Ahold Delhaize focuses on AI projects with impact

After completing several projects involving artificial intelligence across various areas, Ahold Delhaize is now turning its attention to a few key business processes. The company aims to become a "smart follower" in the realm of AI, according to CEO Frans Muller. Source: retaildetail.eu read more

The discount channel has found fertile ground in Italy, and fresh produce has now become one of its main competitive advantages. Almost a quarter of total sales in the retail sector now come from this format (23.8%), a figure that rises to 26.2% when considering only the products. read more

In a scenario characterized by uncertainty, social and demographic changes, technological innovations, and new challenges arising from the evolving international context, modern retail undergoes continuous transformations while maintaining an important role for people. read more

With FloraPhoto Scenes AI, Floral Innovations introduces a new online tool that allows growers, exporters, and retailers to create realistic lifestyle images in just a few seconds. Simply upload a product photo, select a setting, and the AI will automatically place the plant in a suitable, natural-looking... read more

Farmers have urged the government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by revamping the food supply chain regulator, making farming feel less like a struggle for survival. read more

Aldi reported that they have sold approximately 30,000 tons of British apples in the past year, accounting for one in five apples sold in the United Kingdom. The retailer is now projecting sales of 32,000 tons for 2026 as a part of their long-term sourcing strategy. This increase is due to favorable growing conditions. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines anticipates that red onion prices will decrease in December as a larger portion of imported volumes arrives. Out of the expected 59,594 metric tons of red onion imports for 2025, 11,371 metric tons had already been delivered by November 13. At present, retail prices have soared. read more

In recent years, avocado has become an increasingly popular product in Italy as well. National per capita consumption has indeed increased from 100 to 800 grams in ten years. This is just one of the data points revealed today during the press conference organized by Lidl Italia in Giarre. read more

Gdy dzisiaj ludzie mówią o Peru jako o głównej sile w globalnych eksportach rolno-spożywczych, szybko przychodzą na myśl borówki, awokado Hass, winogrona i mango - produkty, które teraz trafiają do supermarketów i rynków hurtowych na całym świecie. Jednak pozycja Peru na światowym rynku nie jest dziełem przypadku. To read more

Na skraju Honselersdijk, Holandia, dźwięk maszyn budowlanych wypełnia powietrze. To, co obecnie jest krajobrazem piasku i stali, wkrótce przekształci się w nową szklarnię: najnowsze rozszerzenie Amazone Plants. Dzięki tej 1,6-hektarowej rozbudowie firma wzmacnia swoją pozycję i read more

Lidl has created Gingerbread Stores for customers to celebrate the opening of its 1000th store. Lidl GB announced: "To commemorate the opening of its 1,000th store in the UK, Lidl GB is celebrating the achievement with a unique festive experience - the world's first Lidl Gingerbread Store - which fans can assemble at home." read more

SOK has confirmed that its Prisma chain in Estonia no longer sells fruits and vegetables from Israel. According to Elomaa, "In practice, this means that there are no longer any fruits and vegetables from Israel in the assortment. Individual products, such as household appliances, will still be sold." read more

Aldi has sold approximately 30,000 tonnes of British apples in the last year – equivalent to one in five of all apples sold in the UK – just over 12 months after signing its groundbreaking 20-year partnership with the major supplier AC Goatham & Son. read more

Retailer Coop Sweden says it anticipates selling a higher quantity of Shine Muscat grapes from South Korea in the upcoming weeks, partly due to the fruit's popularity on the social media platform TikTok. read more

The Valencian Citrus Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was the main focus of the recent edition of the premium retailer El Corte Inglés's Seasonal Flavours KM0 campaign, which is taking place in stores in the Valencian Community until the end of November. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have made an inspiring observation: in Dushanbe, the capital of the rapidly developing country Tajikistan, residents now have year-round access to imported premium fruits. On supermarket shelves, you can find fresh cherries from Chile priced at 991 somoni per kilogram. read more

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S-Group in Finland has confirmed that it stopped buying products of Israeli origin in September. The decision was made public after discussions within HOK-Elanto's representative council and applies to fruits and vegetables that were previously sourced from Israel. Earlier shipments have already been processed. read more

Nowe dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek pokazują silne wsparcie dla krajowych jabłek wśród kilku brytyjskich supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami między detalistami zarówno w całkowitej ilości sprzedanych owoców, jak i ich udziale w krajowych jabłkach w stosunku do udziału w rynku spożywczym. Aldi znalazło się na szczycie listy z

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France: SPAR opens new supermarket in Sanary-sur-Mer
SPAR France announced the opening of its latest next-generation supermarket in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer, located in the Var area of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Key departments include a butcher, fish counter, and a vibrant. read more