In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade recorded an increase in consumption, with significant differences between the major categories and individual products. Among the best-selling fruits of the month, only two show a growth in volume. On the other hand, vegetables show trends. read more

Czech Republic: Kaufland aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Kaufland has followed Lidl, another company within the Schwarz Group, in announcing its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050 throughout its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions. Source: esmmagazine.com FairPrice Group becomes the first in Singapore to test autonomous vehicles. read more

JO Sims Holdings, the parent company of Spalding-based JO Sims, has announced a pre-tax profit growth for the fiscal year ending on 31st December 2023. Established in 1896 by Josiah Oliver Sims on Pudding Lane in London, the company reported pre-tax profits of £16.4 million, up from £2.8 million in 2022. read more

Single-use plastic packaging in the produce industry is a much more complex issue than many people realize. It is a concern that growers are particularly sensitive to because they are often required to purchase and pay for the packaging chosen by retailers, with little control over the decision-making process. read more

The blueberry season in Western Australia has reached its peak supply, leading to prices dropping to A$2.50 in some supermarkets, as reported by ABC News. read more

The first clementines with the quality seal confirming their origin in the Valencian Community have started to arrive in Spanish stores. Consumers can look for the PGI Cítricos Valencianos label on products sold by retailers Consum, Eroski, Caprabo, and Alcampo. read more

Sales volume in the retail channel increased by 25% in the last year, in contrast to an overall market decline of 1%. This data certifies the success of Pink Lady®, which seems to be immune to competition from a multitude of club varieties that have flooded the market in recent years. read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

Enjoyment but not at all costs. Italians place good food at the center of their diet, and they demand environmentally-friendly, fresh, locally-sourced products at a fair price. According to Italians, the food transition is more about fighting food waste and promoting sustainability. read more

Niemcy: Lidl testuje funkcję Scan&Go poprzez aplikację
Shopping quickly at your own pace, without having to unload and repack your groceries at the checkout: Lidl is looking to make that possible. In a branch near its Neckarsulm headquarters, the discounter is testing a new self-scanning function. read more

He replaces the current CEO, Rian du Toit, who will return to his role as CFO. Bush brings nearly 40 years of experience in the food retail industry and has led multinational organizations in various countries, the company says. read more

New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit producer, Seeka, has teamed up with The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) to reutilize kiwifruit that doesn't meet the retail standards for international or local markets. read more

New Factor, a company specialized in selling dried fruits in the Italian retail sector (such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts), is successfully carrying out the In-Noce supply chain project for the development of Romagna walnuts. They lead the project, together with the Faenza cooperative. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, has partnered with Asda to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to its 16 stores across Northern Ireland. The Gilpin Family, who founded Gilfresh Produce in 1965, started their vegetable business with Thomas Gilpin leading the way. read more

ALDI Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig has been recognized as the "Happiest Store in Ireland." ALDI's store in Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork has been revealed as ALDI's 'happiest store in Ireland' following nationwide internal research by the retailer. The popular discount retailer conducted a read more

W dobie sztucznej inteligencji (AI) i szybkich postępów technologicznych, narzędzia takie jak ChatGPT nie tylko dostarczają szybkich odpowiedzi, ale także pomagają konsumentom w codziennych decyzjach, w tym w zakupach spożywczych. ChatGPT może teraz oferować porady na temat tego, jakie owoce i warzywa warto kupić, opierając się na read more

We have repeatedly examined the strategies in the paper flyers of large-scale retail stores and, over time, we have noticed significant evolutions but, equally, returns to past practices. What remains constant is the importance of offers, which continue to be used. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Lidl has tripled the number of plant-based products on its shelves in the UK following a 12 percent growth in demand over the last year. read more

The study "Material Change Index" examined 1,500 food products from the supermarket. Conclusion: Many food and drinks are predominantly packaged in plastic, which could be removed or replaced by alternatives. read more