Asda has partnered with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK during the Wimbledon fortnight. Stewarts of Tayside, operated by Liam Stewart and his family, is the largest independent strawberry grower in Scotland. read more

With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector. Production peak in JuneAfter a month of May marked by particularly unfavorable weather conditions for the ripening of French strawberries, the production peak is expected this week. read more

In this survey of organized retail stores that we propose, we compared two chains in the Mantuan area that often make headlines in the industry but almost always in different and rarely convergent areas: Esselunga and read more

Week 21 sees a decrease in sales of fruit and vegetables sold by weight, while Lcc (Low Cost Carrier) sales are growing. There is still a discount trend on the rise, followed closely by supermarkets. read more

Germany: New Aldi Chief looks to internationalize purchasesAldi Nord is reorganizing its purchasing management, aiming to collaborate internationally. A veteran from Lidl has been brought in to assist with the process. Alexander Lauer will take on the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Aldi Nord starting on July 1st. read more

At various forums, Corbana has been urging European supermarkets to take action to ensure the sustainability of the banana sector. The organization has directly appealed to supermarkets, and most recently, at the FAO's World Banana Forum, a commission was established to pursue a more equitable... read more

Consumer habits are changing, and customers are increasingly inclined to opt for ready-made or easy-to-prepare solutions. Based on these considerations, retailers are adopting targeted solutions. Inside the Spazio Conad store in Sassari on Viale Porto... read more

Średnie ceny w supermarketach podobno wzrosły w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat, co pomogło zmniejszyć wpływ rosnących kosztów.

Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to mitigate the impact of rising costs. read more

Waitrose has acquired the meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, which will help expand the retailer's direct-to-consumer business and support its goal of becoming the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. read more

Aldi UK is investing in the local area for the supply of pome fruits and has recently signed an agreement for the supply of apples and pears with the company AC Goatham & Son. As reported by the chain in a press release, the agreement is worth £750 million and will last for twenty years. read more

Amazon expands UK grocery delivery

Amazon is now offering grocery delivery services to all its customers in eligible cities across the UK. Customers throughout the UK have various options for having groceries delivered by Amazon, including Amazon Fresh, Morrisons, Co-op, and Iceland. For customers who shop at read more

More than 200 producers, technicians, marketers, and retailers from Huelva's strawberry sector attended the third edition of the Genetics Forum. The goal of this annual event organized by Planasa is to share knowledge about the behavior of its commercial varieties (RedSayra, Red Samantha, and Red... read more

Southern Italy is the geographical area where Organized Retail is growing the most, also because historically it has been dominated by traditional retail. However, in recent years, the growth of important emerging distribution companies is changing the landscape. Within read more

In April 2024, a negative cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value and volume (respectively -0.1% and -0.3%). Sales of food products are declining (-0.7% in value and -0.9% in volume), while sales of non-food products are increasing (+0.3% in). read more

"For about two weeks now, we have been witnessing a real collapse of the tomato market and sales to large-scale retail distribution, a situation determined by a mix of factors. Among these, high temperatures have caused an overproduction in the Dutch and Spanish markets, resulting in" read more

The retail demand and consumption are still strong due to the mixed weather conditions that have increased demand. This year's weather has caused one of the latest planting seasons on record. Some growers in the east and southeast are still wrapping up their plantings. The majority of planting is expected to be finished within the next week. read more

The Global Omnium Auditorium at the Seville Aquarium has hosted this morning the XV Commercial Distribution Sector Conference, which has been held under the title of "Emotional Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence." Organized by the read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated yesterday (Wednesday, June 5th), Carrefour Italy announces the publication of its first Impact Report. read more

New World has been an integral part of New Zealanders' lives for 60 years, with its iconic red and black 'NW' diamond logo serving as a familiar and welcoming symbol. The inviting ambiance of New World welcomes visitors with the scent of freshly baked goods. read more

Fyffes has announced the appointment of Frank Burkhardt as Chief Commercial Officer to oversee an ambitious growth strategy, which includes the promotion of a new brand proposition, Trudi's. Fyffes exports to more than 500 retailers in 22 countries across Europe and North America. read more