According to their own statements, the company is taking another step towards a more sustainable supply chain. The Hyundai brand hydrogen truck will be operated in two shifts and is expected to cover an annual mileage of over 80,000 km. The truck's range is...
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Proven Winners has announced the appointment of a new Director of Product Development.
2024-10-11 00:00
Proven Winners has appointed Noah Derohanian as the new director of product development. In this position, he will be responsible for ensuring that only the highest quality plant material is sent to propagators to guarantee success from the greenhouse to the retail bench to the garden. Derohanian is following in the footsteps of...
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This fall, Schoneveld Breeding will open its doors to growers and retailers during the Open Days, from week 43 to week 45. According to the breeder, this is the perfect opportunity to see the full range of products in bloom. During these Open Days, Schoneveld Breeding will showcase the following products:
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Asda: Munchkin Pumpkin now on offer for 49p
2024-10-11 00:00
Australia: Coles opens its second world-class automated customer fulfilment centre in time for ChristmasColes has reached a significant milestone in its technology-driven supply chain innovation journey with the recent opening of its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales, just in time for Christmas.
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New study on sustainable delivery options in online retail published
2024-10-10 16:00
The annual study shows that 57% of the 8,000 surveyed consumers from Europe and North America expressed a high to very high level of interest in environmentally friendly delivery options during the survey period. However, 89% believe that their willingness to pay for sustainable options would depend on the cost.
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Retail: Sales of food increased in August.
2024-10-10 10:00
Compared to the same month last year, August 2023, the revenue saw an increase of 2.4% in real terms and 4.4% in nominal terms.
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Aldi Süd is making timber construction the standard for new stores.
2024-10-10 09:00
Now the local supplier has, according to its own statements, come a significant step closer to the goal of a CO2-low and broadly applicable construction method: Aldi Süd has developed a prototype whose basic structure above the foundation is made of wood and may even be more cost-effective.
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Organic South African pumpkins are highly popular in Germany.
2024-10-10 00:00
A niche within a niche. That is what the Q-cape is focusing on. This Dutch trading company supplies retail solely with imported South African pumpkins. "Most overseas organic pumpkins used to come from Argentina, but delivery reliability sometimes left something to be desired. So, nine years
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Peat-free mushrooms are part of a sustainability initiative, a first for UK supermarkets.
2024-10-10 00:00
W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty.
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Waitrose has partnered with Just Eat.
2024-10-10 00:00
New boss for Colruyt Group in FranceColruyt Group has named Christophe Garcia as the new managing director for its operations in France. Garcia, who previously served as the managing director of Match and Smatch in Belgium, will be taking over from Bart De Schutter, who is retiring.Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Aldi unveils its 2024 Christmas
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Lollobrigida at the Cso Italy collective in Madrid.
2024-10-10 00:00
Accompanied by the Italian ambassador to Madrid, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida met yesterday at Fruit Attraction in Madrid with the companies of the Collettiva Italy "The Beauty of Quality" organized by Cso Italy, engaging in great conversations.
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European apple exports to the Middle East are flourishing due to an emphasis on quality and environmentally friendly practices.
2024-10-10 00:00
Europe's apple exports to the Middle East remain highly popular due to their exceptional quality, diverse varieties, superior taste, consistency, and year-round availability. These apples are favored by luxury retailers, hotels, gourmet dining establishments, and health-conscious consumers looking for premium, nutritious options.
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NIQ reinforces the grocery shopping behavior in the UK.
2024-10-09 13:00
NIQ, a prominent consumer intelligence company, has increased its UK Homescan sample size to 30,000 households in order to enhance the measurement of grocery shopper behavior in supermarkets.
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Tesco is planning to invest £4 million in providing fruits and vegetables for 400 schools.
2024-10-09 13:00
Tesco is investing £4 million in a new program that will provide thousands of young people with fruits and vegetables.
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Tesco is investing £4 million in a new program that will provide thousands of young people with fruits and vegetables.
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"This expansion allows us to continue meeting the speed and flexibility that today's retailers require."
2024-10-09 00:00
Dutch logistics provider Wolter Koops is currently building a new facility on its existing premises. This expansion, which will be located next to the current facilities, is intended to help the company further optimize its processes for serving Germany. The new building is being constructed in The Fresh Park in Venlo, the Netherlands.
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The UK food sector is facing a crisis as insolvencies and job losses are on the rise, underscoring the deepening challenges in the industry.
2024-10-09 00:00
Lincolnshire's QV Realisations, a member of the AH Worth Group specializing in potato packing and processing, announced its closure in June, leading to the loss of 200 jobs. This event was not isolated; it followed the downfall of UK Salads, an Aldi supplier, to Gomez—a Kent-based fresh produce…
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"We owe it to our growers to discuss inflationary pressure with our retail customers."
2024-10-09 00:00
To był bardzo gorący i suchy lato w Meksyku, ale istnieje optymizm co do programów warzywnych na zimę w kraju. "Mamy nadzieję na obfite opady deszczu od teraz do grudnia" - mówi JC Myers z SunFed Perfect Produce. Na poziomie krajowym, kraj nadal boryka się z niedoborem wody.
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India is facing a surge in tomato prices.
2024-10-09 00:00
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, working under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has started selling tomatoes at a subsidized rate of Rs 65 per kg in Delhi. This action was taken in response to the increased retail prices, which had risen to Rs 120-130.
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Tesco will be donating £4 million worth of fruit and vegetables to 400 schools this year.
2024-10-09 00:00
Korean retailers are introducing ultra-low priced products in response to high inflation. CU, a convenience store chain operated by BGF Retail Co., has announced that it will be offering vegetable products priced at 990 won later this month. The products will include onions, green onions, radish slices, carrots, and king oyster mushrooms.
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