Egypt launches mega project to establish 17 green food hubs
2023-10-24 00:00
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.
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More Australian mangoes off to Japan
2023-10-24 00:00
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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Mercadona and Carrefour among Spaniards' favourite supermarkets
2023-10-24 00:00
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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British Farming Awards celebrate industry achievements
2023-10-23 15:00
Britain’s farming industry came together in their hundreds last Thursday (20 October) to celebrate the achievements of individuals at the British Farming Awards.
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Aldi announces UK store openings
2023-10-23 12:00
Aldi is to open 12 new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year, the retailer announced last week (16 October).
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Trentino, Conad opens a new 'smart' shop
2023-10-23 00:00
A Conad point of sale opens in Trentino without cashiers or cashier. The supermarket, located in Piazza Santa Maria in Trento, uses an innovative cashierless system, implemented thanks to artificial intelligence and technological innovation that allows the
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All set for Forum Retail 2023
2023-10-23 00:00
The 23rd edition of Forum Retail, an event organised by IKN Italy, is on the starting blocks: on 26 October at Allianz Mi.Co., the retail community will gather to discover which technologies Shein has chosen to become the world's most popular ecommerce
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Mercadona confirms itself as leader in Spanish distribution
2023-10-23 00:00
In August, Mercadonasi confirmed its position as the undisputed leader of the Spanish retail sector, with a market share of 26.9%, increasing its distance from its main competitor, Carrefour, which holds 9.7%, according to Kantar data (click here to read more).
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Halloween and pumpkin appreciation: retailers' choices
2023-10-23 00:00
In order to emphasise products and anniversaries, targeted displays are often created in the fruit and vegetable sector to create an impactful scenic setting capable of highlighting product categories or possible combinations. As already reported last year, many
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“We hope to be able to pass the high prices of oranges at origin on to supermarket prices”
2023-10-23 00:00
Despite the fact that the Region of Valencia has recorded a considerable drop in the clementine production, a good season is still expected for the Clemenules, the variety par excellence in the province of Castellon, in which companies such as Naturama Bio are specialized.
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"We were able to get trial shipments going and eventually recover the corn market for Thai growers"
2023-10-23 00:00
Australian-born Chris Catto-Smith worked for many years in the logistics and supply chain in Southeast Asia and the corporate retail world, holding senior executive positions for retailers moving into the Asian markets; while undertaking supplier negotiations for a major retailer, he had what he
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The Italian Agricultural Chain and the synergy with Carrefour
2023-10-23 00:00
The collaboration between Carrefour and Coldiretti has made it possible to develop and implement a line of 100 Carrefour-branded products with the quality seal signed by the Italian farmers of Filiera Agricola Italiana, a reality that belongs to Coldiretti. These are 100%
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Aldi UK: Officially the cheapest supermarket for pumpkins
2023-10-23 00:00
UK Kids Food Guarantee: Multibuys update - has anything changed since April?
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Aldi Ireland: Mini banana packs, bananas and fresh milk are the three biggest sellers nationwide
2023-10-20 00:00
Fiji: Supermarket chain records $7.7mln profit
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Potato supplier Branston announces brand-new mashed potato facility
2023-10-20 00:00
Potato supplier Branston has announced a brand-new mashed potato facility. This state-of-the-art establishment is designed to supply top UK supermarkets, marking a significant expansion in Branston’s product range.
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FPJ Sustainability Special out now
2023-10-19 14:00
The FPJ Sustainability Special is now available to subscribers on the FPJ app – Apple, Android, and desktop – covering the sector’s latest efforts and innovations to mitigate climate change, from regenerative farming to sustainable packaging.
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“We want to offer our European partners a continuous supply of Galia with consistent flavor and quality”
2023-10-19 00:00
Takii Europe is presenting a new concept in the Galia melon segment with the Kameleon brand.
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'Retail sales and Irish home consumption remain strong'
2023-10-19 00:00
Retail sales and Irish home consumption remain strong and appear to have finally stabilised following the unsettled period since the pandemic. A small window of more settled weather conditions allowed some harvesting to take place earlier this week but the extremely wet conditions which followed
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German retailers continuously look for sustainable and well-priced fruit and vegetables
2023-10-19 00:00
LuLu Group leader proposes opening direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam
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Chances aplenty for these healthy mushrooms
2023-10-19 00:00
"Oyster mushrooms are being increasingly appreciated fresh, and they're more often included in supermarkets' mushroom mixes." That is how John Verbruggen of Verbruggen Paddestoelen - who organically cultivates 15 tons of, among others, oyster mushrooms per week - summarizes the growing mushroom
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