Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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The French pear industry was anticipating a good season, but it surpassed expectations. Updated forecasts at the end of October/beginning of November predict a harvest of around 150,000 tons, compared to the 140,000 tons forecasted by PrognosFruit in August. The quality of the fruits is also excellent. read more

For 20 years now, the company Ludwig Schenk has been supplying retailers, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and institutional caterers in a wide radius with all kinds of cut produce. What once began as a modest production facility to supplement the traditional fruit and vegetable wholesale business has now grown into a reputable source for high-quality prepared fruits and vegetables. read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

The launch of the limited edition Tropical Christmas Mixin marks a new step in Fresco Senso's innovative journey, bringing to the shelves of retailers a product designed to enhance the holidays with a fresh, colorful, and flavorful offering. The two variants capture meticulous attention to detail. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

The ironic title not only aims to highlight how the eleventh month of the year is among the least brilliant for the consumption of fruit and vegetable products... but also wants to emphasize the attention that large-scale retail distribution reserves for this category in autumn. read more

Katar reduces its stake in Sainsbury's to end its nearly two-decade reign as top shareholder. Katar's sovereign wealth fund intends to decrease its ownership in Britain's second-largest supermarket group, Sainsbury's, by almost 4%, as indicated by a term sheet. This move marks the conclusion of its long-standing position as the leading shareholder in the company. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

On December 1st, Europe Retail Packing (ERP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The company, founded by Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg, started as a specialized greenhouse vegetable packer at ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Since then, it has expanded into a comprehensive service provider within the fresh produce industry. read more

The new Angys pear campaign, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, is starting earlier than the usual launch on December 8th. The Angys season will be supported by an active communication plan on social media and in major retail outlets. read more

On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, organized by FAO/EBRD and supported by the Embassy of Egypt, HEIA, and AEC. read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

At the first edition of Il Carrello – Frutta & Verdura, the Retail Atlas, organized by IFN and Agroter with the collaboration of Toluna and NielsenIQ, the spotlight was focused on one of the pillars, often underestimated, of the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain: the market system. read more

The La Unió Llauradora organization emphasized the fresh, natural dates from Elche, contrasting them with the dried and high-sugar content dates found in retail outlets in other countries. "It was a challenging date season with a harvest of around 60 tons, marking a decrease of over 10% from last year." read more

We had already discussed it in one of our articles (click here to learn more), and it seems we were right. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more