On the occasion of World Environment Day (celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, June 5), Conad, a leading Italian retail chain, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. It does so in partnership with Chep, a global provider of supply chain services and solutions. read more

During a recent seminar organized by the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), Don Mac Farlane from Woolworths Foods spoke to members about the crucial role that packaging plays in ensuring food safety. "Packaging serves as the first line of defense against contamination," he stated. read more

Asda has named Matt Heslop, the chief operating officer of Lidl, to its executive leadership team. read more

Italian melon suppliers have reported a significant increase in average retail prices in their domestic market over the past few years. read more

Tesco and the top avocado supplier Westfalia Fruit are reducing plastic waste by implementing laser etchings and eliminating plastic stickers on extra-large avocados. read more

The program supports Naturland farmers who implement additional measures for biodiversity. Already, over 100 farmers have signed up. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The assembly of Lillo S.p.A., the parent company of the Podini family from Bolzano, which includes Md S.p.A - operating in the discount segment of the retail sector - and Dedagroup S.p.A - active in the Information Technology sector, approved the consolidated financial statements. read more

Another year of success for Todis, an Italian chain owned by Iges Srl - a company controlled by the cooperative Pac2000A Conad - operating in organized retail, which closed 2023 with a turnover of 1.167 billion euros and a growth of +16% in total network. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy Wielka Brytania doświadczyła spadku wskaźników inflacji, co częściowo przypisuje się temu, że wysokie stopy z początku 2023 roku przestały wpływać na obliczenia. Obecność zarówno ryzyka domowego, jak i geopolitycznego stwarza pytania dotyczące przyszłej trajektorii inflacji. Na dzień kwiecień 2024 roku, Wielka Brytania... read more

Asda has formed a new three-way partnership with food redistribution charity Fareshare and food sharing app Olio, which has extended its 'back of store' food donation program to 209 UK stores. read more

The measures carried out in cooperation with Westfalia Fruit could lead to savings of more than 20 million plastic tray packages with the introduction in all stores, just for the double-pack avocado. This could reduce the number of pre-packaged avocados to up to 25 million. read more

Thermo King®, a prominent company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Cold Chain Federation member Trane Technologies, has announced that DP World logistics group and food retailer Woolworths are the first in Africa to operate the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. read more

Last week, Bram Werkman said goodbye as the director of potato wholesaler Landjuweel after 50 years of dedicated service. Around 100 people from the industry, including suppliers, customers, former supermarket buyers, and colleagues, gathered at Beachclub Kaap Hoorn to reminisce about Bram's extensive career in the potato business. read more

Morocco has recently seen the launch of Yola Fresh, a platform aimed at improving the connection between smallholder farmers and retailers by cutting out middlemen. This ensures the efficient delivery of fresh produce at fair prices. The company has just announced a $7 million investment. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths has added popular Kiwi winter favorites to its Low Price program as part of a seasonal shake-up. The aim is to provide customers with the assurance that these seasonal products will remain at the same price for weeks. read more

Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey's history and is on par with last year's record of $22.9 billion. read more

The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-Asaja) - as reported on Valenciafruit.com - has filed a complaint with the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) to investigate whether Lidl has sold oranges below the production cost. read more

The UK supermarket Lidl GB has confirmed that Joanna Gomer has assumed the role of marketing director. read more

Lidl unveils 'Italy's greenest supermarket'. Lidl Italia has opened what it describes as Italy's most eco-friendly supermarket outlet. The new supermarket in Villafranca di Verona, which replaces the existing Lidl store at the same location, was designed and built with sustainability in mind. read more