The Chinese supermarket chain Freshippo, which is part of the Alibaba Group, has recently reached a new agreement for direct sourcing. This deal involves the procurement of fresh and frozen fruit directly from two companies in Chile. read more

In the anniversary year of Rijk Zwaan, they reflect on the development of the organic sector and discuss their expectations for the future. When Heidema joined Rijk Zwaan as a consultant for open-field crops in 1993, most organic farms were small. "They grew several different crops. read more

According to the Swedish supplier Greenfood, the demand for convenient, everyday solutions is constantly increasing. This is why the company is eager to enhance its partnership with Dagab, the purchasing and logistics division of the Axfood group of retailers. read more

According to the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, 11 million tons of food ended up in the trash in 2021. More than half of this waste was generated in private households, 7% in retail stores, and 17% in food service establishments. read more

Consolidation in the organic fruit and vegetable industry in Europe has resulted in the emergence of more large-scale grower suppliers capable of meeting the demand of major supermarket chains for a consistent volume of products throughout the year. read more

"If you work in commercial floriculture or horticulture, dealing with the effects of ethylene gas is a part of everyday life. Every hour that passes, whether your flowers and plants are in the greenhouse, in transit, or at retail, ethylene gas is affecting how they perform." read more

New image for the Every Day Low Price format Conad Spesa Facile by Cia-Conad, also featured on Gdoweek. The concept evolves by proposing a renewed idea of the retail point. The store space is large (3,000 sqm) and is open in Monselice (Pd), a food hub in the center. read more

Fairtrasa and Migros have announced the introduction of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) bananas from Ecuador. This is a significant step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture, as Migros becomes the first supermarket in the world to provide ROC™ bananas. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, ALDI reinforces its commitment to sustainability and presents results that highlight its progress in the fight against

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"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," says Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of Equifruit. "This year, we've grown 50 percent over last year, which shows that more and more retailers are offering Fairtrade bananas to their customers." It's a testament to the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products. read more

Meeting the needs of the entire value chain, especially by offering attractive varieties for supermarkets, that is the goal of Sakata at Fruit Attraction 2024.

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Portugal: Mercadona starts construction on its first supermarket in Lisbon city

Mercadona is making progress in its expansion plan in Portugal, as it has begun construction on a supermarket in Alta de Lisboa. The supermarket is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be the first in the city of Lisbon. read more

Organic grower and vegetable box company Riverford, led by founder and grower Guy Singh-Watson, has partnered with a group of British farmers to launch a new campaign for fairness in the supply chain. read more

The UK discount supermarket Aldi is converting over 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. read more

South Africa: SPAR rural hub initiative in the spotlight

SPAR South Africa launched the SPAR Rural Hub in the Mopani District of Limpopo in 2017 to help smaller producers enter the formal value chain. This initiative offers important technical and food safety training, and helps in facilitating access to... read more

The vegetable pricing landscape in Ukraine shows a diverse range across supermarkets and wholesale markets. This diversity is seen in the prices of key ingredients for borscht, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets. A study conducted by the Khvilya portal brought attention to this. read more

The brand, which is well established in national retail, is celebrating its return to another major supermarket chain, Día. However, it aspires to expand its presence in others.

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Australijskie giganty supermarketów wykorzystują swoją dominację, aby wydobywać ogromne zyski z rolników i rodzin, tak wynika z raportu australijskiego organu ds. konkurencji. Dziś Australijska Komisja Konkurencji i Konsumentów (ACCC) opublikowała swoje wstępne sprawozdanie na temat głównych supermarketów w kraju,... read more

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently marked its 40th anniversary of educating and advocating for ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and cannabis growers, as well as retailers. The board holds 5 meetings per year, including their Annual General Meeting (AGM). These meetings take place virtually, with one in-person gathering annually. read more

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently marked its 40th anniversary of educating and advocating for ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and cannabis growers, as well as retailers. The board convenes five times a year, including their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is held virtually. Once a year, they also... read more