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

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Aldi has introduced Colleague Shops nationwide, allowing warehouse and office employees to purchase products that cannot be sold in stores, as part of their efforts to minimize food waste. read more

Lidl, one of the largest players in the retail sector in Europe, announces its continuation of the partnership with UEFA alongside the UEFA women's national teams until 2030. Following the successful collaboration where Lidl served as the official partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025, reaching over 400 million. read more

Elwell Fruit Farm in Waytown, near Bridport, has reported its largest apple and pear harvest in over 70 years. Pickers collected over 600 tons of fruit this season, with the majority set to be distributed to supermarkets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as farm shops and markets in West Dorset. read more

The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores. read more

Building a national network of strategic markets, establishing a permanent technical committee with stakeholders on key sector issues, strengthening ties with large-scale retail and producer organizations, revitalizing the fishing sector, and forming new partnerships with the catering industry. read more

Pure Flavor® has introduced a new brand identity, which was unveiled last week at the 2025 IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, California. This rebranding aims to help the company establish a stronger connection with families and retailers, while also maintaining its reputation as a trusted grower. read more

Promperú has launched its first national promotional campaign for Peruvian avocados in China, with the goal of expanding retail presence and online visibility in major urban markets. In Shanghai, in-store activations were carried out with More Yogurt, offering a themed experience centered around Peruvian avocados. read more

Trade remains stable in the retail sector, while home consumption has leveled off at a higher-than-average rate in recent weeks. The harvest began early this season, and many growers have now completed or nearly finished lifting, which has been welcomed across producing regions. However, reports... read more

Entrepreneur Stijn Martens, a speaker at RetailDetail Night, continues to believe in the potential of online supermarkets. He hoped to make his Belgian online supermarket, Hopr, successful through an innovative marketplace model. At the event, he will explain why he still believes in this vision. read more

Lidl has increased both revenue and profits as it continues its expansion in Britain. read more