"We have seen an increase in out-of-home consumption over the last two months compared to the same period last year, while demand for tomato pulp and puree in the retail segment has remained stable and balanced," said Gaetano Torrente, CEO of La Torrente Srl and President of the Food Chain. read more

According to the association, a specially formed EU team is already approaching European producers. The trade association expressed alarm and warned of massive medium-term risks for consumers, the environment, and the entire European economic location. Temu wishes to read more

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its store network. The company recently opened a new SPAR Supermarket on Rømø, an island in the south of the country. This 700m² supermarket offers freshly baked bread, fresh Danish fruits and vegetables, and classic summer favorites, catering to both residents and tourists. read more

Fruit markets in Chennai, India, are currently experiencing a well-stocked influx of both imported and domestically grown fruits, signaling the commencement of the new season. Supermarkets and wholesale vendors at Koyambedu are offering a selection of imported varieties, including pears from. read more

Imports at the busiest U.S. seaport, Los Angeles, bounced back in June as retailers increased their shipments in preparation for the holiday season, despite concerns over tariffs. The port handled 470,450 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of incoming cargo following a temporary agreement on tariffs between the U.S. and China. This marked a nearly 10% increase compared to the previous period. read more

The month of June brings a wave of optimism among operators, thanks to a significant increase in sales in the fruit and vegetable department of the retail sector. This result is supported by a slight decrease in the average price mix, mainly driven by vegetables. The positive trend has an impact. read more

Holland: Były menedżer Albert Heijn tymczasowo zostaje dyrektorem marketingu w Jumbo

Marketingowa dyrektorka Jorieke de Vries ogłosiła, że od 1 sierpnia odchodzi z Jumbo, mniej niż dwa lata po przejściu z Lidla. W odpowiedzi Jumbo teraz mianowało René Repko na stanowisko dyrektora marketingu. read more

About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July. read more

While in Italy Carrefour is undergoing a deep internal restructuring, at the international level the French chain is taking a significant strategic step: the establishment of Concordis, a purchasing center founded together with Coopérative U. The goal? To strengthen its buying power. read more

Yesterday in Milan, Conad met with over a hundred representatives from banks and financial institutions. The meeting allowed the leading Italian retail brand to present its investment plans for the 2025-2027 period and closing data. read more

W związku z obecną falach upałów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Tesco informuje o blisko 10% wzroście sprzedaży owoców w ciągu ostatnich trzech tygodni. Popyt dotyczy jagód, owoców pestkowych, kiwi, melonów, arbuza, ananasa, winogron oraz bananów. Według Simona Reevesa, menedżera ds. zakupu owoców w Tesco, "Dodatkowy popyt". read more

France: Carrefour has announced the signing of agreements for the sale of 9 stores in France, valued at approximately €70 million. This comes after the French Competition Authority approved Carrefour's acquisition of the Cora and Match banners in France, the Provera purchasing group, and 27 Casino stores. read more

Tesco has announced a multi-million pound investment in a new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, which it expects to open in 2029. read more

"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

Romania: Kaufland aims to have 250 hypermarkets in Romania and Moldova by 2030. Kaufland Romania achieved a turnover of €3.97 billion from March 2024 to February 2025, thanks to its emphasis on fresh products, a wide range of choices, and competitive prices. The German retailer's contribution to the read more

"Rohidas Shinde, the head of the APMC Pimpri divisional Flower Market, stated that there has been a significant increase in the demand for flowers, resulting in a 25-30% price hike compared to last week. Approximately 3 to 4 tons of flowers have been delivered to the Pimpri flower market. Retailers have been flocking to the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Flower market." read more

The apple brand Sassy, grown in New Zealand, is now available for purchase in Tesco stores in the UK. read more

Even in the past year, the Federal Cartel Office, according to its own statements, paid attention to ensuring effective competition both at the manufacturer level and at the retail level in various procedures. read more