Germany: Christina Rüter joins the management team at Alnatura.
Organic retailer Alnatura has announced the appointment of Christina Rüter as its new Managing Director for Strategic Brand Management and Product Management. She will assume her new role on October 1st. read more

JD Super, the supermarket division of JD.com, is delivering "tree-ripened" Malaysian durians directly to Chinese consumers. These premium fruits, sourced from Malaysia, reach China in as little as five hours thanks to a meticulously managed cold-chain logistics process. The first batch was well-received. read more

Producenci i eksporterzy w Chile przygotowują się do obfitego sezonu eksportu wiśni do kluczowych rynków Chin i reszty Azji. Camila Borquez Maldifassi, właścicielka i założycielka firmy Fresh Produce Trading z Chile, z niecierpliwością oczekuje nadchodzącego sezonu wiśniowego 2024/25 oraz udziału w wystawie. read more

The issue of residue of active substances in fruits due to increasing demands from consumers, including retail chains, highlights the importance of checking in advance which products can be used for protection.

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By purchasing products from the brand, Tesco customers receive coupons that can be exchanged for a vegetable (choose from zucchinis, broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbages, and pumpkins). With this initiative, they aim to

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A central element is the split-screen mechanic of the campaign motifs: People are shown in everyday life situations and in their homes, but with the twist that they can reach into an Aldi shelf with one hand. For example, a young man in the kitchen reaching for fresh vegetables. read more

The domestic apple is one of the stars among regional foods: it is the oldest and healthiest fast food in the world, grows in a climatically advantageous growing area, and is the most important domestic fruit variety in Austrian food retail. "Our fruit farmers. read more

Grilling was a popular theme for advertisements this week with Labor Day weekend just around the corner. Many retailers focused on traditional cookout favorites like corn, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and tomatoes. Some stores took it a step further by... read more

Makro Portugal and Lidl Portugal have appointed new CEOs. German wholesale giant Metro announced that André Rinnensland, a seasoned German manager, has replaced David Antunes as the CEO of Makro Portugal. Meanwhile, Lidl Portugal has named Hélder Rocha, who is currently serving as sales director of Lidl. read more

Rucola della Piana del Sele PGI is well positioned on the national market. "All the major supermarket chains have now included the product in their ranges. We are present in a number of stores, both under our own brand and under private label, and we have developed packaging for both." read more

Sure! Currently, I hold a senior position in the fresh produce industry where I oversee the sourcing, distribution, and marketing of various fruits and vegetables. In this role, I work closely with suppliers, retailers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and availability of our products in the market.

In my previous roles, I have worked in various capacities within the fresh produce sector, including as a procurement manager, sales representative, and product development specialist. In these roles, I gained valuable experience in negotiating contracts, building relationships with suppliers and customers, and developing new products to meet market demands. Overall, my background in the industry has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the fresh produce supply chain and market dynamics. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador celebrates Lidl's commitment in the United Kingdom to exclusively offer "Living Wage Bananas." This follows years of mobilization by the Cluster to encourage more retailers to make this type of commitment. The Cluster is made up of Ecuadorian banana and plantain producers. read more

Reinhard Schedlbauer, the founder and general manager of AgroAndino Peru, has spearheaded a transformation process that has positioned his company as a leading producer and exporter of organic cape gooseberry. Established in the Cajamarca region, the company has transitioned from initially focusing on dehydrated products. read more

A pro cycling event started the race in an unusual way by beginning from inside a Spanish supermarket. Stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Jerez de la Frontera, with riders gearing up for a challenging 185.5km journey to Yunquera. However, what really grabbed the attention of viewers were the pre-race antics, as riders lined up next to a supermarket. read more

7-Eleven, Inc. and Plenty Unlimited Inc. have partnered to introduce fresh produce at 7-Eleven® stores across California. Marissa Jarratt, Chief Marketing Officer, expressed excitement about adding Plenty's innovative and sustainable approach to fresh produce to their salad offerings for customers. read more

Sainsbury's is launching a new agroforestry initiative in collaboration with the Woodland Trust to commemorate 20 years of partnership. read more

China's leading fruit retail chain, Pagoda, views Asia Fruit Logistica as a valuable platform for connecting with the global fruit industry. The retailer plans to use this opportunity to showcase its accomplishments from the past year during the event. read more

Sydney-based Umall Asian Supermarket has acquired Delish Deliveries with the goal of combining the strengths of both companies to provide a better shopping experience for customers throughout the region. read more

Retail demand and household consumption are expected to increase in the next two weeks as schools reopen after the summer break. Additional quantities of early season Rooster potatoes are becoming available on the market. This new supply, along with Queens already on the market, is alleviating the strain on the supply of old season stocks. read more

Norway fines grocery chains $466 million in antitrust case
Norway's competition authority has imposed a total fine of 4.9 billion Norwegian crowns ($466 million) on the top three grocery store chains in the country for violating antitrust regulations that could have resulted in increased prices, the regulator announced. read more