Carrefour launches ‘Choose Better’ campaign to push healthy and sustainable shopping in Kenya
Retail giant Carrefour has launched a new program, ‘Choose Better’, designed to empower Kenyan consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices accessible and appealing. “The programme makes fresh, nutritious options more visible to customers and encourages better eating habits through enhanced labelling for products that are healthier, locally sourced, or environmentally sustainable”, reads a statement from the company. The company says over 680 fruit and vegetable products have already been tagged under the ‘Choose Better’ label across Carrefour stores and its mobile app, with more items to be added continuously.
Source: citizen.digital

Isle of Man: M&S Douglas begins exciting store transformation
M&S reported: “M&S has started work on the development of its highly anticipated, expanded Foodhall in Douglas. The new Foodhall is expected to open before the end of 2025 and aims to deliver a fresh and exciting shopping experience for Isle of Man customers. The store will feature a substantially larger Foodhall where customers can continue to find their M&S favourites including seasonal fruit and vegetables from M&S Select Farm partners, signature wines, and the full lineup of Remarksable Value products”.
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com

Carrefour to sell Italy business, reports improving sales growth
Carrefour, Europe’s biggest food retailer, has agreed to sell its loss-making business in Italy to food and drinks manufacturer NewPrinces Group as part of a strategic review kicked off earlier this year. The sale of Carrefour Italy, which operates 1,188 stores but made a 67mln euro ($78.85mln) operating loss last year, will help boost Carrefour’s growth, profitability and cash generation, the French-based retailer said in a statement. The group’s first-half sales totalled 46.559bln euros, up from 44.863bln euros a year earlier. “Carrefour’s business saw a clear acceleration in the first half of 2025, driven by the momentum in its three core countries: France, Spain, and Brazil”, Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard said in a statement.
Source: reuters.com

Tesco to start selling potatoes grown in low-carbon technology trials
Tesco plans to start selling potatoes and other crops grown on a farm hosting trials for emerging innovations that have potential to decarbonise food production. The supermarket recently unveiled its arable “low-carbon concept farm” in Lincolnshire, a multi-year commitment launched in January to test methods of reducing planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions caused by farming. Farmers recently started testing some of the new products and techniques on various crops in the fields of Langrick Farm, near Boston. Tesco is working in partnership with potato supplier Branston and collaborating with pea, wheat and broccoli suppliers on a seven-year crop rotation to minimise disease and boost soil health.
Source: irishnews.com

Belgium: No more plastic containers for strawberries at Delhaize
Delhaize now sells Belgian strawberries in a new cardboard container, no longer in plastic. The switch to cardboard ensures a significant reduction in plastic use: in 2025, Delhaize already expects to save 17,000 kilograms of plastic and in the long run, when more growers switch to this type of packaging, the savings could reach 52,000 kilograms per year, says the retailer. Thanks to the QR code on the packaging, customers can access an informative webpage on delhaize.be, where they can read all about the origin of the strawberries, the sustainable growing method and the story of the local grower. The strawberries are grown exclusively for Delhaize by strawberry grower Royakkers.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Pepco’s German unit files for insolvency to restructure stores
Pepco Group’s German unit has filed for insolvency proceedings as it seeks to revamp its loss-making store network in the country. Pepco Germany filed for the proceedings at a Berlin court. The unit operates 64 stores and employs around 500 people. All stores will remain open until further notice.
Source: reuters.com

More Than Food: A fresh call to back Britain’s farm shops
This summer, the Farm Retail Association has launched a nationwide campaign, More Than Food, to champion the value of shopping locally at farm shops, farmers’ markets, and pick-your-own (PYO) businesses. The campaign is fronted by FRA Patron and renowned food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, with sponsorship from The EPOS Bureau. In an era marked by rising consumption of ultra-processed foods, the campaign positions farm retailers as a trusted alternative – offering fresh, unprocessed, locally grown produce with clear provenance and human connection.
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Innocent drinks reveals 2025 regenerative farming fund winners
Innocent Drinks has unveiled the nine recipients of its 2025 Farmer Innovation Fund, committing a further £1mln in support of regenerative agriculture projects. Repeat recipients such as UK-based Pixley Berries and Poland’s Time 4 Bee (Doehler Foundation), while Spanish supplier SVZ project involves it scaling precision irrigation tech that aims to cut water usage by 12.6%. Meanwhile, new recipients include Chiquita in Costa Rica, which is developing more disease-resistant banana varieties, and Konfrut in Turkey, piloting low-carbon and water-saving practices on smallholder pomegranate farms. Innocent CEO Nick Canney said the programme underlines the brand’s long-standing commitment to “building meaningful partnerships” in its fruit and veg supply chain.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk

US: Suzy Monford steps down as CEO of Heritage Grocers Group
Hispanic grocer Heritage Grocers Group announced that after eight months in the role, Suzy Monford is stepping down from her position as CEO and chairperson. Industry veteran David Hirz, who most recently served as president and CEO of Smart & Final, was named chairman of the board, and a group of senior leaders at the company will take over CEO duties while Heritage searches for a replacement. Hirz has served on the board for the last year, Heritage said.
Source: supermarketnews.com

US: Heritage Grocers adds tech program for healthy food access
To help shoppers access fresh, healthy and affordable foods and wellness products, Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is teaming up with NationsBenefits, a provider of supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions. Plan members can now use their NationsBenefits Benefits prepaid Mastercard at HGG banners including Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets.
Source: progressivegrocer.com

US: C&S Wholesale Grocers look to raise $400mln through leveraged loan sale to help with SpartanNash sale
C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking to raise $400mln through a leveraged loan sale to help finance its $1.77bln acquisition of SpartanNash, according to reports. The company scheduled a lender call for the five-year loan offering on July 23, and investors must submit offers by August 5. Wells Fargo & Co. is managing the transaction. According to Bloomberg News, more than 50 loan offerings are currently in circulation, many of which could be priced by the end of the week. C&S Wholesale Grocers could not confirm the loan sale, stating in an email to Supermarket News it would not comment on questions concerning financial information.
Source: supermarketnews.com

Canada: Discount segment drives Loblaw’s Q2 sales growth
Loblaw Cos. reported sales and earnings growth in its second quarter, driven in part by strong sales in the company’s hard-discount supermarkets. Retail sales, including both supermarkets and drugstores, were up 5.4% for the second quarter, to $14.4bln Canadian ($10.6bln U.S.). Both traffic and basket sizes were up, compared with the year-ago quarter, the company said.
Source: supermarketnews.com