The Herefordshire-based company Freshfields has reached a significant milestone by celebrating 10 years of supplying high-quality British asparagus to Aldi. Since 2014, Freshfields has been growing asparagus for Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, producing approximately two million spears. read more

UK farming unions have urged big retailers to stand by the industry during a period of exceptionally difficult and disruptive weather conditions. read more

EU: Rapidly changing retail aims to build consumer trust

EuroCommerce, the European association representing small, medium, and large retailers and wholesalers, unveiled its consumer agenda for 2024-2029 at the EU Consumer Summit. Source: eurocommerce.eu Intermarché Portugal signs delivery read more

The German supermarket chain Aldi has experienced a 39% rise in fruit and vegetable sales over the last five years. Four out of ten purchases made at Aldi stores now include fruits and vegetables in the shopping cart. Kantar Worldpanel reports that around 5.3 million Spanish households will... read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

The Board of Directors of EuroCommerce, the organization that represents retail and wholesale distribution in Europe, recently re-elected Juan Manuel Morales as its president unanimously.

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Pam Panorama - a company within the Pam Group - announces a partnership agreement with MPT, a company owned by the GDO entrepreneur Donatella Prampolini. This collaboration begins with the opening of the first two franchised PAM stores located in Casalgrande. read more

Valfrutta Protein Smoothie is now also available in bars throughout Italy. This innovative juice combines the quality of fresh fruit with the taste of dried fruit, enhanced by plant-based proteins derived from cereals. After its successful launch in retail stores, this groundbreaking product is now reaching bars across the country. read more

Po przeczytaniu publikacji EastFruit dotyczącej pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zanotowaliśmy znaczny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i sieci supermarketów. read more

Inouï continues to expand. The French brand's microfoams are now being sold in all Metro stores. Initially launched in May 2023 with a limited listing in the Loire Valley region, the newest range created by Bioplants is now accessible to all professional chefs. The microfoams are cultivated on their HEV-certified farms. read more

UK farming unions are urging major retailers to show their commitment to supporting the industry during this difficult time in response to extremely challenging and disruptive weather this spring. Exceptional rainfall and a series of damaging storms have affected livestock, arable, and horticultural sectors. read more

The ACM has approved the purchase of two major business units of the de Groot fresh group by EDEKA. De Groot International and de Groot Fresh Ripening have now officially been acquired by the German retailer. All employees from these two companies have been retained. read more

A viral TikTok video showcasing a banana bought from Costco, which was surprisingly tough and doughy when broken, has amassed over 5.3 million views. The user @hunterkiotv posted the video depicting his mother grappling with the banana's unusual texture, comparing it to glue or Play-Doh. read more

Po opublikowaniu przez EastFruit informacji o pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zauważyliśmy gwałtowny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i supermarketów. read more

Set hundreds of Morrisons supermarket chain employees could be going on strike after the company unilaterally made changes to their pensions, resulting in them being worse off by approximately £500 per year, according to a warning from the trade union Unite. read more

Pierwsze komercyjne ilości truskawek uprawianych w Wielkiej Brytanii trafiły na półki Tesco w tym tygodniu, ogłosiła sieć supermarketów. read more

Woolworths has officially launched in the New Zealand market after announcing in July 2023 that it would replace Countdown stores. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ (IFPA A-NZ) supports a nationwide initiative to ban plastic non-compostable Price Look-Up code (PLU) produce stickers. However, they are advocating for compostable adhesive to be exempted from South Australia's proposed ban until growers, packers, and retailers are ready to transition. read more

The annual convention and tradeshow of CPMA will take place in Vancouver from April 23 to 25. For Canadian exhibitors, this event is of significant importance. "It provides a platform for our team to showcase distinct local opportunities to our Canadian retailers and partners," says Matt Quiring, Senior Vice President. read more

Gradually, the first seasonal flowers from Dutch greenhouses are starting to bloom, and a tour around the facility at Hans Visser Bloemen, a prominent Dutch flower exporter heavily engaged in auction purchasing, provides a great overview. The company supplies both retailers and florists across Europe. read more