Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

Naśladując Monoprix, Chronodrive (spółka zależna Auchan) dołączył do platformy Amazon. Amazon i Chronodrive ogłosili partnerstwo, które umożliwi klientom Amazon.co.uk w wybranych obszarach dostęp do kilku tysięcy produktów spożywczych i artykułów codziennego użytku (produkty spożywcze, owoce i... read more

Fruitist, a company based in Los Angeles, has successfully raised $150 million in equity financing. The funding was led by a fund managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with participation from both new and existing investors. The company stated that the new capital will be used to support its expansion into international retail markets and to increase production capacity in order to meet the rising demand. read more

Tesisquare, an Italian company specialized in digital solutions for supply chain management, has initiated an innovative project with Carrefour Italia to optimize and make logistics processes more sustainable, with a particular focus on asset traceability. read more

Coles has introduced a new spooky addition to its Halloween range by adding the Mini Wart pumpkin to the shelves. read more

Madama Oliva's selection of first fresh olives is back on the market, the result of the 2025-26 harvest. A seasonal delicacy, a product for the more label-conscious consumer, available at Italian supermarkets' fruit and vegetable counters from the end of October onwards. read more

Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

SPAR's partner in China is modernizing supermarkets. One of the supermarkets undergoing renovations is the SPAR Shandong Qingdao Jimo District Baolong Plaza Supermarket, which emphasizes fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Another renovated store is the SPAR Shandong Yantai Longkou Poly Plaza Supermarket. read more

The produciton of white mushrooms in Greece did not exist until two years ago, when, in early 2024, the company Kechagia Mushrooms took the step of opening the first unit for their production in Pedino, Kilkis. "Our production facilities are located in Pedino, Kilkis, and are fully integrated. In... read more

On November 12th and 13th, Forum Retail will return to Superstudio Più in Milan, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. Celebrating its 25th edition, the event organized by IKN Italy marks a significant milestone, reaffirming its position as the largest. read more

What are the current needs of the Italian and European distribution towards watermelon? This was discussed in depth during the "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future", organized by BASF | Nunhems and held yesterday in Rome. It was a concrete and visionary discussion that read more

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Commercianti Indipendenti Associati (CIA), one of the cooperative members of the national consortium Conad, have signed a 40 million euro financing agreement to support the decarbonization of its retail stores in the Central-Northern part of the country. read more

Despar Italy's 65th birthday was the highlight of Despar Italy's Press Day 2025, the consortium company that brings together six distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand. The event took place today, Tuesday, October 28, in Milan at an exclusive location. read more

Morocco's growers and Europe's retailers are set to benefit from a dedicated, five-day sea route that reduces transit time, lowers CO₂ emissions, and ensures the safety of every punnet during transportation. DP World's Alfred Whitman, who is responsible for managing the perishables supply chains of the global logistics operator, discusses the advantages of the new Atlas route. read more

Floriexpo has appointed two new leaders to its Advisory Board: Benita Krampelj, Head of Floral Category Management at Metro, and Tatiana Castro, VP of Floral Sales & Corporate Marketing, PPC Flex. Benita Krampelj brings a deep understanding of high-volume retail and wholesale flower procurement. read more

Holland: Former Lidl and Superunie executive Boudewijn van den Brand joins Jumbo

Jumbo is making several changes to its management team. Chief Financial Officer Peter van Erp, Sales Director Anrico Maat, and Supply Chain Director Karel de Jong are leaving the company, while Boudewijn van den Brand is joining. read more

Lidl Italy has launched the fourth edition of Lidl 2 your career, a dual training program developed in collaboration with AHK Italy, the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, and a network of national Higher Technical Institutes (ITS). Started in 2022, the initiative has recorded significant read more

Terra Nova Nurseries is responding to market demand for trailing foliage by introducing three signature collections of heucherella and tiarella. These collections feature popular cultivars known for their cascading growth and reliable performance from production and retail to landscaping. read more

In early October, Italian kiwi starts to make its way onto the shelves of retail stores, but not yet as a leading product. An analysis conducted by Italiafruit News on six retailers in the Reggio Emilia area already shows a presence of the Italian product, but it is the New Zealand kiwi that is still the prominent one. read more

UK: Podwyżka podatku może prowadzić do wyższych cen żywności, ostrzegają supermarkety

The UK's largest supermarkets are calling on the chancellor to exclude stores from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher prices. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Morrisons read more