According to Aldi Süd, conscious consumer behavior is reflected in the growing sales of organic and animal welfare products, which are increasing throughout the Aldi Süd sales area. The discounter also reports an increased demand for its organic own brand Nur Nur Natur and its plant-based own brand MyVay. read more

According to its own statements, Albert Heijn is the first Dutch supermarket to commit to this approach to halve its ecological footprint by 2030. read more

UK: A freight milestone for Tesco's railway as the 10th rail service launches. An additional 31 million cases of goods per year will now be transported across the country via Tesco's railway network instead of by trucks. Tesco is expanding its railway service throughout the UK with the launch of the tenth rail service. read more

The atemoya, a hybrid fruit derived from the cherimoya and the custard apple, has established itself in the fruit and vegetable retail sectors. Originating from crossbreeding efforts in the United States in the early 21st century, this fruit combines the desirable traits of its parent species, offering a unique flavor and texture. read more

According to a report recently published in the Lebensmittelzeitung magazine, the German retailer Edeka is making a significant change in the sales strategy of all fresh products due to the increasing difficulty in finding qualified personnel. read more

Currently, various classifications are being used to categorize the taste of apples, which often differ significantly from each other. This has led to confusion among both consumers and retailers. The market is demanding standardization of these classifications. read more

The Chinese supermarket chain Freshippo, which is part of the Alibaba Group, has recently reached a new agreement for direct sourcing. This deal involves the procurement of fresh and frozen fruit directly from two companies in Chile. read more

In the anniversary year of Rijk Zwaan, they reflect on the development of the organic sector and discuss their expectations for the future. When Heidema joined Rijk Zwaan as a consultant for open-field crops in 1993, most organic farms were small. "They grew several different crops. read more

According to the Swedish supplier Greenfood, the demand for convenient, everyday solutions is constantly increasing. This is why the company is eager to enhance its partnership with Dagab, the purchasing and logistics division of the Axfood group of retailers. read more

According to the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, 11 million tons of food ended up in the trash in 2021. More than half of this waste was generated in private households, 7% in retail stores, and 17% in food service establishments. read more

Consolidation in the organic fruit and vegetable industry in Europe has resulted in the emergence of more large-scale grower suppliers capable of meeting the demand of major supermarket chains for a consistent volume of products throughout the year. read more

"If you work in commercial floriculture or horticulture, dealing with the effects of ethylene gas is a part of everyday life. Every hour that passes, whether your flowers and plants are in the greenhouse, in transit, or at retail, ethylene gas is affecting how they perform." read more

New image for the Every Day Low Price format Conad Spesa Facile by Cia-Conad, also featured on Gdoweek. The concept evolves by proposing a renewed idea of the retail point. The store space is large (3,000 sqm) and is open in Monselice (Pd), a food hub in the center. read more

Fairtrasa and Migros have announced the introduction of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) bananas from Ecuador. This is a significant step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture, as Migros becomes the first supermarket in the world to provide ROC™ bananas. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, ALDI reinforces its commitment to sustainability and presents results that highlight its progress in the fight against

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"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," says Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of Equifruit. "This year, we've grown 50 percent over last year, which shows that more and more retailers are offering Fairtrade bananas to their customers." It's a testament to the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products. read more

Meeting the needs of the entire value chain, especially by offering attractive varieties for supermarkets, that is the goal of Sakata at Fruit Attraction 2024.

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Portugal: Mercadona starts construction on its first supermarket in Lisbon city

Mercadona is making progress in its expansion plan in Portugal, as it has begun construction on a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. The supermarket is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be the first in the city of Lisbon. read more

Organic grower and vegetable box company Riverford, led by founder and grower Guy Singh-Watson, has partnered with a group of British farmers to launch a new campaign for fairness in the supply chain. read more

The UK discount supermarket Aldi is converting over 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. read more