Aspiag Service, the Despar brand dealer for the Triveneto, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions, continued on its growth path in 2022, recording a turnover of EUR 2.55 billion. read more

Neighbourhood formats and formats with retail are increasingly merging in the new realisations of national retailers. In fact, in large cities, such as Milan, new examples are constantly being created, and all with some interesting ideas. After all, administration is
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Organised by TIF-Helexpo and FROUTONEA magazine, FreshCon Market's main objective is to bring large supermarket chains into direct contact with professionals from the agricultural sector, creating ideal conditions for direct agreements. Only the exhibitors of the
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New Zealand’s favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting, affordable vitamin boost. read more

According to Dr Elaine McGoff, Ireland ‘is playing a risky game’ when it comes to the country’s food security. The Taisce’s natural environmental officer made the comment following a stark warning from global food experts about how agri-food giants are hampering efforts to tackle growing
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It will no longer be compulsory to use the bio shoppers (i.e. biodegradable bags) offered by supermarkets when shopping. read more

Flash Gala ™, the full-red apple of the Bigbucks tree, is a popular choice with South Africans who, like their counterparts globally, are seduced by the perfect, cherry-red colour which makes it stand out on supermarket grocery shelves. read more

A new apple variety of German origin will be available exclusively in all more than 2,000 ALDI SÜD stores from October 2023. The new variety was developed by the Züchtungsinitiative Niederelbe (ZIN) in collaboration with Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. So far, however, the new apple
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AgroFresh solutions help growers, packing houses and retailers along the food supply chain to improve the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. For more information on these and other post-harvest solutions, please visit the

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The Apofruit Group (Apofruit Italia, Canova and Mediterraneo Group) will be at Macfrut 2023 with new supply chain and product innovations. Objective: expanding its presence in the large-scale retail trade Fragole Solarelli read more

International Fruit Genetics LLC (IFG) is expanding its low-chill cherry program and closing a gap that has eluded retailers and cherry lovers for years. Given that IFG’s low-chill cherries are all early harvest, retailers can now offer more IFG cherry varietals much earlier in the season. read more

Spanish-based global operator SanLucar offers a range of over 100 delicious fruits and vegetables from more than 35 countries. SanLucar is the brand with the widest assortment of premium quality in the German, Austrian and Dutch retail markets. With regard to coming stone fruit campaign, the
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Fuelled by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sharply increased energy prices and high inflation rates are putting pressure on the purchasing power of private households in Germany. In a challenging and, above all, price-driven market environment, the Edeka Group nevertheless looks forward to stable sales.
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Aldi, Lidl continue to outperform rest of UK grocery market: Kantar read more

Figs grown in the countries of the southern hemisphere (Brazil, Chile) became available in some supermarket chains and boutique retailers in Chisinau (Moldova) in April. The price in chains exceeds 470 MDL/kg ($26.57/kg), or 23-25 ​​MDL per piece in fruit and vegetable boutiques. The quality
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Carrefour distributed more than 13,900 tonnes of Spanish leafy vegetables in 2022, 25% more than the previous year. The company is thus stepping up its support for local Spanish producers by basing its fresh produce offer on local and seasonal products.
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ALDI continues to strengthen its presence in Spain and becomes the supermarket chain with the highest customer growth in 2022. Specifically, ALDI added more than one million new customers (1,054,818) in the period from March 2022 to March 2023, according to data from the
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Amazon is selling the cutest Banana Flip Flops. They are made of “high quality EVA material” that is super soft and totally flexible. The banana flip flops with 1.18 inches thick soles, has good cushioning and shock absorbing, wearing them is like stepping on clouds. read more

CKF Inc., designer and North America manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is partnering with Belmark inc., to support a Canadian retail trial with blueberries supplied by The Fruitist, a joint venture between Agrovision Corp. and Berries Paradise. read more

More and more people are looking for healthy, regional, local and sustainably produced food when they shop. The Cologne-based start-up "Loql", which emerged from the Rewe Group Innovation Hub, is now addressing these needs, the company says. read more