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

Kilka supermarketów znacząco zwiększyło zakupy brytyjskich jabłek w tym roku, wskazują nowe dane. read more

Halfway through the 2024/25 British apple and pear season, the competition for the title of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) Retailer of the Year is heating up. BAPL, the organization representing UK growers, has unveiled its most recent data regarding the quantities of British apples and pears stocked by UK supermarkets. read more

This year, the greenhouse stone fruit harvest began earlier than usual, on March 10, but the supply has been limited so far. A stable supply is not expected until April when supply lines to large-scale retail will also open. Nevertheless, a good production is anticipated thanks to a read more

To meet the growing need to make their operations more efficient, Walmartha has developed and launched Wally: a tool based on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), designed to simplify and enhance the work of its operators, as reported in a note. read more

To promote the sale of organic fruits in large-scale retail, it is crucial to focus on the depth and breadth of assortments, as well as paying particular attention to the display presentation. In this context, the Almaverde Bio Islands stand out for their expertise in... read more

Lidl Italy renews its commitment to promoting Italian food excellence by extending its collaboration with Filiera Agricola Italiana, a Coldiretti reality that represents Italian farmers, also in the fruit and vegetable department. Among the products... read more