Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new processes designed to address wage disparities among plantation workers. Following a successful trial in Lidl Germany, the mechanism is due to be introduced in the UK. read more

Welsh retail group opens third Co-op franchise this year

Universal Retail Group has opened its third store in Wales this year by launching a Co-op franchise in Cardiff. The new store in Cardiff features a Costa Coffee Express, an in-store bakery, as well as fresh, chilled, and healthy products. read more

On the 17th and 18th of September 2024, the "Business meetings with buyers from major retailers operating in Poland" organized by Fresh Food Leader will be held in Warsaw. This event is of great significance for both large retail chains and producing companies in light of current market trends. read more

ALDI will purchase more than 10,000 tons of stone fruit, apples, and pears from national suppliers in 2024. In particular, the supermarket chain plans to acquire more than 3,200

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The British retailer Tesco has reported a 27% increase in demand for UK-grown blueberries this season compared to the previous year. read more

The tool enables suppliers to develop an action plan to address these wage gaps, which is regularly analyzed and adjusted annually. Initially, the wage disparities between living wages on-site and actual wages paid are identified. read more

Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) has expanded its supply relationship with Asda to provide over 3.5 million cherries this summer. read more

The location for PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will be at Noorwegenlaan 37 in Hazerswoude, the Netherlands. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt provides a platform for new products and innovations in the nursery stock industry through the Green Retail Awards judging process. This will take place during the upcoming autumn edition. read more

EHR and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Breeder Showcase for its second year. The Breeder Showcase & Trials will take place on August 24, 2024. EHR specializes in consulting and brokerage services for retail garden center growers, wholesale greenhouse growers, read more

Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

Market conditions and needs are changing, as observed by the packaging company PEQ. "We anticipate a stabilization in the demand for packaged products. While there are still few viable alternatives available, there is an ongoing tension between what retailers desire and the price they are willing to pay for them. read more

Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020... read more

I had an early start on Wednesday to appear on Wake up To Money. My alarm went off at 5.20am, and I was on air just after 5.30am. After that, I joined the Today program at 6.20am and then Good Morning Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland. The topic of discussion for all these appearances was one thing: Asda, and what has gone wrong? read more

According to its own statements, Edeka is taking a pioneering role in the German food retail sector. As early as 2022, the Edeka headquarters, together with Netto Marken-Discount and BHSG, committed to the Net Zero goals of the initiative as the first German retailer in order to combat the climate crisis. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

Clear for takeoff? Amazon gets green light to test-fly delivery drones in UKAmazon has been given approval to test-fly drones beyond the visual line of sight of a human controller in the UK, opening up the possibility of using the aircraft to deliver packages to residential addresses.Source: theguardian.com Woolworths unveils read more

The consumption and retail demand are still quite strong for this time of year, with the recent warmer weather having an impact. New season Queens are continuing to enter the market as they ripen. Some early Roosters will also be available in limited quantities. read more

In this position, she will lead the development and expansion of the company's consumer panel services worldwide. The manager, who has been working in market research and analysis for 20 years, brings extensive experience in leading and optimizing. read more

Co miesiąc British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. Tesco był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów w lipcu 2024 roku, w przybliżeniu. read more

SPAR North of England suppliers collaborate on fresh ideas. Over 20 fresh food suppliers for SPAR North of England stores recently gathered for a day of sharing innovative ideas, company updates, and networking opportunities. The event took place at James Hall & Co. Ltd's SPAR Distribution Centre at Bowland View. read more