmas. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has reached an agreement with UK retailer Sainsbury’s regarding the "unauthorized" sale of Tang Gold mandarins in its stores, which NCP has long argued against. read more

New cardboard packaging for Zespri kiwifruit sold by UK retailer Tesco has reportedly boosted brand awareness among consumers and led to higher sales that exceeded expectations. read more

SanLucar has been awarded the 'Rising Brand Award 2024' by Singapore's DFI Retail Group. Only 10 months after entering the Asian market, SanLucar is already collaborating with chosen retail partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Central China. read more

W ramach znaczącej współpracy Tesco i Zespri wprowadziły nowe opakowanie kiwi nadające się do recyklingu przy poboczu ulicy w Wielkiej Brytanii, mające na celu zmniejszenie emisji dwutlenku węgla i odejście od tradycyjnych plastikowych opakowań. Opakowanie, zatwierdzone dla pojedynczych opakowań kiwi, składa się z tacki z kartonu od firmy Smurfit. read more

The Aldi supermarket chain is once again in the spotlight for reportedly pressuring its suppliers to provide products at prices lower than their production costs. This is allegedly a result of the company's aggressive promotional campaigns and low pricing strategy, which may violate the Food Chain Law, according to reports. read more

At the end of September, Agence BIO presented a mid-year update on organic market data and production trends (excluding out-of-home catering) at the La Terre est Notre Métier trade show in Retiers. Although organic products are still facing challenges in regaining ground in supermarkets and hypermarkets, read more

"It is an unstoppable trend to completely eliminate the use of chemical crop protection. The pressure is coming from activist groups, large retailers, and most importantly, from the industry itself. What seemed almost impossible in 2000 is now a reality on many farms. The shift towards pest control through..." read more

The costs of misalignment between rose production and retail demand are estimated to be around 50 million euros globally, which accounts for 5-10% of the total rose trade. Aligning rose production with demand is a constant challenge for rose growers who supply directly to retailers. This often involves manually counting buds and flowers. read more

Seasonality is one of the key pillars of many retail chains. To emphasize the presence of seasonal products, retailers and their respective produce department managers experiment with a variety of display and assortment solutions, often with a creative touch. In this context, read more

Aldi Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Retail sector, returns to television. The brand announces its participation with a selection of its best products at the sixth edition of "The Perfect Ingredient", the popular culinary show. read more

"In recent years, fresh table mulberries have seen increasing sales in supermarkets, and tea shops have started offering mulberry-based drinks. With their high anthocyanin content, mulberries are well-suited to meet the growing consumer demand for health-focused products, enhancing their market attractiveness." - Ms. Zhou from Shenzhen Yizhiyi Agriculture read more

South Africa: Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive season

In a first for South African grocery retail, Checkers has introduced a specially branded aeroplane. The plane, adorned with "Sixty60" on its sides and "Checkers" on its belly, was first seen at the OR Tambo International Airport. read more

The Dutch company Royal Vezet, a leading supplier of fresh convenience vegetables, fruits, and salads, has collaborated with packaging specialist Avantium to create new packaging for produce for Albert Heijn, the largest retailer in the Netherlands. read more

This is particularly evident in the integration of Artificial Intelligence in SCO cash registers, for example for age verification or personalized discounts, as shown in the current Consumer Barometer by KPMG in Germany "Technologies in Retail: the autonomous checkout process". read more

In recent years, Aldi Nord in Germany has reportedly made massive investments in modernizing its stores and logistics. In 2023 alone, nearly 150 stores were renovated or newly built. These investments not only enhance the shopping experience for the read more

Eastcoast Beverages is a family-owned business located in Kulnura, north of Sydney, with a 60-year history. The company cultivates citrus fruits, produces juices, and bottles them on-site. They supply their selection of 40 unique juice blends to Woolworth's, Coles, and independent retailers across the Eastern region. read more

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Oct. 24 (EFE).- The 21st edition of "Banana Time," the largest international convention for the banana industry, began with a plea for unity from Ecuador, the world's top exporter of the fruit, to address global challenges such as low supermarket prices in Europe. read more

Naukowcy z Terytorium Północnego współpracują z producentami żywności i głównymi detalistami, aby wprowadzić gotowe do spożycia produkty z owoców jałowca. To działanie jest odpowiedzią na rosnące zainteresowanie konsumentów roślinnymi i tropikalnymi produktami spożywczymi, mając na celu wzmocnienie sektora australijskiego jałowca. read more

In September, there were significant amounts of new season British apples from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, however, not all UK supermarkets immediately put them on their shelves. Aldi and Lidl both had strong September sales of British apples supplied by BAPL. read more