Despar
Present in 48 countries around the world, Spar is aware of its responsibility when it comes to sustainability and responsible food retailing.
Mon 03/07/2023 by By Pierre Escodo
Mercadona
In 2022, Mercadona donated a total of 25,100 tons of products, 23,200 in Spain and 1,900 in Portugal. This figure is equivalent to more than 418,200 shopping carts and represents a 22% increase compared to the previous year. This aid was distributed in collaboration with over 550 solidarity entities in Spain and Portugal.
Mon 03/07/2023 by by Maria Belen Barbini
Walmart
In the US, households are spending over 20% more for the same fruits and vegetables than they were in 2019. This is the finding of a study by Category Partners […]
Wed 28/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Freshippo
Chinese retail chain Freshippo has signed a strategic partnership with NZ kiwi specialist Zespri, Chilean fruit exporter Garces Fruit, and US berry marketer Driscoll’s. Freshippo operates over 300 stores across […]
Thu 22/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Eroski
The consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spanish homes continues to fall. In the period from January to November 2022, the volume stood at 6.4m tons, which is 12.5% […]
Thu 15/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Bloomberg
There is no sign of food inflation abating in the UK, where potato, carrot and onion prices have hit their highest wholesale prices in over 40 years. The primary reason […]
Wed 14/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
FACUA
A study by Spanish consumer association Facua has found that of the 1,000 food items affected by the VAT reduction, 43.8% have seen an increase in their price in supermarkets. […]
Wed 14/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Doñana Fresa
“Stop the theft of water to produce cheap strawberries!” This is the slogan of the German citizens’ platform Campact!, which has been collecting signatures online to push German supermarkets to […]
Tue 13/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
ROGER CASTELLON/ AECOC
Last week, the 25th AECOC Congress of Fruits and Vegetables, held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, gathered together more than 600 producers, distributors and associations of the sector. […]
Tue 13/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
LIDL GB
Lidl GB has called for supermarkets to introduce packaging designs that make fruit and veg more appealing to children. The discounter’s call comes after sales increased by over a third […]
Mon 12/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Freshfel Europe
At the Freshfel Europe Annual Event, Salvo Laudani, President of Freshfel Europe, called on the sector to join forces in reinforcing the role of the sector as essential and address […]
Mon 12/06/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
