The relationships between suppliers and supermarkets are always tense due to the power asymmetry, the speed at which operations take place, and the often present ability of supermarkets to switch suppliers. In challenging times, these relationships become even more strained.

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These are products certified with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), those rich in proteins, those with less sugar or without eggs, those free of glyphosate or with zero residue, those made in an artisanal or regional tradition, those vegan. read more

W dniu 15 czerwca kilka kontenerów zostało wypełnionych owocami pestkowymi przez producentów przed dwiema sklepami Intermarché w departamencie Pireneje Wschodnie. Dwa ciężarówki wylały 10 ton moreli i nektarynek (nieprzeznaczonych do spożycia) przed wejściami do sklepów. Ta akcja związku została podjęta w celu
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W ostatnich latach supermarkety starały się bardzo pomysłowo wyróżniać swoje działy z owocami i warzywami. W tym tygodniu w supermarkecie Auchan w Cognac (departament Charente), prezentowane są arbuz i melony. Na wystawie znajduje się traktor wypełniony dużymi arbuzami. read more

UK: Tesco CEO insists new marketplace is 'not trying to be Amazon'
Tesco's CEO has stated that the supermarket's new marketplace, launched earlier this month, is not attempting to emulate Amazon. The CEO emphasized that the main goal of the marketplace is to expand and diversify the product range. read more

The Essential Supermarket, better known as Super Discount, is the channel that more than any other rises to the headlines of the sector for its consistently aggressive pricing policy. Undoubtedly, affordability is the main mission, but in recent years there has been read more

Morrisons has revealed a new TV commercial to commemorate 125 years since its founder William Morrison first established the business as a market stall in Bradford. read more

Carrefour Italia has obtained Gender Equality Certification, issued by the certifying body Bureau Veritas, which attests the company's commitment to promoting gender equality and creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. Carrefour Italia, now a Company read more

Stavropol Krai in Russia has achieved self-sufficiency in apple production, with enough harvests to supply other regions, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov announced. "Every third apple on the shelves of Russian retail chains is from Stavropol," he stated. However, residents of Stavropol may still face challenges in accessing affordable and diverse fruits due to the focus on apple production. read more

This week, retailers emphasized graduation and Father's Day celebrations by showcasing a variety of festive produce options. There was a strong focus on both conventional and organic fruits, with peaches, nectarines, cherries, cantaloupes, and watermelons being heavily promoted. Many store chains also featured summertime items. read more

Berry grower Hall Hunter has high expectations for its 2024 UK blueberry season. The company has 140 hectares of production spread across four farms in Berkshire and Surrey and supplies all the major UK supermarkets. This year, it expects to harvest a crop of 3,000 tonnes of blueberries. read more

Tesco has announced higher revenue and sales volume for the first quarter. read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more

Masymas supermarkets, from the Valencian distributor Juan Fornés Fornés, S.A., has opened a new establishment at number 1 Avd. Blasco Ibáñez, next to the Isla de Corfú shopping center, in Alicante. read more

HilverdaFlorist's new Pot, Patio & Garden range this year includes not only new genetics but also retail concepts. One of these concepts is the stand-alone Dianthus concept Picture Perfect®, which is being showcased for the first time at the FlowerTrials from June 11 to 14. Get to know Dianthus Picture Perfect! read more

In just a few years since the Covid stagnation, European discounters have increased their average market share by an impressive 2%. This insight is derived from 'The State of Grocery Retail 2024 – Europe', a report produced by McKinsey & Company and EuroCommerce in partnership with Europanel. read more

Carrefour supports Spain. If the team wins their first match against Croatia, the company will apply a 50% discount on purchases of all wines, cava, and champagne to celebrate the team's victory. read more

UK: The largest grocery price increases over the past five years were highlighted in a report. Savings experts at BravoVoucher analyzed data from the Office for National Statistics on the average prices of food items from March 2019 to March 2024 to identify which items have experienced the biggest price hikes. read more

The recent article published on our platform, regarding the little importance given to organic products in Italy, authored by our Retail expert Giampaolo Ferri (click here for more details), has triggered reactions from several producers who have written to us agreeing with the thesis. read more

W odpowiedzi na obawy zgłoszone przez mieszkańca Norfolku dotyczące sprzedaży meksykańskiego szparaga w sklepie Tesco w Downham Market, sprzedawca wyjaśnił swoje stanowisko. Krytyka pojawiła się po tym, gdy osoba zauważyła dostępność szparagów z Meksyku pomimo obecności lokalnie uprawianych. read more