In Melbourne, a resident shared a photo from Preston Woolworths, showcasing the heavy reliance on plastic packaging for fruits, raising concerns about its environmental impact. The person also raised doubts about the effectiveness of prohibiting single-use checkout bags when other products are still wrapped in plastic. read more

UK: Ulverston Co-op has been relaunched after undergoing a significant makeover. The Market Street store now features a fresh new look after a seven-week renovation project. The revamped Co-op now offers an in-store bakery and emphasizes fresh, chilled, and healthy produce. read more

However, trade logistics is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and an uncertain trading environment. The EHI study "Success Factors of Modern Trade Logistics" conducted for the first time, highlights this changing landscape. read more

Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024

Supermarket chain Giant has announced that it will be closing its ninth store in Singapore by September 2024. This decision comes as the company faces stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery chains. The affected store is situated in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. read more

Co-op has become the first UK retailer to transition its entire selection of fresh-cut roses to be 100% Fairtrade, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade mark. The convenience retailer reports having sold over 71 million Fairtrade stems in 2023. These roses are sourced from read more

A survey conducted by the British Growers Association (BGA) has highlighted the level of anxiety among producers regarding the proposed modifications to the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), which they are required to pass in order to supply UK retailers. read more

Lidl has become an official partner of the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League until the end of the 2026/27 season. read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

Australian Avocados, the leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries have been awarded the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2024 as part of their international marketing campaign. read more

The prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. read more

"At CAAR, we are very satisfied to have achieved this important goal. Finally - explained the president of the Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese, Gianni Indino - we have received the formal communication of admission to the non-repayable funding of 10 million euros from" read more

ALDI plans to purchase around 40,000 tons of fruit from Spanish suppliers to stock all its stores in the country throughout 2024. This supermarket chain guarantees a range based

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WisconsinDoug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor shared his update on September 4. "The harvest is fully underway here," Doug stated. "We are currently shipping yellow onions in all sizes. Reds from Wisconsin are also available now, earlier than usual. Retailers are always enthusiastic about promoting locally grown produce." read more

A trend that has been popular on social media for some time now continues to gain traction, turning the supermarket into a meeting place for those looking for love or a simple flirt. How? By placing an upside-down pineapple directly in their shopping cart, as reported by corriere.it. read more

Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

WisconsinDoug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor submitted his report on September 4. "The harvest is in full swing here," Doug said. "We are shipping yellow onions in all sizes. Reds from Wisconsin are also available now, earlier than usual. Retailers are always excited to promote locally grown produce." read more

The Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. The winners were announced during a presentation. read more

To savor an experience that city life has now denied to most people, to be able to see firsthand what lies behind the fruit we buy at the supermarket, to find a unique opportunity to break away from the daily routine during a time of year that offers. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

This corresponds to an increase of almost five percent compared to the previous year (195 billion euros), as reported by the EHI Retail Institute. However, there was an inflation rate of twelve percent in food prices last year. The price-driven sales development leads to only read more