Retail news from Eurofruit
Important developments in Europe’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Aldi announces record £900mn investment in UK
Retailer to open 40 new stores and upgrade its network of distribution centres
Picadeli Finland hits 350 salad bars as expansion continues
Greenfood Group’s AI-powered salad bar concept capitalises on rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and customisable meals
Spain highlights flavour and health with new mango campaign
€9.2mn marketing push emphasises freshness of mangoes imported from Spain’s Tropical Coast, targeting consumption growth in strategic European markets
Aldi’s Bardon DC begins fresh produce operations at scale
UK’s biggest automated warehouse begins first fruit and veg deliveries, as retailer pushes ahead with £1.6bn investment
Frigotec brings kiwifruit ripening to the fore
Ripening specialist is targeting the kiwifruit sector with its HappyRipe system, designed to solve retail quality inconsistencies while extending shelf-life
Marlene urges consumers to enjoy “gift of nature”
Having previously presented Marlene as a natural work of art, VOG is now inviting shoppers to see the brand’s apples as a “true gift of nature”
ETI report highlights impact of retail buying practices on banana workers
Research underscores the far-reaching consequences of irresponsible purchasing on the banana supply chain
SanLucar wins Supplier of the Year Award in Singapore
Cold Storage bestows honour on the Spanish company for second consecutive year
Fresh produce industry pays tribute to ‘Dr Food’ Professor David Hughes
Hughes was one of the global fresh produce industry’s most respected commentators, known for his provocative and entertaining analysis of consumer behaviour, marketing and supply chains
Delhaize targets fresh produce leadership with new strategy
As consumers in Belgium continue to fall well short of recommended intake, retailer doubles down on fresh produce promotion
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