Retail
High supply of tomatoes due to weather conditions
2024-05-31 10:00
The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply.
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Fałszywe gospodarstwa & brzydkie prawdy
2024-05-31 00:00
Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic.
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With the weather continuing to be very unpredictable, Irish domestic consumption and retail trade remain strong. Some progress was made in planting last week when the weather cooperated, but it took a few days for the ground to dry out before any groundwork could begin. Wet weather conditions this week have now put a stop to it.
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China and the 'push and pull' in the onion campaign
2024-05-31 00:00
According to sources in the sector consulted by Fruit Today, this year retailers in Spain have even bought onions from a source as unusual as China. Normally, until the end of April and the beginning of May, supermarkets do not usually buy onions. But the
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In the twentieth week of 2024, the volumes of fruit and vegetables at fixed weight are still growing and there is still a minimal deflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is stagnant in terms of volumes but with a slight inflation. Among the channels, supermarket sales are increasing again, the only one showing positive growth along with the usual discount stores.
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Les Mousquetaires plan to invest €240 million in Portugal by 2029.
2024-05-31 00:00
France: Les Mousquetaires to invest €240 million in Portugal by 2029
French retail group Les Mousquetaires, known for operating the Intermarché, Bricomarché, and Roady brands, has announced ambitious plans for its operations in Portugal. Reports indicate that the French retailer intends to invest €240 million in the country by 2029. read more
French retail group Les Mousquetaires, known for operating the Intermarché, Bricomarché, and Roady brands, has announced ambitious plans for its operations in Portugal. Reports indicate that the French retailer intends to invest €240 million in the country by 2029. read more
AI and technology for innovating Grocery Retail and the new normal
2024-05-31 00:00
The last four years have been very particular for the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO). Although data from 2020 generally indicate an increase in sales value, a more careful analysis shows that while during the Covid period volumes grew by up to 5.1%, in 2023 they were...
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"Top fruit grown in tall orchards offers a distinctive flavor that appeals to consumers."
2024-05-31 00:00
A quick look at the fruit and vegetable aisle in supermarkets will show many familiar varieties. Whether it's Jonagold or Elstar apples, or Conference pears, these names are often recognized. While new varieties are constantly being introduced, many of them are still based on traditional types.
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Aldi is investing £750m in a Kent-based apple grower.
2024-05-30 13:00
The family-owned fruit grower AC Goatham & Son, based in Kent, has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi.
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Co-op is reducing prices for its member owners on up to 54 fruit and vegetable items.
2024-05-30 00:00
Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network
SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more
SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more
Irish retail demand and home consumption continue to be robust.
2024-05-30 00:00
Zapotrzebowanie na detaliczną sprzedaż i konsumpcję domową pozostaje silne w związku z nadchodzącym długim weekendem. Jeśli chodzi o nasadzenia, wielu plantatorów na północnym wschodzie kraju zbliża się do zakończenia, ale postępy w południu i południowym wschodzie kraju są znacznie wolniejsze. Ciężkie burze zatrzymały.
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"In the coming years, we will have over 120 hectares dedicated to persimmon cultivation in South America."
2024-05-30 00:00
Rojo Brillante persimmons have once again appeared on the shelves of European supermarkets, thanks to the expansion of the crop in South America. Some Spanish companies have brought their expertise to these countries in order to import and market persimmons during the off-season. One of these companies is the Valencian company The Natural.
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US (PA): Layser’s Flowers will close its retail center on June 1 to concentrate on its wholesale business.
2024-05-30 00:00
Po 45 latach pracy w Layser's Flowers Garden Center and Gift Shop jako menedżerka, Lu Layser przechodzi na emeryturę 1 czerwca - wraz z jej odejściem, firma zmienia swoje podejście. Centrum Ogrodnicze i Sklep Detaliczny przy 501 Washington Ave., w Myerstown, zamknie się 1 czerwca, ale firma będzie kontynuować
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Lidl, in Villafranca, its most sustainable store ever
2024-05-30 00:00
It was presented to the press yesterday (Wednesday, May 29th) and will officially open its doors to customers today, May 30th, 2024, the new Lidl in Villafranca di Verona: the most sustainable supermarket ever built by the brand in Italy. The store, which replaces the historic point...
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"We are facing a demand-driven market with no surplus supply from Southern Europe."
2024-05-30 00:00
At the beginning, the fleece-covered facilities of Abenhardt company, the first organic zucchinis of this season could be harvested as early as week 22. Starting from week 23/24, larger quantities will be available for both the organic specialty trade and regular retail grocery trade, as Managing expects.
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Aldi is investing £750 million with a British apple grower.
2024-05-30 00:00
A family-owned fruit farm based in Kent has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. AC Goatham & Son has been supplying a variety of apples and pears to Britain's fourth-largest supermarket since 2016. Last year, they were announced as Aldi's exclusive supplier of British apples. The new deal is for 20 years.
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Grocery shopping is cashier-free with Rewe's Pick&Go.
2024-05-30 00:00
Doing grocery shopping without scanning products and using cash registers is now possible in stores belonging to the German group Rewe. As announced by the retailer itself online, the service will be available through the use of the Rewe Pick&Go app.
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Organic: the potential is there, but we need to believe in it.
2024-05-30 00:00
During the last Macfrutho event, I had the opportunity to participate in a seminar that analyzed the state of the art and future prospects of the Organic sector. I shared my point of view on how this category is treated in the fruit and vegetable departments of Italian large-scale retail.
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Chcielibyśmy stworzyć wiodący biznes w produkcji warzyw szklarniowych w Ameryce Północnej.
2024-05-30 00:00
In June of 2022, Cox Enterprises made an investment in Mucci Farms and subsequently announced the launch of its new business, Cox Farms. The decision to invest in Mucci Farms was driven by the potential for growth and innovation in the agricultural sector, particularly in greenhouse farming.
The investment from Cox Enterprises is expected to bring significant benefits to Mucci Farms, its retail partners, and consumers. For Mucci Farms, the partnership provides access to additional resources, expertise, and market opportunities that can help accelerate its expansion and development of new products.
Retail partners of Mucci Farms are likely to benefit from increased supply chain efficiencies, enhanced product quality, and potentially new offerings resulting from the investment. Consumers, on the other hand, can expect a continued supply of high-quality, innovative produce from Mucci Farms, as well as potential improvements in sustainability practices and distribution networks.
Overall, the investment by Cox Enterprises signifies a strategic move to support and drive growth in the agriculture industry, with the aim of benefiting all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of fresh produce. read more
The investment from Cox Enterprises is expected to bring significant benefits to Mucci Farms, its retail partners, and consumers. For Mucci Farms, the partnership provides access to additional resources, expertise, and market opportunities that can help accelerate its expansion and development of new products.
Retail partners of Mucci Farms are likely to benefit from increased supply chain efficiencies, enhanced product quality, and potentially new offerings resulting from the investment. Consumers, on the other hand, can expect a continued supply of high-quality, innovative produce from Mucci Farms, as well as potential improvements in sustainability practices and distribution networks.
Overall, the investment by Cox Enterprises signifies a strategic move to support and drive growth in the agriculture industry, with the aim of benefiting all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of fresh produce. read more
Prominent figures in the retail, foodservice, and marketing industries are getting ready for the Festival of Fresh.
2024-05-29 17:00
Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024.
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