Aldi is testing the sale of crownless pineapples in its latest effort to reduce food waste. read more

The international partnership focuses on the global ecological and social challenges of our time: protecting biodiversity, the climate, and natural resources such as freshwater. read more

Anecoop, a fruit and vegetable company in the Mediterranean, participated in the 26th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress held in Valencia, Spain. Piedad Coscollá, Head of Marketing and Corporate Image, moderated a round table discussion titled "Fruit and vegetables: can they be cool?" read more

John van Santen, Manager of Retail Services & Product Management at Royal FloraHolland, is transitioning to Metazet. He will be joining the executive board starting from September 1. John will take on the role of commercial director at Metazet in Wateringen. John expressed his gratitude to Royal FloraHolland, growers, and the entire team for his time there. read more

Austria: Lidl appoints Michael Kunz as new CEO
Lidl Austria has announced the appointment of Michael Kunz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st August 2024. Kunz will take over the position from Alessandro Wolf, according to the retailer.

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Turkish food delivery giant Getir raises $250 million read more

The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

In week 24, deflation increases compared to the previous weeks; in fact, Lcc fruit and vegetable volumes are still positive, but sales value is in the red. Among the channels, there is still a close competition between discount stores and supermarkets for the best performance. read more

Ondine, the flat nectarine protagonist of an innovative international Club project promoted by Frutaria and ASF Edition, is ready for its first real commercial campaign in Italy: the summer of 2024 will see it land in the fruit and vegetable department of the main retail chains. read more

Born in Westland, the heart of the horticulture industry in the Netherlands, Bart Sosef has been involved in this sector from a very young age. With an entrepreneurial spirit rooted in a family retail business and a master's degree in Food and Finance, Bart has accumulated read more

The study results provide a data- and fact-based overview, which contains forward-looking implications especially for the food retail sector. This is because the motives and needs of young adults - a very important target group in the future - are influencing the way that. read more

After the positive results of last year's commercial tests, the flat peach Ondine is ready for its first real marketing campaign in Italy, where it will be available in the fruit and vegetable department of major national supermarket chains with significant volumes produced in the region. read more

UK grocery sales growth slowed down in June due to the impact of wet weather, according to NIQ. Sales at British supermarkets increased by 1.1% in June, reflecting various factors such as the weather, strong sales in the previous year, and lower food inflation. read more

In 2023, Conad has confirmed its position as the leading retail brand in Italy. According to the unanimously approved document at the Assembly, Conad ended the year with a turnover of over 20 billion euros, an increase of 8.11% compared to 2022. read more

WEC Lines, a shortsea shipping company, entered the reefer container market for the first time this year with the commissioning of around 50 45 ft reefer containers. The company's primary focus has traditionally been on dry cargo, including supermarket-related products, as well as heavy cargoes such as. read more

The melon-growing campaign is proving to be quite fluctuating, as evidenced by the analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor regarding sales in hypermarkets and supermarkets from April to week 23 (first decade of June) in 2024. Indeed, after a strong start, with read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) analyzes "The state of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Italy", examining the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of May 2024, representing the landscape of Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. read more

Aldi in the United Kingdom is carrying out a project of high symbolic value – as reported on the retailer's website – which involves eliminating plastic packaging from bananas. The traditional plastic bag will be replaced with a paper band on selected lines. read more

Accordingly, both the percentage of those generally conscious of sustainability and the percentage of sustainability buyers have increased. "More and more consumers are buying sustainably and appreciate the corresponding assortments in retail, which are characterized by durable and read more

Alessandro Wolf, currently the CEO at Lidl Austria, will take on a new, higher-level role as an executive board member at Lidl Foundation starting in September 2024. In this position, he will be responsible for multiple countries. With his extensive international experience, he is well-equipped to take on this new challenge. read more

In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more