Aldi began working with the Company Shop Group in October 2015 and went one step further in January 2023, when the discounter announced that it would expand the partnership so that surplus stock from the Aldi network of regional distribution centres could be allocated to Community Shop shops.
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Dole plc has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 65 per cent equity stake in Progressive Produce PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit. read more

Herbert Ballerina returns as the star of the new MD commercials, on air from this week on digital TV: Rai Play, Mediaset Play, Amazon Prime, Ciao People channels and on YouTube.    read more

UK: Tesco and Sainsbury's landlord reports profit boom despite declining assetsSupermarket Income REIT, which rents out properties to some of the UK's biggest supermarkets, saw operating profit jump 18% last year, even as its net assets dropped 8% in the same period. In its interim results, the
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The innovative Tutti apple, developed in Catalonia in response to climate change, is gearing up for its wholesale launch this fall, following a test marketing period in a Catalan supermarket chain. This breakthrough is the result of twenty years of collaboration between Catalonia and New
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Manbol, inspired by childhood mango-throwing games in the Amazon, has become a popular beach sport in Brazil. Invented by Rui Hildebrando and recognized in 2004, it's played with mango-shaped balls, challenging reflexes and stamina. Simple rules dictate scoring: land the ball on the opponent's
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February brings some signs of recovery for the fruit and vegetable department in large-scale distribution, especially if one compares the data with the previous month: consumption is still negative, but in a decidedly more subdued way, and inflation is falling appreciably. The variables affecting
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Seedless lemons are slowly taking shelf space away from seeded lemons and drawing the attention of both consumers and chefs worldwide. read more

Australia's commercial gardening and nursery sector has, for the first time, gone public with its concerns about Bunnings' market power and how it treats growers — calling for the retailer to face the same scrutiny as Coles and Woolworths. Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) represents the $2.8
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Australia's commercial gardening and nursery sector has, for the first time, gone public with its concerns about Bunnings' market power and how it treats growers — calling for the retailer to face the same scrutiny as Coles and Woolworths. Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) represents the $2.8
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UK: Aldi raises pay again as stores battle for staffAldi has announced its second pay rise of 2024 as supermarkets battle for staff and prepare for higher minimum wage levels. The increase means the minimum hourly rate for store workers at Aldi will be £12.40 nationwide from 1 June.Source:
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With the start of the 2024 growing season, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is sending this notice as a reminder to growers, retailers, and brokers of nursery stock, as well as all landscapers, to inspect any plant material being imported from states where the
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In a significant move towards bolstering agricultural relations, Simon Roberts, the Chief Executive of Sainsbury's, has pledged to foster closer ties with UK farmers. This commitment came during a discussion at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference, underscoring the retail giant's
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Conad Adriatico opens new logistics center in Italy, expands in AlbaniaItalian cooperative Conad Adriatico has inaugurated a new distribution center in Grottaglie, Taranto, poised to become one of the largest logistics facilities in Southern Italy. Conad Adriatico continues to expand across the
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Maglio Companies has successfully protected its patent for its ReadyRipe ¼ sliced watermelon pouch. "This accomplishment not only underscores the company's dedication to innovation but also serves to preserve trust with retailers who may not have previously utilized the original ReadyRipe
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The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral
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The Society of American Florists 30th Annual Marketer of the Year contest is now accepting submissions. The contest recognizes original, successful marketing efforts and is open to any SAF retailer, wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or grower. The deadline to apply is May 31. Any floral
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Does the banana know no crisis? This is what emerges from the data analysed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, from which, over a five-year period, the volumes consumed by the various channels grew by a total of 30 points in volume against a 12% increase in prices. In particular, it
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Borello Supermarkets (partner of Pam Panorama) are distinctive in their settings, characterised by attention to detail and clear displays to facilitate the shopping experience. The fruit and vegetable department is no exception among the central areas of the fresh offer at
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It's no secret that the US apple crop is abundant this season and stocks are significantly higher compared to previous years. "On the upside however, fruit condition is holding up very well," says to Dan Davis with Washington Fruit Growers. This offers retailers an opportunity to stay in the
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