In 2023, Conad has confirmed its position as the leading retail brand in Italy. According to the unanimously approved document at the Assembly, Conad ended the year with a turnover of over 20 billion euros, an increase of 8.11% compared to 2022. read more

WEC Lines, a shortsea shipping company, entered the reefer container market for the first time this year with the commissioning of around 50 45 ft reefer containers. The company's primary focus has traditionally been on dry cargo, including supermarket-related products, as well as heavy cargoes such as. read more

The melon-growing campaign is proving to be quite fluctuating, as evidenced by the analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor regarding sales in hypermarkets and supermarkets from April to week 23 (first decade of June) in 2024. Indeed, after a strong start, with read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) analyzes "The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Italy", examining the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of May 2024, representing the landscape of Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more

Aldi in the United Kingdom is carrying out a project of high symbolic value – as reported on the retailer's website – which involves eliminating plastic packaging from bananas. The traditional plastic bag will be replaced with a paper band on selected lines. read more

Accordingly, both the percentage of those generally conscious of sustainability and the percentage of sustainability buyers have increased. "More and more consumers are buying sustainably and appreciate the corresponding assortments in retail, which are characterized by durable and read more

Alessandro Wolf, currently the CEO at Lidl Austria, will take on a new, higher-level role as an executive board member at Lidl Foundation starting in September 2024. In this position, he will be responsible for multiple countries. With his extensive international experience, he is well-equipped to take on this new challenge. read more

In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more

Lidl cuts management positions

For months, Lidl has been working secretly on a new management structure, which has now been announced. CEO Kenneth McGrath hopes that the new structure will make the company more efficient, as he has reduced his management team from nine to seven members, according to Lebensmittel Zeitung... read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

With the addition of around 50 45 ft reefer containers, shortsea shipping company WEC Lines made its debut in the reefer container market this year. "Our company has traditionally concentrated on dry cargo, including supermarket-related products, and heavy cargoes like..." read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

The fourth largest supermarket in the United Kingdom has replaced the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative for selected products, including the Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and the organic six-pack. read more

Morrisons has reported another quarter of strong sales growth and increased its focus on the convenience sector. read more

The supply quantities from Ecuador and Colombia are limited, the same applies to the Dominican Republic with a corresponding effect on the organic banana market. The demand from retailers can only be met narrowly. The stable market situation is supported by actions in. read more

Rynek mango nie był łatwy w ostatnich tygodniach. "Mam nadzieję, że rynek się odbierze po trudnym okresie" - mówi Henk van der Meij z Hars&Hagebauer. "Ale po szalonym sezonie w Peru z niskim podażą i niesamowicie wysokimi cenami, większość supermarketów była mniej aktywna w promowaniu mango, co skutkuje read more

The growth in fruit and vegetable sales recorded in May in medium to large self-service stores is the result of contrasting trends among different product categories. In fruits, in particular, only three out of the top ten products are showing an increase in consumption. read more

Agriplace, a compliance platform in the produce industry that enables wholesalers, processors, and retailers to ensure responsible supply chains, has introduced free accounts for its Supply Chain Approval platform. This initiative is designed to eliminate the repetitive sharing of certificates and other necessary documents. read more

Vietnamese dragon fruit made a big impact during its debut at Spinneys in Saudi Arabia. Vietnamese exports received a significant boost on June 24 when red and yellow-fleshed dragon fruits were featured at the grand opening of Spinneys, a high-end supermarket chain from the United Arab Emirates. read more

The Dutch company Contronics provides dry fog solutions for food retailers. Lennard Riskop is the Sales Manager responsible for Germany. "Dry fog creates a local climate zone for products, which allows us to reduce losses by up to 40 percent. The drying out of fresh produce is delayed, which has a read more