In week 27, the trends shown are very similar to the previous week, with the fruit and vegetable sector still decreasing, but with a slight reduction in deflation. In terms of distribution channels, the head-to-head competition between supermarkets and discount stores sees the former prevailing in the analyzed week. read more

We have repeatedly emphasized the concept of seasonality, explaining how retailers organize themselves to provide impactful and appropriate display and assortment solutions. In recent weeks, even melons have been the subject of initiatives. read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Ultimately, the situation escalated week by week and the market was undersupplied in the actual strawberry month of June. While this boosted prices, marketing had to proceed with caution to avoid prematurely delisting strawberries in retail outlets. The scarcity read more

Aldi has been named as the most popular supermarket in the nation, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months ending in June 2024. read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

Irish retail demand and home consumption remain above average for this time of year due to the very mixed weather conditions experienced so far. New season varieties are gradually being introduced to the market, which is helping balance supply and demand. Reports on yields are mixed, with the earliest ones... read more

Lidl has reached a new milestone in Spain by closing its latest fiscal year (from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024) with record net sales of 6,572 million euros. This accomplishment reflects an 8% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying its position as the third largest operator in Spain. read more

UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

The football hopes of England may have been shattered on Sunday, but there was still a reason to celebrate in the British grocery industry this week. read more

Australia: Coles and SecondBite join forces to alleviate winter hunger
Coles has initiated its yearly campaign in support of the national food rescue organization, SecondBite, to provide assistance to struggling Australians during the winter season. All donations collected by Coles, its customers, and suppliers will allow SecondBite to distribute unsold food items. read more

After the promotional campaign carried out for the United Kingdom (click here to learn more), the Amazon Fresh chain is experiencing a significant resurgence in the United States. read more

Meanwhile, according to Olivier Lefebvre, responsible for the Brands department at Star Fruits, there is no longer any need to explain the virtues of plums to retailers. And yet: "With their mix of sweetness, crunch, and juiciness, they promise a true delight," convincing with their "juicy texture." read more

In the last ten years, from 2014 to 2023, the role of discount stores in Italy has grown significantly, with a substantial doubling of total turnover (+120%), bringing their market share close to a quarter of the total Retail Distribution (23.7%), becoming, in all respects, a prevalent format. read more

Any retailer will tell you that delivery can be complicated, whether it's office paper or sandwich bread being delivered. But beyond the logistical challenges that come with delivery, imagine this: the product you are delivering is incredibly fragile and highly sensitive. read more

Very positive numbers for Giga by Marlene, the great apple of the Vog-Home of apples assortment, which is increasingly conquering consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, it has expanded its presence in Italian retail chains. And starting from April, it has seen an increase. read more

In a context of inheritance from the high inflation rates recorded in Spain in recent years, closing 2021 at 6.5%, 2022 at 5.7%, and 2023 at 3.1%, in 2023 the business strategy of... read more

A mixed picture emerges from the nearly 14,000 food products sold in Italian supermarkets and hypermarkets that highlight the presence of a beneficial ingredient on the label: the new edition of the Immagino Observatory by GS1 Italy, a semi-annual study monitoring phenomena of. read more

The localisms and micro-localisms are important assets for the Prestofresco brand (Crai client), which operates with 92 retail outlets distributed throughout the Northwest of the country, particularly in Piedmont, the region where the company, now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, is based. read more