Nielsen IQ data for the month of Decemberconfirms the important role of Modern Distribution companies in supporting the 'Anti-Inflation Quarterly', to the benefit of household purchasing power. In December, the average price trend figure
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It’s invisible, and you can’t see it until it’s too late; internal fruit rot is a significant problem for field-grown capsicum growers, as it remains unseen until the consumer cuts into the vegetable, leading to rejections by retailers and a loss of consumer confidence. read more

Spar Slovenia has become the first retailer in the country to phase out single-use plastic bags completely from its fruit and vegetable departments. read more

In 2023, the market shares of supermarket chains in the Netherlands have shifted, according to NielsenIQ. Albert Heijn has further strengthened its leading position. In contrast, Jumbo, the second-largest player, has declined. Despite a decrease in the number of supermarkets that Superunie
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Despite a significant decrease in wholesale prices for tomatoes in Ghana, retail prices remain high. From Q2 to Q3 2023, the cost of a box of imported tomatoes fell by 43% from GH¢3,000 to 1,700, while locally produced tomatoes saw a 47% drop from GH¢1,500 to 800. However, consumers in Accra
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Apples are undoubtedly one of the most important categories within the fruit and vegetable department, on this the retailers unanimously agree, but when it comes to solutions for the development of this product, quite different strategies emerge; read more

By mid-January, the stock of onions stored at room temperature in the hands of producers in Spain "is very limited" and, of this stock, "the amount of quality onions to be packaged in nets or supermarket bags is minimal," says Fermín Utrilla, from Biodiversa. read more

The onion harvest in Tasmania has just started and quality is looking good. read more

Dino, the number one competitor for Biedronka in Poland and the fastest growing grocery retailer in terms of the number of stores and sales revenue, will participate in the Fresh Food Leader's event "International B2B meetings with retailers" that will take place in Bergamo on the 25th of
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While many new year’s healthy eating resolutions start to fray by this point in January, Tesco insists Brits are determined to eat veg year-round. read more

The new products include Swiss Chinese cabbage, red kiwi, half-blood oranges and artichokes. "We want to convince the Swiss of Aldi quality with our fresh products. That's why we are consciously investing in a broad and high-quality fruit and vegetable range.
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The film is part of the broad-based "Supermarket, Superjobs" recruitment campaign, which has been supporting around 3,500 Edeka retailers across Germany in their search for qualified employees since October 2023. Here is the link to the advert: https://youtu.be/HrQ-NgS0JN4, the short version is available
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E.Leclerc the best performer in France in December read more

"It has been a complicated year for berries, especially for the imported product due to the well-known climatic problems - starting with El Niño - which have led to chronic product shortages. This situation, in itself
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The current situation in the Red Sea and the delays caused by ships having to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope are creating numerous challenging scenarios. Joey Deen from Denimpex, who has been importing Chinese products into the Netherlands for decades, discusses the situation's impact. read more

A new appointment with Signor Datterino, the brand consumer project promoted by Bayerche that is aimed directly at the consumer and involves all players in the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, in order to give value to the entire date segment. read more

ALDI is maintaining the momentum of its growth in Spain and has announced the opening of around 50 new shops in the country in 2024, thus maintaining the growth rate of recent years. The company's expansion plans for this year include the consolidation of its presence in the
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A range of berries and salad veg are among more than 40 everyday items to have their prices cut by Aldi. read more

"Each year, more supermarkets are stocking Metis® products on their shelves, and more and more consumers associate Metis with quality and added value in plums, as well as an alternative to traditional products," state the brand's representatives. read more

New obligations for organised distribution within the framework of the control of harmful substances. read more