SPAR Gran Canaria continues store expansion and renovation
Store openings and renovations remain a key focus of SPAR Gran Canaria aiming to expand business, provide high-quality service to consumers and keep up with sustainability targets. In November, SPAR Gran Canaria invested in two new supermarkets in the Caserones and touristic area of Tarajalillo. With these openings, the supermarket chain continues its expansion and meets the growing demand from shoppers.
Source: spar-international.com
Zimbabwe: Raj Modi acquires Choppies Supermarkets
Retail chain Sai Mart will take over control of Choppies Zimbabwe outlets starting January 1, following Choppies Enterprises Limited's announcement to exit the Zimbabwean market. Sai Mart, owned by legislator and Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Raj Modi, currently operates six branches in Bulawayo. During a media briefing in Bulawayo, Modi confirmed that Choppies supermarkets will be rebranded as Sai Mart in the coming weeks.
Source: pindula.co.zw
SPAR to bring Danish shoppers home for free this Christmas
SPAR Denmark has announced it will be running 41 Christmas-decorated buses all over the country on Saturday, December 21. With 140 stops in cities with a SPAR store, there is a route for the vast majority. The route network has been expanded this year from 39 routes last year to 41 this year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: M&S Food partners with 2SFG, Valeo Foods Group, and FareShare to donate 100,000 Christmas dinners to families 
M&S reported: "M&S will donate 240,000 portions of vegetables across its Christmas lines, ensuring everyone can enjoy two servings of vegetables with their meal. These include festive favourites like prepared Roast Potatoes, Roast Parsnips, Carrot & Swede Crush, Red Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, and Cauliflower Cheese, all produced at the Carlisle 2SFG site".
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
India: Farmery launches fresh fruits & vegetables range with a focus on Farm-To-Fork freshness and sustainability
Farmery, a leading D2C brand in the farm fresh food industry, is revolutionizing how consumers access high-quality farm fresh, pure & natural produce through its farm-to-fork approach. Emphasizing sustainability, transparency, and quality, the brand is committed to making farm fresh, chemical residue free food accessible and convenient. With the introduction of its Fruits & Vegetables range, Farmery ensures that customers receive fresh, carefully sourced produce delivered daily.
Source: foodtechbiz.com
China's Yonghui sells entire stake in debt-ridden retailer Zhongbai at USD6mln loss
Yonghui Superstores said the Chinese supermarket giant sold all of its shares in heavily indebted retailer Zhongbai Holdings Group for a CNY46mln (USD6.3mln) loss. Yonghui sold its 9.9% stake in Zhongbai held through Chongqing Yonghui Superstores for CNY440mln (USD60.3mln), the Fuzhou-based company announced
Source: yicaiglobal.com
UK: Waitrose inspires customers to eat 30 different plants a week with new plant varieties logo
Waitrose launches new 'plant varieties' logo to help customers add more variety to their meals. Waitrose has set a target to increase the volume of fruit, vegetables and protein that they sell by 10% and increase fibre sold in key categories by 25% by 2030.
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
Dada NOW receives "Leading Restaurant Empowerment Platform" award at the 10th China Catering Innovation Conference
Dada NOW, China's leading local on-demand delivery platform under Dada Group, was awarded the "Leading Restaurant Empowerment Platform" accolade at the 10th China Catering Innovation Conference in Shanghai. Dada NOW has crafted its 4D Service Standards to effectively address delivery challenges and enhance service quality. These standards include: Dedicated: Integrated solutions for warehousing, picking, and delivery. Dynamic: Tailored delivery solutions for diverse vendor scenarios, including store-stationed and crowdsourced rider options. Data-driven: Efficient data management systems utilizing AI technology for order dispatching, fulfillment timeliness, and quality inspection. Designable: Customized services for large supermarkets and restaurant merchants to bolster brand value.
Source: jdcorporateblog.com
How supermarkets can create a sound produce supply chain
"The fresh produce supply chain is a complex network with numerous challenges that can significantly affect efficiency and quality", said Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Chicago-based Association for Supply Chain Management.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: HF Foods Group Inc. names Felix Lin Chief Executive Officer
HF Foods Group Inc. ("HF Foods" or the "Company"), a leading food distributor to Asian restaurants across the United States, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Felix Lin as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025.
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Source: globenewswire.com
US: Grubhub to pay $25mln in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC
Grubhub Inc., an online food ordering and delivery platform, will pay $25mln to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission, officials said.
Source: apnews.com
Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon as permanent CEO to steer turnaround
Dollar Tree said interim CEO Michael Creedon would take on the role permanently, tasking an insider to lead a turnaround of the dollar-store chain facing weak demand and intense competition.
Source: reuters.com
Tastecraft launches in North America
Döhler is delighted to partner with The Perfect Pureé to launch a lineup of freeze-dried fruit products under the Tastecraft brand in North America. Tastecraft, a Döhler global registered trademarked brand, represents a variety of food and beverage solutions for the foodservice industry worldwide, and this marks the entrance in the region. This partnership with The Perfect Pureé highlights Döhler's ongoing strategic efforts to grow in the foodservice channel in North America.
Source: doehler.com