During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy. read more

UK: Tesco is facing scrutiny over an 'Amazon-style' fee for online suppliers. The UK's supermarket regulator is closely monitoring Tesco's implementation of this fulfillment fee. The Grocery Code Adjudicator has been keeping a close eye on the situation. read more

Orogel is the leading producer for the Italian retail market with a 67% market share under the company brand and co-packer activity for various retailers' private labels. This information is communicated by the company, which has been active for over 50 years in the production and marketing of frozen vegetables, fresh fruit, and... read more

Melon de Autor and Foodie Watermelon are two lines of premium quality fruits aimed at supermarkets and greengrocers both nationally and internationally.

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The strawberry campaign in the Lazio area is characterized by ups and downs, but Aop Luce continues to invest in this product. We spoke with Giacomo Galdiero, CEO of Aop Luce: "After a positive start to the campaign, with a generally stable supply and satisfactory prices, with read more

Wczoraj rano odbyła się wczesna poranna wycieczka po sklepach CPMA 2024 Retail Tour o godzinie 8:00 ze wskazaniem na czterogodzinną wycieczkę po trzech z wielu sklepów detalicznych w Vancouver - Save-on-Foods, T&T Supermarket i Loblaws. Idea? Zapoznanie uczestników z trzema różnymi prezentacjami detalicznymi. read more

The Dutch tomato varieties Red Egg, Red Egg Mini, and Chica from The Greenery are stepping up to meet the increasing demand for high-quality tomato brands in Europe. They have become essential products for retailers, distributors, and fresh produce traders. read more

According to seed specialist Enza Zaden, two major themes are prominent in the tomato category. The first is the emergence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and its impact on the industry. The second is the influence of retail trends in reshaping the category. read more

The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so. read more

Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors. read more

The supermarket chain Albert Heijn is eager to collaborate with suppliers to advance towards more sustainable production practices. This initiative particularly focuses on reducing energy consumption, a challenging feat within the greenhouse horticulture sector, as acknowledged by AH in its 2023... read more

After the restyling, the historic Esselunga supermarket on via Monte Rosa in Milan, which was inaugurated in 1958, reopens to the public, as reported in this article on Gdoweek. The supermarket has been expanded to a surface area of 1,021 square meters compared to the previous 679. Specifically, it has been read more

Juan Manuel Morales has been re-elected as President of EuroCommerce, the European association for retail and wholesale. Members of EuroCommerce unanimously voted to extend Morales's term. He is the first Spanish individual to hold the Presidency of this European wholesale association. read more

The association advocates for the interests of the fruit and vegetable sector based on the benefits of fruits and vegetables to ensure a healthy diet. "5 a Day" is made up of entities that seek to. read more

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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