The headline is that Tesco is dominating, as it captures two-thirds of the growth in the British distribution sector, in addition to achieving double the sales increase compared to the market. Other chains have. read more

German retailers Rewe and Penny have launched their own loyalty program, ending their longstanding partnership with the country's largest independent bonus scheme Payback. The program, called Rewe Bonus, features a unique color scheme described as 'eucalyptus and dragonfruit' by Rewe. read more

For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality avocado products for major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies. The company provides both private label and branded products, with a focus on practical, healthy, and sustainable options. read more

Westfalia Fruit has successfully acquired Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. read more

Aldi has reported its best-ever Christmas for sales, with over £1.6 billion in revenue generated in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve. read more

Ahold Delhaize has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL from MidEuropa, for a consideration of approximately €1.3bn Enterprise Value. read more

CMI Orchards has launched a retail campaign encouraging consumers to try its premium apple brands Juici, Ambrosia Gold, and EverCrisp. read more

A Facebook video by Kenyon Douglas shows birds walking on and pecking at vegetables at a Walmart in Houma, sparking online reactions. While some viewers were unsettled, others pointed out that produce is often exposed to wildlife during growth. Comments ranged from jokes to reminders about the realities of farming practices. read more

Aldi has announced its investment plans for Scotland, with a commitment to invest over £40 million in expanding its operations over the next two years. The company is set to open three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston, and Kirkintilloch by 2025. Additionally, Aldi has committed to extending its operations in the region. read more

The retail price war in the UK intensified during the holiday season, as many supermarkets were selling vegetables for just a few pence. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa for approximately €1.3 billion Enterprise Value. This acquisition has doubled Ahold Delhaize's retail presence in Romania, where it currently operates. read more

China: Alibaba to sell Sun Art stake to DCP for $1.6 billion China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has announced its agreement to sell its majority stake in the hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private equity firm DCP Capital for HK$12.298 billion ($1.58 billion). Source: reuters.com. DESPAR Italia wins Retailer read more

Asparagus grower Wye Valley Produce successfully brought the new-season British crop to retail shelves in time for Christmas. read more

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

Delhaize completes acquisition in Luxembourg
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has acquired Alima, a chain of two convenience stores in Luxembourg City, to claim the title of market leader in the Grand Duchy's capital.
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Poland's Biedronka delays Slovakian launch
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"Rynki obecnie nie są w stanie absorbować pełnego wolumenu dostępnych towarów. Wynika to z niezrównoważenia w relacji między ceną produktów rolnych w obszarach wiejskich a ich późniejszymi cenami detalicznymi. Aby zilustrować ten punkt, rozważ przykład zwykłej mandarynki. Obecnie…"

"The markets are currently unable to absorb the full volume of goods available. This is due to an imbalance in the relationship between the price of produce in rural areas and its subsequent retail prices. To illustrate this point, consider the example of a common clementine. At present..." read more

Carrefour will distribute 200 tons of Spanish grapes this Christmas, 15% more than the previous year. This initiative reinforces the company's commitment to supporting local and regional producers.

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Ukrainian carrot producers are continuing to raise their wholesale prices confidently, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market operators attribute this latest price hike to increased demand from wholesale companies and retail chains that are continuing to buy these root vegetables. read more

Autumn Glory® apples are gaining popularity in the market, especially among younger consumers and premium shoppers. National retailer data shows that Autumn Glory apples are attracting a growing number of younger consumers. The percentage of consumers aged 18-29 has increased by 1 percent, while consumers... read more

UK retailers report gloomy run-up to Christmas, CBI says

British retailers have reported a disappointing period leading up to the Christmas holidays, with sales declining once again and businesses expressing concerns about increased costs in 2025, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI's monthly retail sales headline balance... read more