Just Eat Takeaway.com and Amazon expand U.S. collaboration
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., hereinafter the "Company", or together with its group companies "Just Eat Takeaway.com", one of the world's largest online food delivery marketplaces, has expanded its collaboration with Amazon.com Services LLC ("Amazon") in the United States. Amazon customers in the U.S. can order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants in all 50 states with Grubhub directly on Amazon.com and in the Amazon Shopping app.
Source: justeattakeaway.com
US: Certco readies distribution centers, suppliers for food traceability
Certco, Inc., founded in 1930 and serving more than 200 independent grocery locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa, will use the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® to automate supplier traceability. The list of foods that require more traceability under the FDA's FSMA 204 law includes all varieties of fresh tomatoes and peppers, shell eggs, nut butters, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, soft cheeses and deli salads, many seafood varieties and more, which are included in Certco's offering.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Pennsylvania Indie gets high-tech salad bar
Independent grocer Shady Maple Farm Market, known for carrying an extensive selection of high-quality meats, cheeses, produce and prepared foods, has become the latest food retailer to roll out Swedish company Picadeli's dynamic salad bar concept at the single-store operator's 110-square-foot location in East Earl, Pennsylvania.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Dollar Tree acquires leasing rights of a group of 99 Cents Only Stores
The designation rights for 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores have been acquired by Dollar Tree, the company announced. The locations are in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas, and the deal was completed via two transactions in May that were approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Lidl to celebrate grand opening of new store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Lidl US reported: "Lidl US, leading value grocer, has announced that it will open its newest store on Wednesday, June 12 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The store is located at 5125 Jonestown Rd in Harrisburg in Paxton Towne Centre".
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: ReposiTrak adds 25 new produce companies to the queue for the rapidly expanding Food Traceability NetworkReposiTrak is preparing to welcome 25 new produce companies into the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). Among the 25 produce companies in the queue are leading fruit growers, esteemed vegetable producers, and innovative organic farms. Notably, the latest additions include a prominent berry producer with 100 years of history, an historic tropical produce company with a 130-year legacy, and a family-owned greenhouse-grown produce pioneer that has been in business for 65 years. These suppliers pride themselves on producing consistently flavorful and high-quality fruits and vegetables, such as gourmet tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries. They showcase a diverse range of produce, setting high standards for quality and traceability in the industry.
Source: .businesswire.com
US: Maine inventor launches FlexCube sustainable refrigeration system
A new refrigeration system that reduces the use of greenhouse gas producing hydrofluorocarbons has been rolled out at Hunter's Shop 'n Save in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. James LaBrecque, inventor of the FlexCube refrigeration system, has worked in the grocery industry for most of his life and began developing the FlexCube about 12 years ago.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network
SPAR Switzerland celebrated a new store opening and two renovations, further growing the SPAR brand and retail network across the country. The highly-anticipated SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 opened to the residents of Niederurnen. The new store provides a wide variety of everyday products, from fresh produce to baked goods and snacks, ensuring an efficient shopping experience. Three years ago, SPAR Switzerland took over the AVIA petrol station shop at Seeburgstrasse 1 in Luzern. Now it has undergone a complete renovation, expanding the shop space by 30m² and adding a Bean Tree Bistro. Right after Easter, the SPAR Supermarket in the centre of Benken underwent a thorough interior renovation, reopening at the beginning of May with a new look and also new features.
Source: spar-international.com
Malaysia: Foodpanda expands Bright label for online grocery
Malaysians can now enjoy a broader selection of groceries under private label by foodpanda, bright. Available exclusively on pandamart, the bright range features over 200 items across three sub-brands. Among the brands are brightfarms for fresh produce, brightyums for pantry staples, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages, and brightspots for household essentials.
Source: cj.my
UK: Co-op serves-up fresh price cuts across fruit and veg range offering additional member savings
Co-op is chopping prices for its member owners across up to 54 fruit and veg lines, it has been announced, with the move set to include its long-standing 'Fresh 3' promotional offer as the retailer continues its investment in price reductions. Member prices savings on fresh produce launch this week, and will be available across up to 54 seasonal fresh produce lines (subject to availability, when in season) including: Baby Potatoes with Seasoned Butter 360G - Member price of £1 - with members savings of more than 44% compared to the former standard retail price. Little Gem Lettuce 2(S) - Member price of £0.80 - saving members more than 33%. Irresistible Cherry Tomatoes 225G - Member price of £1.85 - with members saving more than 27%. Plums Punnet - Member price of £1.35 - with members savings more than 18%. Jersey Royal potatoes 750g - Member price of £1.60 - saving members 20%. Pink Lady Apples (4s) - Member price of £2.25 - with members savings more than 18%.
Source: co-operative.coop
New Zealand: Celebrating a fantastic potato season 
Wilcox, one of Woolworth's growers, has had a fantastic growing season. The growing conditions this summer have been significantly better than the last couple of years, with reasonable rainfall and plentiful sunshine. Woolworths New Zealand sell around 300 tonnes of potatoes a week (averaged over the last 52 weeks). Wilcox have supplied Woolworths nationally with just over 9,000 tonnes of potatoes in the last 12 month period.
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
SPAR Gran Canaria maintains its commitment to responsible retailing
For the 9th consecutive year, SPAR Gran Canaria sponsored the Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair, one of the largest fairs dedicated to local produce. SPAR Gran Canaria continues to support local agriculture by offering over 6,000kg of high-quality local produce at affordable prices. The SPAR Gran Canaria stand featured Gran Canaria potatoes, La Aldea tomatoes, and Telde oranges. A variety of local fruits and vegetables were available to customers at the stand.
Source: spar-international.com
UK: Morrisons and Rontec open 100th store
With the opening of a Morrisons Daily store in Knowsley, north-east of Liverpool, Rontec and Morrisons have reached the milestone of 100 stores together. Rontec is Morrisons longest standing Morrisons Daily franchise partner, having opened one of the first Morrisons Daily stores in Leicester in 2016.
Source: talkingretail.com
Germany's Galeria is saved: restructuring plan approved
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof's creditors approved the restructuring plan on Tuesday. The new owners can now get to work on reviving the German department store chain.
Source: retaildetail.eu