In parallel, the share of Naturland-certified products is also increasing: 25% of the organic standard assortment is already certified according to the guidelines of the renowned organic association. With this, Aldi Süd is achieving the end-of-year target earlier than planned. Wilhelm Heilmann, read more

The Sweet Sensation harvest began last week and is expected to be completed by the end of this week. It is anticipated that just under 5 million kilograms of pears will be picked from the trees this year. The quality, taste, and color of the pears are good this year, with most falling within retail sizes. read more

The USDA has released the National Retail Report detailing advertised prices for specialty crop products at major retail supermarket outlets from September 14, 2024, to September 26, 2024. The fall equinox, marking the start of autumn, is scheduled for Sunday, September 22nd. read more

In the midst of various challenges facing the export of fresh produce from Spain to Britain, key players in the fresh produce, wine, cheese, and specialty foods industries gathered at the Royal Over-Seas League in central London to discuss ways to enhance Spain's presence in the UK market. read more

Aldi has set new science-based targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout its operations by 2050, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). read more

Major Chinese fruit retail chain Pagoda has announced plans to enter the Indonesian market with its first store scheduled to open before the end of the year. read more

On 10th and 11th October, it's Walnut Day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. New Factor, a company specialized in marketing dried fruits for the Italian retail sector, will open the doors of the San Martino farm in Forlì to witness the mechanized harvest and the first. read more

Juan Carlos Isaza, Senior Technical Expert for floriculture at GLOBALG.A.P., states, "There is currently a notable market trend towards purchasing products with Global GAP certified production processes. We have observed that this certification enhances the market positioning of both growers and retailers." read more

Signify and Agtira have announced the construction of a new greenhouse in the Swedish municipality of Haninge, near Stockholm. The complex will initially span 3000 m2 and will be equipped with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact and GreenPower LED interlighting. read more

In week 36, the sales value of fruit and vegetables with fixed weight returns to growth, similar to LCC, with an increase in the average mix price higher than the previous week. Among the channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets... read more

"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk. "We are currently seeing a relatively normal supply situation. Due to the Red Sea crisis, shipping" read more

UK: Morrisons migrates all shoppers to improved groceries app

Morrisons is phasing out its 'white app', previously used by customers for online grocery shopping, and transitioning users to an upgraded 'green app'. The supermarket explained that it used to operate one website and two apps, but has now shifted all customers to the new and improved platform. read more

X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier is the "Association of Ecological Agricultural Production of Bananas," located in El Oro, Ecuador. read more

A new Australian strawberry variety is not only benefiting growers by increasing yields and providing disease resistance but also paying tribute to the late Stella Young, a well-known disability advocate. The new subtropical strawberry variety, Stella-ASBP, has recently been introduced to Australian retail shelves this winter. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, is pleased to announce that Tesco has been named the apple retailer of the year for 2024. This award is given based on the sales of BAPL members to British supermarkets from September 2023 to the end of August 2024. read more

Tesco has been recognized as the leading retailer of UK-grown apples in the 2023/24 campaign by the industry body British Apples and Pears (BAPL). read more

The initial findings of the most recent report on the wooden pallet and packaging market have confirmed the continuing trend of reuse among manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses. read more

Aldi Süd is planning to open a large new fresh produce distribution center in south-west Germany, in addition to two existing centers in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, and another under development in the Lower Rhine region. read more

On the occasion of Halloween, ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Large-Scale Retail sector, invites customers to celebrate the spookiest night of the year and the most beloved autumn flavors with many tasty ideas and a delicious menu designed. read more

The Aldi Süd 'Good for everyone' campaign is characterized, among other things, by the daily delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables for customers. The food retail chain is therefore dedicated to providing even more freshness and quality throughout the supply chain and aims to enhance its successful efforts. read more