The Japanese are dissatisfied with the Canadian company's offer to acquire 7-Eleven. "Unlike 7-Eleven's commitment to nurturing the convenience store culture in Japan, the (other party's) proposal focused solely on prioritizing profit. I don't believe this approach will alleviate any concerns." read more

Maiora, one of the main companies in the retail sector in central-southern Italy with over 530 sales points, strengthens its presence in the Cash & Carry network in Calabria and the South, with the opening of the new Altasfera in Zumpano. read more

UK supermarkets Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Waitrose may experience shortages on their shelves due to strike action at a food manufacturing plant, as warned by the Unite union. read more

With this, Aldi Süd can complement the network of fresh platforms with another long-standing partner and expert in the field of fruits and vegetables. read more

Multilingual options are rare in this case, language barriers are part of everyday work. The food tech company Choco is therefore expanding its AI to address these challenges. Orders can now be placed in any language via phone, voicemail, email, or WhatsApp. read more

Mohsin Issa is stepping down from his executive leadership role at Asda to concentrate on his previously announced position as the only CEO of EG Group, the supermarket announced. read more

The UK branch of the German discount store Lidl has announced that it will eliminate any living wage discrepancies in its UK banana supply chains by introducing a new system to address pay inequalities for plantation workers. This move follows a trial in its native market that was reportedly successful. read more

The prominent Chinese fruit retailer Pagoda has awarded Premier Farms International with the title of Most Promising Supplier of the Year during its International Supplier Appreciation Conference. read more

Po przejściu tajfunu Yagi, sprzedawcy w Wietnamie zobowiązali się do stabilizacji cen i zapewnienia odpowiedniego zapasu żywności. Komitet Ludowy Hanoi wydał ostrzeżenie przed powodziami, co spowodowało chwilowy brak świeżej żywności i warzyw w supermarketach. Kim Tuoi donosił o pustych ladach z świeżą żywnością. read more

The American giant owned by Jeff Bezos has recently launched a new line of own-brand food products: Amazon Saver. As highlighted by the company itself, the brand was created with the aim of helping consumers optimize their budget. read more

The campaign for drupes under the Aop Luce brand is overall positive. With CEO Giacomo Galdiero and Commercial Manager Loredana Di Mambro, we have analyzed the production trends of peaches, nectarines, donut peaches, plums, and apricots for the season that will continue until October. read more

UK: Tesco plans to use AI to 'nudge' customers towards deals and healthier options. Tesco CEO Ken Murphy disclosed that the retail giant is exploring the use of its Clubcard data to subtly guide customers towards healthier and more affordable choices. read more

The Lidl supermarket chain has increased its investment in products from the province of Malaga, with purchases from suppliers reaching around 250 million euros. This decision by the German company represents a 40% rise in spending on the agricultural and food sector of Malaga. Lidl has positioned itself read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri's innovative pillbox retail packaging concept has won three marketing awards at the Effie Awards Singapore. read more

W ostatnim incydencie we wschodniej Francji, francuska sieć supermarketów Grand Frais odkryła dziesiątki kilogramów kokainy ukrytej pod paletami bananów w czterech swoich sklepach zlokalizowanych w regionie Burgundia-Franche-Comté. Narkotyki, ważące od 40 do 50 kg, zostały znalezione przez personel, który... read more

UK: Supermarket named cheapest after 15% price cut, surpassing Aldi and Lidl. A supermarket previously criticized for high prices has now outperformed Aldi and Lidl for the second week in a row, despite being among the most expensive retailers before. read more

With the end of the summer break, it's back to school time. It's an important transitional moment that marks a series of changes in daily habits. Retailers have also adapted by offering activities and targeted display solutions to celebrate Back to School. This is no exception. read more

Farmers in Victoria and New South Wales are experiencing rejections from supermarkets, resulting in over three thousand kilograms of asparagus being discarded. The rejections are due to slight curves in the crops caused by the weather, which is causing concerns within the agricultural community. read more

In Ried near Kerzers, a hub of Swiss vegetable cultivation, Gutknecht Gemüse cultivates over 130 hectares of land, including 7 hectares of greenhouses. For Gutknecht, the farm shop provides a valuable opportunity to maintain a level of independence from the retail industry. "It gives us more flexibility," read more

"Sprzedaż pomidorów rośnie, podczas gdy branża cateringowa odnotowała 10-procentowy spadek korzystania z owoców i warzyw. Ponadto sprzedaż owoców i warzyw w supermarketach w Holandii wzrosła o 5 procent pomimo niezmienionej ilości. Te wnioski należą do znalezisk. read more