ID Logistics takes over the operations of the Auchan distribution centre in Lędziny, Poland
As a major player in contract logistics, ID Logistics is strengthening its cooperation with Auchan Poland, a long-standing customer. In charge of a warehouse of the brand in Mszczonów (central-eastern Poland) for more than 8 years, ID Logistics will now take care of the operations of the distribution center in Lędziny (south-west of the country), from where deliveries are shipped to points of sale in southern Poland. The site is dedicated to the storage of dry and fresh food products as well as products requiring temperature-controlled storage (dairy products, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables).
Source: id-logistics.com
DIA sales increase 3.2% in Q1 2023, Spain drives results
Spanish retail group DIA has reported sales worth €1.78bln in the first quarter of its financial year, up 10% from the same period in 2022. The positive performance, especially in Spain and Portugal, allowed for a fourth consecutive positive quarter in net sales. In Portugal, like-for-like sales grew by 8.3% and net sales by 3.2%, to €140.5mln, offsetting the 7% reduction in store network and a decline in volume.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Belgium: Brand-new Colruyt Deinze opens its doors on Wednesday 3 May
On Wednesday 3 May 2023, the Colruyt Lowest Prices store in Deinze opened its doors. The store on Gampelaeredreef was completely demolished and rebuilt into a more sustainable store of roughly 2,300 m2. Store manager Sarah De Vlieger: "The fresh market has doubled in size. Customers can now find an even wider choice of products such as fruits and vegetables, salads, cheese or ready-to-eat meals".
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
S Group and Starship Technologies team up to launch robot grocery deliveries in Finland
S-kaupat, the online grocery store of Finnish firm S Group, will start express deliveries with delivery robots during the spring and summer, in partnership with Starship Technologies.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
India: Food-tech start-up Pluckk acquires 100% stake in meal kit brand KOOK
Pluckk, a digital lifestyle-oriented fresh food brand in the fruits and vegetables (F&V) space announced the acquisition of KOOK, an Indian food-tech start-up that offers a range of DIY meal kits, at a deal value of $1.3mln. The acquisition was through a combination of cash and equity, the company said in a statement.
Source: startup.outlookindia.com
Dunnes Stores maintains position as Ireland's leading supermarket chain: Kantar
Dunnes Stores has maintained its position as Ireland's leading supermarket chain, holding 23.2% of the market according to the latest share data from Kantar, covering the 12-week period to 16 April.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Libya: With a new grocery marketing concept, the International Farms Company opens three supermarkets in Tripoli
The International Farms Company, one of the subsidiaries of the Akida Holding Group, opened three supermarkets selling fruits and vegetables and fresh meat in Tripoli and the company seeks to expand further by opening other branches in several Libyan cities. The Chairman of the International Farms Company, Mohamed Nasser Okok, confirmed that their company seeks to develop the concept of shopping in meat and its derivatives, as well as fruits and vegetables, through a series of modern markets.
Source: libyaherald.com
Belgium: Colruyt (slightly) more optimistic after market share gains
Profit for the past financial year will fall slightly less sharply than initially feared, Colruyt Group reports. The retailer is regaining market share and has costs under control.
Source: retaildetail.eu
The real fruit and vegetable prices
The very low prices of Spanish fruit and vegetables hide a harsh reality for the country’s farmers, who sometimes cannot even cover their production costs. It’s a bit of a given: fruit and vegetables are cheaper in Spain. Shopping and buying fresh produce at the local Mercadona is cheaper than in France, thanks in part to the large Spanish agricultural production. And yet, these same prices are denounced by Spanish farmers, because they are far too low.
Source: internationalsupermarketnews.com
Denmark's Dagrofa integrates LIVA Stormarked under the MENY banner
Jutland-based supermarket business LIVA Stormarked and its more than 100 employees have been integrated into Dagrofa's MENY banner. The business comprises two stores in Kolding of around 2,000 square metres each.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Croatia: Fortenova Group seeks investors for retail and food business
Fortenova Group has invited potential investors interested in purchasing the group’s food, retail and agriculture businesses in the former Yugoslavia region. The sales process of Fortenova Group MidCo., a Dutch holding company that owns 100% of Fortenova Grupa d.d., will be led by global investment firm Lazard and is to be completed by the end of September 2023.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Canada: Peko Produce finds solution for “peculiar” fruit and vegetables
Food waste and rising food costs are two interconnected industry issues that have spawned startups like Too Good to Go and Flashfood in Canada. Peko Produce, which recovers “peculiar” fruit and vegetables and packages them in “mystery boxes” for home delivery at 40% off grocery store prices, is another solution gaining traction.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
US: Giant Food opens new e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Virginia
Giant Food, the leading Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announced the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Virginia. The new 82,000 square foot facility will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of new customers in over 140 zip codes across northern Virginia. Enhancing service to existing customers throughout the area, the new facility will also offer expanded convenience including same-day delivery in as little as three hours and free midweek delivery.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Full Harvest expands supply chain digitization to all produce grades
Full Harvest has expanded beyond surplus produce to all USDA Grade 1 produce on its online marketplace for commercial buyers and sellers. With the aim of fighting food waste by bringing the entire produce market online for greater efficiencies, the move boosts its reach to retailers, foodservice companies and direct-to-consumer distributors, among others.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: The Chefs’ Warehouse announces category and regional expansion with the acquisition of Hardie’s Fresh Foods and Greenleaf Produce & Specialty Foods
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. continues to focus on being the premier distributor of the world’s finest food ingredients to the world’s finest Chefs with the latest acquisitions of Hardie’s Fresh Foods and Greenleaf Produce & Specialty Foods.
Source: globenewswire.com
Turning ugly fruits into a $2bln business: The Misfits Market story
Misfits Market's mission is simple: make high-quality food more accessible and break the cycle of food waste. By selling ugly organic produce at 40% cheaper prices than traditional grocery stores and delivering directly to customers' doorsteps, the company is fulfilling its purpose.
Source: yourstory.com
Carrefour Brasil swings to quarterly loss as BIG purchase weighs
Carrefour Brasil reported a first quarter net loss of 113mln reais ($22.39mln), hit by high investment costs at its acquired food retailer Grupo BIG, the company said in a filing with Brazil's main stock exchange.
Source: reuters.com