The social impact brand Thx! has announced the appointment of Jay Guzman as its new Vice President of Growth & Gratitude. Guzman will be instrumental in developing and enhancing strategic partnerships with retailers, brands, and growers within Thx!'s worldwide network in this newly established position. read more

The 2024 melon campaign of Agricola Don Camillo, based in Brescello (Re), has been launched, bringing together over 60 agricultural companies located in various Italian regions. The focus is on the most innovative products, such as Dino and Limelone Froggy. "They have the ability to add that premiumness factor needed." read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

Maraldi Sementi is the organizer of a technical week dedicated to visiting experimental onion fields. The Maraldi Onion Field Days (29 July - 3 August) will take place at the Ghini company in Imola (Bologna). Italian, European, and international distributors, growers, and producers are invited to attend. read more

Durian traders in Singapore have noticed a 20% decrease in supply due to severe weather conditions in Malaysia affecting the harvest season and the import of durians into Singapore. However, retail prices for durians have remained unaffected. read more

iKN Italy, a leading company in managerial training and business event organization for over 35 years, updates the agenda for the 24th edition of the Retail Forum, the largest technological networking hub for the Retail world community, scheduled for October 30, 2024. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

CFO Marjolein Frederickx has been appointed as the new CEO of Lidl for Belgium and Luxembourg, replacing Matúš Gála who is moving to the company's international headquarters in Germany. Source: retaildetail.eu Indian retailer DMart has reported a 17.5% increase in Q1. read more

Amazon's treatment of its suppliers has been brought to the forefront following comments from Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Mark White, who stated that the company's performance has significantly declined over the past year. read more

ALDI is celebrating its second anniversary in the Canary Islands this July. The company landed in the archipelago on July 13, 2022, and during this time, it has consolidated its presence with a

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Supermarkets are increasing the promotion and export of Vietnamese agricultural products. MM Mega Market Vietnam has successfully exported Vietnamese agricultural and seafood products to Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), and Turkey since 2019. Key export products include sweet... read more

In Val Venosta, the mountain cherry harvest of Vip has begun: the campaign will last until mid-August. The volumes are expected to reach around 650 tons, in line with the previous season, with larger sizes (28+). Debut in the premium line of a major retailer. read more

Morrisons has partnered with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) to support its farmers in their journey towards achieving net zero emissions. read more

Aldi is planning to open over 10 new stores in the UK in the upcoming months. read more

The grocery stores are once again advertising Iceberg lettuce extensively. The demand for Iceberg lettuce has increased recently. Due to the summer weather and the soccer season, consumers have been encouraged to grill more, making Iceberg lettuce a must-have side dish. At the same time, private retailers had to... read more

In particular, the Swiss food retail sector was anything but pleased with the plan, which was largely driven by National Councillor Christine Badertscher (Green Party). The Swiss Retail Association, representing chains such as Migros, Coop, and Denner, had objections to the proposal. read more

Belgium: Revamped Okay Boutersem to reopen as a sustainable local supermarket on 12 July
Okay Boutersem will reopen its doors on Friday, 12 July, after a comprehensive renovation. The freshmart will feature wide aisles for a pleasant shopping experience, making it easy to choose from our extensive selection. read more

ALDI has intensified its expansion in Spain in the last two years with nearly 90 new establishments, increasing its number of stores by 24% since 2022. These openings have involved the

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The UK's first 100 per cent Fairtrade-certified macadamia nuts will be available for purchase at Central Co-op stores before Fairtrade Fortnight in September, the retailer announced today (10 July). read more

Farm Trans has been operating on the European continent for many years, but in recent years, they have also acquired customers outside of Europe who depend on their logistics services. One of these customers is located in Egypt and specializes in cultivating, harvesting, packaging, and delivering vegetables. read more