Since the beginning of the year, Lidl Austria has already permanently reduced prices on over 550 products. The crucial point is that these price reductions are not at the expense of business partners and suppliers. Lidl Austria covers 100% of the costs for the discounts. read more

Conad communicates that starting from January 1st, 2025, Kaufland will become part of AgeCore, a major international strategic alliance that already brings together four large independent retailers, leaders in their markets: Colruyt (Belgium), Coop (Switzerland), Conad (Italy), Eroski (Spain). read more

The biologically resilient one that emerges from the Bio Bank Focus - Supermarkets & Specialized 2024, freely available on Issuu (click here to learn more). read more

SanLucar, the premium fruit and vegetable brand, is launching a promotion in supermarkets in Germany and Austria featuring fun motifs of the famous character under the slogan "The."

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The fact that the Sekoya program includes highly sought-after varieties was evident from the turnout at the Sekoya Field & Forum in Meterik last Tuesday. Both licensees and retail buyers from various countries gathered at Fall Creek in Meterik. The visitors were first treated to a visit to read more

Mechanical weeding is becoming more and more popular, especially in light of the restrictions that many large European retail chains are placing on producers in terms of chemical residue. That's why Calderoni, a company specializing in equipment for orchards and vineyards, has introduced Unica Jolly. read more

Conad has published the 2023 edition of the Sustainability Report, which highlights the latest advancements of the leading Italian Retail Distribution brand on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues. read more

SPAR UK wholesaler celebrates opening of new SPAR Supermarket

James Hall & Co. Ltd, the SPAR UK wholesaler for the North of England, recently marked the opening of the new SPAR Supermarket in Nafferton, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The supermarket in Nafferton offers a wide range of groceries, including fresh produce. read more

W Papui Nowej Gwinei sektor rolnictwa doświadcza wzrostu popytu na świeże cebule, z cenami wzrastającymi do 150 kina za siatkę na głównym rynku w Lae, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z zwykłymi 120 kinami. John Pena, rolnik hodujący cebulę, podkreślił trwały wysoki popyt na ten produkt. Supermarkety read more

In week 27, the trends shown are very similar to the previous week, with the fruit and vegetable sector still decreasing, but with a slight reduction in deflation. In terms of distribution channels, the head-to-head competition between supermarkets and discount stores sees the former prevailing in the analyzed week. read more

We have repeatedly emphasized the concept of seasonality, explaining how retailers organize themselves to provide impactful and appropriate display and assortment solutions. In recent weeks, even melons have been the subject of initiatives. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Aldi has been named as the most popular supermarket in the nation, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months ending in June 2024. read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

Irish retail demand and home consumption remain above average for this time of year due to the very mixed weather conditions experienced so far. New season varieties are gradually being introduced to the market, which is helping balance supply and demand. Reports on yields are mixed, with the earliest ones... read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

The football hopes of England may have been shattered on Sunday, but there was still a reason to celebrate in the British grocery industry this week. read more