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One area in which Chinese online retail giant Alibaba is considered to be weak is in local services, at least compared with its rival Meituan (owned by Tencent). Meituan’s quarterly […]
Mon 30/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Founded in July 2012 in Beijing, Benlai.com is a leading e-comm platform for fresh products in China, providing fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, aquatic products, cooked foods, grains and oils, […]
Tue 24/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Spanish non-profit organisation CVVP (Compañía de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas) has been strengthened by the addition of a new partner, Fruit Growing Quality. Manager, Reyes Moratal, said, “With the incorporation of […]
Fri 20/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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UK retail chain Asda has opened its first bulk-buy trial outlet next to its Bristol superstore. Named The Deal Depot, this new format represents a distinct concept from the core […]
Fri 20/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Polish supermarket chain Dino Polska S.A. is to install solar panels to generate renewable energy at its new and existing stores, according to European Supermarket News. By early 2021, the […]
Fri 20/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Indian online retailer Flipkart and its major stakeholder Walmart have invested in fresh produce startup, Ninjacart. Ninjacart connects fruit and vegetable growers with retailers and food service operators via its […]
Thu 19/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Vingroup has announced that its retail and agriculture divisions (VinCommerce and VinEco) are to merge with Masan Consumer Holdings to establish Vietnam’s largest retail group. The new company will have […]
Thu 19/12/2019 by Richard WIlkinson
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Rhian Bartlett has been appointed to Sainsbury’s director of fresh food. With over 25 years’ experience in the retail industry, Bartlett rejoins the UK retail chain from Screwfix, where she […]
Wed 18/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Two of Romania’s largest retailers Mega Image and Auchan have been fined by the country’s Consumer Protection Agency (ANPC), following repeated complaints from customers about the quality of the fruit […]
Wed 18/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The World Citrus Organisation is growing at a rapid pace, with even more new countries set to join. Launched at the end of October by seven leading citrus producing countries […]
Mon 16/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Reports have emerged that leading UK retailer, Tesco, is considering selling its Asian business, Lotus, for £7.2bn. According to The Independent, Tesco has received “inbound interest” for its Lotus brand […]
Mon 16/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Walmart’s fresh produce is now at the level of its competitors. This is the bold statement of the US retail giant’s CEO Doug McMillon, following the launch of the Produce […]
Mon 16/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
