Awokado stało się najnowszym produktem w dziale świeżych produktów, który Aldi South Group wprowadził do swojego nowego modelu odpowiedzialnego pozyskiwania. read more

Dwa lata po uruchomieniu strategii odpowiedzialnego zaopatrzenia przez grupę Aldi South, Franka Rodriguez, dyrektor globalnego zaopatrzenia, rozmawia z Chrisem White'em o rozszerzeniu ich modelu zaopatrzenia etycznego na awokado. Odkrywa także, że więcej kategorii, takich jak mango, cytrusy, melony, read more

Aldi is planning to invest £67 million in upgrading its existing stores in 2025. read more

Tesco has reported a record demand for rhubarb, with a 200 percent increase in sales during the so-called 'forced' season of January to March. read more

In the first edition of its nutrition report, Aldi Suisse presents binding goals. The newly released report was created in cooperation with the Swiss Society for Nutrition SGE and underscores the clear commitment of the discount retailer to promoting conscious nutrition. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

Afrucat, Business Association of Fruit from Catalonia, presented today the latest observations from the Infolineal

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In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The potato confirms its role as the consumption queen, especially in the retail sector, with discount stores leading the way, where, despite a nearly 40 percentage point increase in prices over the last two years, consumption has remained almost stable. This increase in consumer prices has led to read more

"The food retail customer is looking for German green asparagus. Until now, they have been purchasing Spanish asparagus because it has always been much cheaper. German green asparagus is primarily known for its high anthocyanin content. As Mr. Meinhardt has already pointed out, the key factor in marketing is." read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

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How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionize quality control in the fruit and vegetable industry? In his recently completed master's thesis, Robert Hoffmann from the Technical University of Munich has extensively explored this topic and demonstrates the potentials throughout the entire... read more

Citrus fruits play an important role in the promotional activities of the retail sector during the winter months. However, during the current season of 2024/25 from September 2024 to mid-February 2025, the number of advertising efforts for citrus fruits has decreased by 13% overall. read more

Bayer has created a new digital tool called ResiYou that predicts phytosanitary residues in fruit trees. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence to assist in decision-making and tracking of crops, aiding growers in meeting supermarket requirements and consumer preferences. read more

Tosca has announced that Megamark, a leading retailer in southern Italy, is now using its reusable crates for the transportation, distribution, and display of fresh products at the point of sale. read more

Megamark, a distribution group in Southern Italy, has partnered with Tosca. With over 600 points of sale across Puglia, Campania, Molise, Basilicata, and Calabria, Megamark ranks as the eighth-largest retailer in Italy, with a turnover of more than EUR 3 billion. To support its operations, read more

Although in the past thirty years, large-scale organized distribution and online sales by giants like Amazon have taken over a significant portion of commerce for a wide range of products, there is now a social desire to return to shopping in neighborhood stores or local markets. read more

Isle of Man: Tesco reopens final former Shoprite store

The last of nine new Tesco stores is set to open on the Isle of Man following the supermarket chain's takeover of Shoprite. The new Express store on Victoria Road replaces the Winerite Neighbourhood Food Store on the site.

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The new year starts off on the right foot for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, after a positive closure of 2024. Vegetables are the category that most helps the recovery of consumption, but there is also a revival for service products. The average price mix is increasing, even though. read more