Freshfel Europe
Freshfel’s General Delegate Philippe Binard was a keynote speaker at the conference ‘An EU School Scheme Fit for the Future’ hosted by the European Commission. Reviewing the economic aspects of […]
Thu 01/12/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
EuroCommerce
The Board of Directors of EuroCommerce, the organisation that brings together retail and wholesale distribution in Europe, has made an urgent call for measures to be taken to help trade […]
Mon 17/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Since 2016, Lidl has marketed 3-5kg boxes of fruit and vegetables that are close to their expiration date, as well as pastries from the previous day or fading flowers. About […]
Mon 25/07/2022 by Pierre Escodo
SEWCREAM/Adobe Stock
From labour and transportation availability to material and input costs, supply chain disruptions are causing issues throughout the North America produce industry.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Nadia Venticinque
Ocado Group
Online supermarket Ocado enjoyed strong sales in 2021, with revenue up 7.2%, but growth was constrained by HGV driver shortages as well as a warehouse fire in southeast London when […]
Wed 16/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
rawpixel.com, Freepik
As Hong Kong tightens its Covid-19 restrictions amidst record new infections, consumers face a vegetable shortage due to truck drivers testing positive being unable to bring supplies from mainland China. […]
Tue 15/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Flatart/Modified
China has reopened four of its land border checkpoints to allow the passage of cargo trucks and trains transporting fruits from Thailand through neighbouring countries, following a period of suspension. […]
Thu 27/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Carrefour France
Carrefour announced the renewal of 11 of its “Carrefour Quality Lines” and responsible supply chains with French farmers.
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo
Shipping company Maersk Kanoo UAE has signed an agreement with DP World’s trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to launch its first warehousing and distribution facility in […]
Tue 28/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: Walmart USA
US retailer Walmart is to open pop-up e-commerce distribution centres to fulfil home delivery orders this Christmas.
Tue 17/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
The Irish Times
Almost 200 members of staff at banana supplier Fyffes are to be tested for coronavirus after an outbreak among 10 workers, according to the BBC. All staff at Fyffes’ distribution […]
Mon 17/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
BBC News
German discounter Lidl is growing its presence in Scotland. According to the BBC, the retailer has recently opened a new 58,500 m2 Scottish distribution centre in North Lanarkshire costing £70 […]
Tue 29/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
