The opening of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig is planned for spring 2025. read more

"The Polish market is known for the strength of its distribution channels. Sixty per cent of fruit and vegetables are bought from supermarkets, discounters and hypermarkets. However, the traditional market also plays an important role in the distribution of fruit and vegetables, with 25 per cent
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French grocery retailer Franprix deploys A2Z Cust2Mate 3.0 smart shopping carts in Paris connected storeA2Z Smart Technologies Corp. has announced the first deployment of its new generation Cust2Mate 3.0 smart shopping carts at Franprix in Paris, France. Franprix is a grocery chain that operates
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In late July, fruit breeding company Zouk presented its new Ziola® summer apple. Belgian retail and trade were able to come and have a look at the company's plots in the last week of July and taste the new summer variety before the first commercial picking. "In the studies, the Ziola had stood
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The focus is on seedless grapes (advertised 28 times), with the Italian selection dominating. Typically, promotional items are offered between 0.99 euros per 500g punnet and 1.99 euros per 500g punnet. With a high presence in supermarkets and discount stores, the demand for them has increased. read more

From January 2025, 57 Aldi stores from the regions of Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Hameln, and Hildesheim will be added. The relocation of the Aldi Sievershausen to Lehrte-Aligse, which is about eleven kilometers away, will take place starting on September 6th. read more

Rockit will once again be partnering with Universal and DreamWorks Animation on Kung Fu Panda 4 this year. The campaign has kicked off in Greater China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia in key retailers across these markets, in line with new season fruit arriving in stores. It will launch in other markets soon. read more

UK aims to track 1 billion grocery products per month in inflation revamp

Britain plans to collect price data from more than 1 billion units of grocery sales every month through supermarket scanners as part of a new system to measure inflation in the sector next year, the country's statistics agency announced. read more

Morrisons is expanding its collaboration with Too Good To Go to provide 'Surprise Bags' from approximately 930 of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores in the fight against food waste. read more

Stephan Weist from Rewe Group Buying discusses with Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has significantly shifted towards regional and local sourcing in recent years. Could this approach serve as a model for other regions in Europe as well? read more

The technical manager of Tesco, fruit and melon expert James Cackett, has been working with seed companies for 18 years to find new and rare varieties that customers can enjoy. read more

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reported their second quarter results today. In Q2, the Group's net sales were €22.3 billion, up 0.7% at constant exchange rates and up 1.2% at actual exchange rates. Q2 comparable sales... read more

Iceland cuts 1,000 jobs as sales surpass £4 billion and losses are reduced. Sales at the supermarket chain Iceland exceeded £4 billion in the latest financial year, with pre-tax losses reduced by more than £30 million, according to recently filed accounts. The company also decreased its number of employees by 1,000. read more

The holiday atmosphere of August entices us to explore the retail realities of other countries. One of the closest to Italy, and one of the favorite summer destinations, is certainly Greece. Since 2008, the country has faced numerous internal problems due to the economic crisis, but it is read more

While some consumers consciously opt for sustainable packaging, others are skeptical. In online retail, recycled corrugated cardboard is the favorite choice for packaging products for shipping. These are the results of the current study "Sustainable Product." read more

According to their own statements, the food retailer has been donating 20 cents to Tafel Deutschland for almost a year, which uses the amount for digitalization, expansion of storage and transportation capacities, and promotion of volunteering. For example, the proceeds were used for. read more

Po raz pierwszy brytyjscy konsumenci będą mieli okazję kupić pomarańczowe arbuzy, słodszy wariant w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi typami o czerwonym miąższu, dostępne wyłącznie w Tesco. Ta odmiana, uprawiana w Hiszpanii, jest hybrydą opracowaną z odmian dziedzicznych z dawnych czasów. James

For the first time, British consumers will have the opportunity to purchase orange flesh watermelons, a sweeter variant compared to the traditional red flesh types, available exclusively at Tesco. This variety, cultivated in Spain, is a hybrid developed from ancient heirloom species. James read more

Rushton's, a UK-based greengrocer that prioritizes environmental sustainability, has announced its attainment of ISO 14001 certification. This achievement underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Being a progressive greengrocer, Rushton's pursued ISO 14001 certification to validate its commitment to protecting the environment. read more

Nowa Zelandia: Akcja strajkowa w WoolworthsPracownicy sklepów Woolworths na terenie Nowej Zelandii podjęli akcję strajkową z powodu problemów z płacami i obsadą etatów. Członkowie First Union głosowali za podjęciem działań po załamanych negocjacjach. Źródło: supermarketnews.co.nz Les Mousquetaires planują zainwestować 100 mln euro w Portugali... read more

Daemyung Farms Corporation imports fruits which are distributed to retailers in Korea, and also exports Korean fruits from its own farms. "Our main export fruits are pears, shine muscat grapes, peaches, persimmons, strawberries, and melons. Last year we expanded our fruit offerings to include." read more