Aldi has reached its goal of increasing spending with British suppliers earlier than anticipated. In 2020, the retail chain committed to spending an extra £3.5 billion per year with British suppliers by the end of 2025. However, Aldi has announced that it has already met this target. read more

Table grapes are a seasonal product, with the market experiencing fluctuations throughout the year. Italian grapes are dominant during the summer and autumn campaigns, while grapes from overseas become more prominent in supermarkets during the winter and spring seasons. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of February show a year-on-year decrease in value of -1.5% and in volume of -2.5%. read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more

Consomaction, Oxfam-Magasins du Monde, and Collectif 5C have launched the "One Month Without Supermarkets" challenge in Belgium. The aim of the organizations is to raise consumer awareness of short distribution channels and encourage them to buy more local, sustainable, and ethical products. read more

Peppers and chili peppers both belong to the Capsicum genus, of the Solanaceae family. The main difference between the two categories lies in the presence of capsaicin, the substance responsible for spiciness: chili peppers contain it, while sweet peppers do not. read more

Bolzano is preparing to welcome a new player in the retail sector: Esselunga will open its first supermarket in South Tyrol by the end of summer, inside the brand-new shopping complex Waltherpark. This news marks an important moment for the city and. read more

The Spanish domestic potato market is currently experiencing a shortage, affecting consumers as shelves are being stocked with foreign produce. The discrepancy between supermarket prices and the expected value of the crop is growing, as evidenced by the latest Food Price Index at Origin and Destination (IPOD) from COAG. read more

Aldi has fulfilled its pledge to increase spending with British suppliers, the discount retailer has announced. read more

Especially large-caliber products of good quality are already quite scarce and in high demand. "On the demand side, a consistently satisfactory business performance in the retail sector is reported. There has also been an increase in export inquiries recently," informs the. read more

Could it be that the R in Retail is part of 'Break', the strong word in the title of the 2025 Think Fresh edition, could it be that topics related to the fruit and vegetable retail sector have always been protagonists of the event, but never before - more than a month before the first in-depth meeting of the year. read more

Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

The problem of food waste has become a prominent topic in recent years. Nowadays, there is a significant discussion about fresh produce being wasted, not because it is unfit for consumption, but because it does not meet the standards of retailers. Farmers Pick collaborates directly with farmers and... read more

The roadshow "The Taste of Harmony by Marlene" during the month of March involved selected supermarkets in 4 Italian cities, featuring spectacular setups and tastings with unexpected pairings. Guests had the opportunity to experience a culinary journey in Alto Adige, meeting the chef. read more

In March, prices for block peppers of all colors skyrocketed at Spanish marketing facilities. At that time, there was no quantity compensation available. Ongoing promotions at European supermarket chains still needed to be fulfilled, and the goods were available. read more

The Economic and Financial Police Unit of the Tax Police in Milan has carried out two urgent precautionary seizures for tax fraud, ordered by the prosecutor Paolo Storari, against Iperal Supermarkets for over 16.5 million euros and Kuehne+Nagel srl, a logistics giant, for nearly 16.5 million. read more

The initial submissions for the new product inspection by Plantarium|Groen-Direkt have been received. Among them are a new Scabiosa, three new Geraniums, a Hydrangea, and a Rosa, all vying for the Green Retail Award. Growers have until the end of April to submit new plant varieties for. read more

Birthday Bonanza: Aldi to Reward Customers with Shared Birthday

Aldi is marking its 35th anniversary in the UK with a special offer for customers who have the same birthday as the supermarket. As the fourth-largest supermarket in Britain, Aldi opened its first UK store on 5th April 1990. read more

Retail demand and home consumption are staying steady. The food service sector is also experiencing positive demand and is expected to further improve leading up to Easter. Growers nationwide are concentrating on preparing the ground and planting, as current ground conditions are excellent. read more

The Austrian grocery retail sector will primarily be supplied by the stocks in the packaging facilities until the end of the season. "From today's perspective, the supplies should be sufficient to ensure a mostly seamless transition to the new harvest," informs the. read more