UK: Aldi opening new store near Peterborough and giving away free fruit and veg
Aldi is opening a new store near Peterborough later this month. Paralympics gold winner Jonathan Broom-Edwards will be cutting the red ribbon at the store on Eastrea Road, Whittlesey. The first 30 customers in the queue will get complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s Super 6 range.
Source: cambridge-news.co.uk
France: Auchan sets its sights on rival Casino
A new episode in the Casino soap story. Competitor Auchan is now eyeing up the company, which is in urgent need of financing. Last week, Casino lost the interest of its fiancé Teract.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Belgium: Renewed OKay Pittem reopens on 14 June as a sustainable local supermarket
On Wednesday 14 June, OKay Pittem reopens its doors after undergoing a thorough facelift. "In the renewed freshmart our extensive range of fresh fruit and vegetables is shown to its full advantage", store manager Tim Dendooven explains.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
India: Amazon signs pact with ICAR to empower farmers enrolled under Kisan store
E-commerce firm Amazon India signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income.
Source: bqprime.com
France: Groupe Casino unveils details of stores to be sold to Intermarché
Groupe Casino has unveiled details about the 119 stores that are set to be sold to Intermarché, with some 57 outlets set to be offloaded by the end of the year, according to reports. The stores are mainly located in areas such as Occitanie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Paca, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Capital.fr reported.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Spain won't reinstate VAT on basic foods until price rises ease says minister
Spain will not reinstate the value-added tax (VAT) on essential food until price levels are "more appropriate", economy minister Nadia Calvino said, adding that a downward trend in inflation appeared to be continuing. On January 1 the government scrapped the value-added tax on essential foods such as bread, cheese, milk, fruit and vegetables and cereals, from the previous 4%, as food prices have hit Spaniards' wallets hard.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Daddy of all burgers: Morrisons launches giant burger in cafés for Father's week
Morrisons reported: "As well as 100% British beef, the two Big Daddy Burger patties are layered with a double serving of cheese and bacon, a hash brown, burger sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onion rings. The burger is served with a side of chips and portion of coleslaw making it the perfect way to treat the father figures in your life."
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
Italy’s Gruppo Multicedi targets 10% growth in 2023
Italian regional large-scale retailer Gruppo Multicedi has reported 10% annual growth in turnover to €890mln (€1.4bln at the tills) in 2022. Consolidated EBITDA amounted to €27.3mln and the consolidated profit before tax stood at €18.9mln, both in line with the figures reported in 2021.
Source: esmmagazine.com
French government forces food prices down
France’s 75 biggest food producers are cutting their prices from July, under (not so gentle) pressure from French economy minister Bruno Le Maire. Those who do not comply, face punishment.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Foodomarket raises £9.5mln as it officially launches its B2B digital food marketplace in the UK and casts its net over the Atlantic
Foodomarket is a B2B online marketplace where food suppliers come to sell quality produce and the hospitality industry comes to get the best of deals and produce. Foodomarket handles and guarantees payments for suppliers. The French firm has raised £9.5mln in a Series A funding round led by Alven Capital which will fuel expansion in the UK - already in London, a 12 month trail saw over 500 restaurants sign up. Funds will also see the 'first elements of expansion in the US'.
Source: tech.eu
China: Missfresh faces risk of suspension from Nasdaq listing
Missfresh, a well-known Chinese online grocery delivery company, received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The notification stated that the company no longer meets the minimum $10,000,000 stockholders’ equity requirement. This means that the company’s listing on The Nasdaq Global Market is at risk of being suspended.
Source: beststocks.com
US: Teamsters oppose Kroger-Albertsons merger
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is formally opposing the merger of The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies, Inc. currently under review at the Federal Trade Commission. The Teamsters represent more than 22,000 members across both companies' stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants nationwide.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: TNP expands fresh produce availability in Warren
960 Quick Shop is now offering fresh fruits and vegetables. Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has been expanding fresh produce availability in Trumbull County through the Healthy Community Store Initiative since 2020. The store, located at 960 Mahoning Ave. NW, is the eighth convenience store in Warren to pilot produce with TNP. The produce currently available includes apples, bananas, oranges, peppers, onions and potatoes. For more information about the program, click HERE.
Source: businessjournaldaily.com
US: GrubHub laying off 400 workers
Chicago-based food delivery company GrubHub is laying off 400 employees, announcing in a letter to its employees that its operating costs have outpaced its growth since before the pandemic. GrubHub CEO Howard Migdal wrote that the layoffs amount to about 15% of its workforce.
Source: cbsnews.com
US: Kroger Delivery brings Father's Day savings to dad's door
The Kroger Co. shared ideas to dine with dad this Father's Day, brought to customers using Kroger Delivery so families can spend more time with the dad in their life this holiday. For the dad who loves to grill everything: Private Selection Ground Beef Patties on Kroger Buns and Heritage Farm Chicken Party Wings, served alongside Kroger Sweet Corn on the Cob, asparagus, peaches and mini seedless watermelon - all grilled to perfection; For the dad who loves veggies: Build your own salad starting with Kroger Romaine Lettuce Hearts and top with avocado, Kroger Grape Tomatoes, red onion, radish, cucumber, Kroger Shredded Carrots and Private Selection Crumbled Traditional Feta Cheese, all tossed in your favorite dressing. Add salmon or beef for a boost of protein. Reward dad for eating veggies with a Bakery Fresh Goodness Lemon Bundt cake for dessert; For the dad who loves a good snack spread: Kroger Veggie Tray with Dip, strawberries, Simple Truth Roasted & Salted Pistachios, Good Foods Chunky Guacamole, Private Selection Medium Pico De Gallo Salsa, Simple Truth Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Source: prnewswire.com
Canada: Toronto food box company delivers funky shaped produce to Barrie doorsteps
A start-up food box company is proving that ugly fruits and vegetables need love too. Eat Impact is a Toronto company that provides healthy, in-season produce from the farm to your doorstep and recently started delivering in Barrie. The only difference is the product can be ugly, misshapen, or a little small for store standards.
Source: barrie360.com
US: Blue Apron finalizes $50mln deal with FreshRealm
Meal kit company Blue Apron finalized its $50mln sale to FreshRealm, saying it paid off its debt and is planning further layoffs as it becomes an “asset-light” company with the goal of profitability. The acquisition of New York-based Blue Apron by Ventura, California-based meal provider FreshRealm was previously announced last month.
Source: winsightgrocerybusiness.com