In the very important month of December, which was very important for the sales of all large-scale retail chains, we noticed several positive signs for our sector in our weekly surveys. In fact, in addition to wide and deep assortments, there was no lack of good presentations in the
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As part of the international Zitrus project, supported by the WWF, the company based in Amposta, Explotacions Agrícoles Oscar Navarro, has acquired a farm for the sustainable production of citrus fruits. Edeka, the German distribution giant is participating in this initiative that began in the
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Following a weekend of freezing temperatures with bouts of snow and ice, Canadian produce shippers are working hard to manage those conditions. read more

In December 2023, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's led the way regarding the intake of apples from BAPL growers. Aldi bought 3,499 tons, Tesco took in 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's received 2,600 tons. read more

For Lidl Italy, a supermarket chain with more than 730 shops nationwide, logistics continues to be an area of great innovation with a view to increasing fleet sustainability, in line with the ambitious goal of Zero Net Emissions
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Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction read more

The year just ended was characterised by fluctuating consumption in the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, with a negative first half and a positive second half. read more

The lime market is currently calm and stable, observes Marcel van Rooijen of the Dutch company Trofi. "Brazilian production is normal for this time of year. Colombia and Peru are on the market, too, but aren't sending overly large quantities," he says. read more

Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London to make shopping easier. read more

Northlanders are finding it challenging to locate apples in supermarkets and local stores. However, it's not an apple shortage, but a temporary lull. Over the past month, a noticeable absence of apples has been reported, with varieties like Rose, Royal Gala, Granny Smiths and Simply Reds being
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News in Alta Val di Susa: from tomorrow, the supermarket inside the 'Iper Le Baite' shopping centre in Oulx will become part of the Conad world. The shop, following a very short period of renovation, reopens under the Conad sign, redesigned in its layout and offering
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According to Maurice Ott from Sima Vegetables, in the Netherlands, the cabbage market is not doing too badly. "There's some demand throughout Europe. In England and Ireland, that's primarily from the wholesale markets. Demand from processors and supermarkets still has to genuinely get going," he
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Michiel Geraedts has joined the Staay Food Group's management. This move continues the rejuvenation process that began two years ago. read more

Latvia: SPAR opens stores in three different cities read more

After an autumn with some hope of recovery, the end of the year and the beginning of winter do not start off on the right foot for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade. Volumes fell in December, albeit slightly, and inflation skyrocketed, after a period of calm, thanks to the
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Tesco is accepting smaller produce from UK winter vegetable growers hit by recent storms and flooding. read more

The UK’s number one retailer Tesco has revealed stronger than expected grocery sales over the lastest festive period. read more

New-season British Pink Lady apples hit supermarkets shelves in January, with licensed grower Worldwide Fruit reporting great-quality fruit. read more

According to the company, a basic volume of around 1,000 tonnes will now come directly and shelled from Tanzania. "The producers receive a premium price for the cashew nuts and are supported in various ways to increase their income. From now on, the packaging will also be
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Lidl has toasted its Christmas trading performance by noting it was the only supermarket to win spend from all of its competitors over the festive period. read more