"It has been a complicated year for berries, especially for the imported product due to the well-known climatic problems - starting with El Niño - which have led to chronic product shortages. This situation, in itself
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The current situation in the Red Sea and the delays caused by ships having to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope are creating numerous challenging scenarios. Joey Deen from Denimpex, who has been importing Chinese products into the Netherlands for decades, discusses the situation's impact. read more

A new appointment with Signor Datterino, the brand consumer project promoted by Bayerche that is aimed directly at the consumer and involves all players in the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, in order to give value to the entire date segment. read more

ALDI is maintaining the momentum of its growth in Spain and has announced the opening of around 50 new shops in the country in 2024, thus maintaining the growth rate of recent years. The company's expansion plans for this year include the consolidation of its presence in the
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A range of berries and salad veg are among more than 40 everyday items to have their prices cut by Aldi. read more

"Each year, more supermarkets are stocking Metis® products on their shelves, and more and more consumers associate Metis with quality and added value in plums, as well as an alternative to traditional products," state the brand's representatives. read more

New obligations for organised distribution within the framework of the control of harmful substances. read more

In the very important month of December, which was very important for the sales of all large-scale retail chains, we noticed several positive signs for our sector in our weekly surveys. In fact, in addition to wide and deep assortments, there was no lack of good presentations in the
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As part of the international Zitrus project, supported by the WWF, the company based in Amposta, Explotacions Agrícoles Oscar Navarro, has acquired a farm for the sustainable production of citrus fruits. Edeka, the German distribution giant is participating in this initiative that began in the
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Following a weekend of freezing temperatures with bouts of snow and ice, Canadian produce shippers are working hard to manage those conditions. read more

In December 2023, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Aldi bought 3,499 tons, Tesco took in 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's received 2,600 tons. read more

For Lidl Italy, a supermarket chain with more than 730 shops nationwide, logistics continues to be an area of great innovation with a view to increasing fleet sustainability, in line with the ambitious goal of Zero Net Emissions
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Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction read more

The year just ended was characterised by fluctuating consumption in the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, with a negative first half and a positive second half. read more

The lime market is currently calm and stable, observes Marcel van Rooijen of the Dutch company Trofi. "Brazilian production is normal for this time of year. Colombia and Peru are on the market, too, but aren't sending overly large quantities," he says. read more

Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London to make shopping easier. read more

Northlanders are finding it challenging to locate apples in supermarkets and local stores. However, it's not an apple shortage, but a temporary lull. Over the past month, a noticeable absence of apples has been reported, with varieties like Rose, Royal Gala, Granny Smiths and Simply Reds being
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News in Alta Val di Susa: from tomorrow, the supermarket inside the 'Iper Le Baite' shopping centre in Oulx will become part of the Conad world. The shop, following a very short period of renovation, reopens under the Conad sign, redesigned in its layout and offering
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According to Maurice Ott from Sima Vegetables, in the Netherlands, the cabbage market is not doing too badly. "There's some demand throughout Europe. In England and Ireland, that's primarily from the wholesale markets. Demand from processors and supermarkets still has to genuinely get going," he
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Michiel Geraedts has joined the Staay Food Group's management. This move continues the rejuvenation process that began two years ago. read more