Mercadona is the undisputed leader in the Spanish distribution sector and throughout its history, it has stood out for breaking the traditional schemes which have made it a retailer that is revolutionary in its approach to the market. read more

Noud Spetgens from Nesco, a Dutch company that grows and sells organic mushrooms in Europe, states, "It's currently stable, with no craziness, shortages, or overproduction." He also anticipates growth, mentioning that some Dutch supermarkets do not offer organic mushrooms yet. read more

M&S is announcing today the initial results of the first retailer-run 'autonomous field' trial, which will result in the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. They are the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an 'autonomous field' trial. In partnership with. read more

Driscoll's has announced the return of its Sweetest Batch Blueberries to Woolworths stores across Australia. This seasonal product is known for its distinct flavor profile. The blueberries, chosen for their larger size, intense sweetness, and crisp texture, are grown in Coffs Harbour. read more

Fairtrade is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its sustainable banana program, which aims to guarantee that workers on certified banana plantations worldwide earn at least the living wage for their country, while also assisting retailers in meeting their sustainable banana commitments. read more

The Dutch marketing company The Greenery has announced that it will be supplying Savoy pointed cabbage to the supermarket chain Jumbo for the first time this fall. This decision comes in response to the increasing demand for plant-based foods among younger adult consumers. read more

Over 300,000 tons of kiwis were exported out of the country, generating a record value of over 600 million euros. A large portion ended up in German retail, followed by Spain, Belgium, and France. Italian kiwis also found their way to the USA, Mexico, and Brazil outside of the EU. read more

Unicoop Firenze is gradually renewing its stores to offer more modern and functional points of sale. As part of this process, the Coop supermarket in Buonconvento (Si), located in via di Bibbiano, is being aligned with the new format of the brand. read more

Lidl Ireland named Retailer of the Year at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. Lidl Ireland has been awarded the title of Retailer of the Year for the first time at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. The leading discount retailer in the market also received a record 104 award medals at the prestigious event, including. read more

This week marks the arrival of LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus in supermarkets, cultivated in the fertile regions at the base of the Southern Alps. The unique climatic conditions of cooler nights and warmer days contribute to the development of asparagus spears, known for their sweet flavor and succulence. read more

In August 2024, a negative month-on-month change is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.5%) and in volume (-0.4%). Sales of food products remain steady in value, but decrease in volume (-0.2%), while non-food product sales decrease both in value and volume. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced a UK exclusive deal, stating that it will produce approximately 600,000 punnets of homegrown strawberries this winter for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer. read more

Asda is testing a new three-tiered school engagement program to assist children in developing skills for a career in the food and drink industry. read more

The British supermarket chain Tesco has announced better-than-expected results for the first half (H1) of the financial year. read more

Morrisons has included a 'British Food Module' in its Foodmaker & Shopkeeper Tours to educate children about the process of British food from farm to store. read more

Before the storms, the harvest conditions were rather hot, but now it is the high humidity that is causing problems with harvesting and storage. On the demand side, there are reports of slowly increasing demand from the food retail sector, and exports to Southeast Europe have also been successful this year. read more

In week 38, the fruit and vegetable department at LCC experienced growth in sales value, with a stable average price mix. At the channel level, supermarkets stand out, while hypermarkets continue to decline. Among the vegetable categories, fennel shows a lively summer in terms of sales, but the beginning of the... read more

Amazon wprowadza etykietę klimatyczną w Belgii i Szwecji

Amazon rozszerza swoją etykietę "Climate Pledge Friendly" na Belgii i Szwecję, ułatwiając klientom filtrowanie wyszukiwań, aby wyróżnić produkty z zrównoważonymi cechami. Źródło: retaildetail.eu.

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Dümmen Orange is promoting its Kalanchoe brand, Calandiva, in Japan with a fresh marketing approach and new retail solutions. This initiative aims to elevate the value of Kalanchoe in the Japanese market and expand the brand's presence domestically. As part of the promotional campaign, Dümmen Orange is implementing innovative strategies to attract customers and increase brand awareness in Japan. read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is introducing three delicious, fresh carrot products in the new Bolthouse Fresh™ packaging. The new products, designed for both retail and foodservice customers, are Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. "This is a significant year for us, highlighting our dedication." read more