Aldi is testing out the elimination of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of several fruit and vegetable products. read more

Frunature, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has introduced a new and innovative packaging design for fresh organic ginger that offers advantages for both retailers and consumers. The fresh organic ginger Pillow Pack not only safeguards the product from potential damage but also addresses consumers' concerns regarding food safety and sanitation. read more

From July 31st to September 17th, the Great fruit & veg challenge returns for its fifth edition at British retailer Sainsbury's stores. The challenge involves customers receiving missions through the Nectar app, where they will be required to buy portions of fruits and vegetables. read more

In the future, the shopping baskets, known as rolling and hand baskets, of the two retail divisions Kaufland and Lidl will no longer be made of new plastic, but to a large extent from recycled post-consumer recyclate from the environmental division PreZero, as Schwarz mentioned. read more

Since 1926, Freddi Prodotti Ortofrutticoli has been a company specialized in the distribution of fresh onions, a leading supplier for large-scale retail trade and also active in foreign markets. Among the flagship products are the Borettana onion from Emilia, various varieties of onions and potatoes. read more

This is communicated by the online supermarket, which also refers to figures from the Federal Statistical Office highlighting the increasing importance of online food shopping in Germany. According to the data, in 2023, 23% of 16- to 74-year-olds stated that they had purchased food online in the past three months. read more

ALDI has increased its purchases from national suppliers by 37% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2021. With this increase in purchases, the company has raised its

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A new study conducted by the prominent electrical retailer AO.com has unveiled that the average person in Britain discards £450 worth of freezable essential foods annually – amounting to around £35,000 over their lifetime. read more

Even the average prices for vegetables in supermarkets were higher in the first six months of this year compared to the previous year. This is based on a report citing research data from the analysis firm NielsenIQ on the purchasing behavior of Dutch consumers. read more

In Paris, the Olympics are taking place, and as has happened on other occasions, retailers in the fruit and vegetable departments are dedicating special displays with initiatives that theatrically enhance the area and highlight certain products. And this is happening both in Italy and. read more

Like many retailers, fresh produce is one of Nova Coop's assets in its product offering, to which it dedicates ample display and assortment space. The cooperative has just opened a Coop store in Ivrea (To) covering a total area of 2,300 square meters, including 220 square meters specifically for the fruit and vegetable department. read more

Spain's Uvasdoce Fresh has launched Mojito Fresh, a new table grape variety developed by Bloom Fresh. It boasts a unique flavor profile that combines sweet spearmint notes with a mix of Moscatel and labrusca. Mojito Fresh will be available in major retailers in Spain, including Consum, Carrefour, and others. read more

The British tomato industry is asking its UK retail customers and the government for assistance in addressing issues arising from post-Brexit delays in importing tomato seeds and young plants from Europe. read more

"Our long-term e-mobility strategy includes a 360-degree approach, ranging from electricity generation to fast charging stations at our stores and logistics centers, to the use of battery-electric service vehicles and trucks," said Alessandro Wolf, CEO of Lidl Austria. read more

Foodiverse, which has farmland and production plants in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, offers a comprehensive range of over 1,600 references for both retail and foodservice and Horeca.

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Given the few acceptance gaps, the association urges the development of attractive and predictable offers by payment service providers instead of introducing a less effective obligation. "Mandating retailers to accept card payments is not a solution. A read more

Morrisons will become the exclusive retail partner of Love British Food, using all associated branding in-store, online, and on own-label products. read more

Tesco has partnered with Ella’s Kitchen to promote healthier choices by providing customers with free vegetables when they purchase products from the brand. read more

Salads with the Terra Natura label come from farms that produce according to IP-SUISSE guidelines. Terra Natura represents food from Switzerland that is produced in an environmentally friendly and animal-friendly manner. Lidl Switzerland, according to the statement, wants to support this responsible production. read more

As part of the current social media campaign, Tokio Hotel band members Gustav and Georg, along with influential figures such as @niklasunddavid, @fabiundphil, and @dorothy.js, hosted the evening. Participants of the event had the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance. read more