SanLucar is launching a promotional campaign in German and Austrian supermarkets based on Disney’s new movie, Wish, which transports the audience to the magical kingdom of Rosas, home of the film’s 17-year-old protagonist, Asha. read more

In the exclusive location of Casa Lago in Milan, the Press Day 2023 of Despar Italia, the consortium that brings together six distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, took place on Tuesday 24 October. For the occasion, Casa Lago was transformed for a day into
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Russia experiences a record 26% spike in fruit and vegetable prices (Sept 2023 vs. Sept 2022), led by apples. In wholesale, prices start at 0.45 EUR/kg, while retail prices soar to 1.23 EUR/kg, which is triple the cost. The top 3 federal districts with the highest retail prices are Far Eastern
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The Amazon Fresh shop in Seattle, Washington, recently received Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), becoming the first grocery shop in the world, as well as the first Amazon building, to receive the accolade; read more

Ard Discount replaces Leader Price in Sardinia read more

It’s one of the busiest times of the year for Barfoots of Botley who, together with supply chain partner IPP, are responsible for delivering four different types of pumpkins into the UK’s supermarkets. At its busiest time in 2022, the Bognor Regis-based company delivered the equivalent of 40
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In his introduction for to the Autumn Edition 2023 (no 53) of NIAB Landmark, NIAB CEO Professor Mario Caccamo discusses if regeneration agriculture is hype or hope. read more

We all know that we need to act now to improve our collective impact on the environment. That includes retailers and growers, with the latter uniquely placed to be a key part of the solution to climate change across the globe. read more

The UK’s expanding love affair with all things Halloween is open season for one of the UK’s biggest pumpkin growers, who are moving more than a million fruit in just four weeks.  read more

Aldi is calling for additional local charities, community groups and food banks to sign up to receive its food donations ahead of the festive period as it celebrates supplying 40 million meals to local communities since launching its food donations initiative in 2019. read more

Chile-based fruit exporter Greenvic and Agrovision China are set to enter into a strategic equity partnership. By joining forces, Greenvic and Agrovision China hope to significantly improve service to Chinese retail, e-commerce and wholesale supply channels with a broader product portfolio, and
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This week, Ukrainian greenhouse complexes have been given the opportunity to significantly raise the wholesale prices for cucumbers. The main reason for this sharp increase is the seasonal reduction in the supply of cucumbers in Ukrainian greenhouses. Additionally, the absence of competition
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Belgium: Okay Compact opens a new store in the heart of Antwerp read more

We could say that it all started on Easter 2013, when LIDL launched the new body copy of its communication strategy on the Italian market: 'don't change your lifestyle, change supermarket', decreeing the retirement of the discount format, replaced by the
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“With this year’s autumn weather from August onwards, squash was planted earlier than usual in France, and the demand has been strong from the start.” Within the range, pumpkins remain the number one choice, closely followed by the butternut, which continues to grow. read more

In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade achieved positive sales, even though only the minimum level was reached. The credit for the growth is due to fruit, being the only macrocategory with volume sales above 2022 in the month in question. Vegetables and IV-V Gamma,
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In collaboration with the Ministry of International Cooperation, the Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), and the French Development Agency (AFD), the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has launched a project to establish 17 green food hubs across Egypt. read more

Japanese restaurants and retailers are getting ready to say “IRASSHAIMASE!” to more Aussie mangoes, as the Albanese Government continues to deliver great trade outcomes for the agricultural sector. Australia’s mango industry will gain expanded market access following the removal of
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Dunnhumby, a global leader in data analysis, presented the fifth edition of the Retail Preference Barometer Spain2023, a report that, based on customer evaluations, prepares a classification of
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Britain’s farming industry came together in their hundreds last Thursday (20 October) to celebrate the achievements of individuals at the British Farming Awards. read more