Belgium: Colruyt Group sets the standard as a Fairtrade Frontrunner and goes beyond certification
Colruyt Group reported: “A key priority is ensuring a living income for producers, with a particular focus on cocoa and bananas. In 2025, Colruyt Group generated a Fairtrade premium of €307,774, which contributes to tangible improvements for producer communities worldwide”.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com

Covirán sees revenue and profit growth in FY2025
Spanish cooperative Covirán reported sales of over €1.8bln in its 2025 financial year – a 0.6% increase on the previous year. The Spanish market was the main contributor, with €1.64bln, while sales in Portugal accounted for the remaining €215mln. It has also strengthened its fresh-produce sections and increased agreements with local producers.
Source: esmmagazine.com

SPAR North of England is Wimbledon ready with Good Natured Berries
James Hall & Co. Ltd reported: “SPAR North of England has aced soft fruits this summer serving up British grown Good Natured Berries to customers in time for Wimbledon. As excitement builds for Wimbledon fortnight beginning on Monday, SPAR Sedbergh hosted a sampling event featuring Good Natured Berries’ International Taste award-winning AVA™ Magnum strawberries and AVA™ Monet raspberries. Last month, in a convenience sector first, James Hall & Co. Ltd began ranging Good Natured Berries in its G&E Murgatroyd company-owned SPAR stores and supplying the flavourful fruit to independently owned SPAR stores. As well as the strawberries and raspberries, blueberries grown by Good Natured Berries are also included in the SPAR North of England range, and blackberries will come into stores later into the season. Angus Soft Fruits have also supported James Hall & Co. Ltd’s Win With Every Goal campaign with Good Natured Berries products through an ambition to net customer engagement across a summer of sport”.
Source: jameshall.co.uk

Ireland: Musgrave reports turnover growth in FY2025, profit amounts to €132.9mln
Irish retailer Musgrave Group has reported 5.4% year-on-year growth in turnover, to €5.5bln, in its financial year 2025. The increase in turnover contributed to a rise in operating profit before exceptional costs to €132.8mln, while profit before tax, before exceptional costs, amounted to €132.9mln, in line with the prior year. SuperValu generated €3.6bln in sales, while Centra contributed €2.6bln.
Source: esmmagazine.com

ACCC to monitor supermarket compliance with new excessive pricing prohibition
The ACCC reported: “The ACCC will begin monitoring supermarket pricing from 1 July when the new excessive pricing prohibition comes into force. The prohibition applies to very large supermarket retailers that have an annual revenue of more than $30bln, which currently captures only Coles and Woolworths”.
Source: accc.gov.au

New report: Plant-based remains a major growth opportunity for retailers, but execution gaps are limiting sales
Plant-based products are widely stocked across UK supermarkets, but inconsistent in-store activation is preventing retailers from unlocking the category’s full commercial potential, according to a new report from ProVeg International and Planeatry Alliance.
Source: proveg.org

Fresho snaps up food-tech platform Freshmetrics in its second UK deal this month
Melbourne-based food wholesale order management platform Fresho has acquired UK software provider Freshmetrics, its second buyout in the British market in less than three weeks as it consolidates a fragmented sector and cements its position as the leading technology platform for UK food wholesalers.
Source: businessnewsaustralia.com

Belgium: Foodmaker doubles production capacity with new headquarters
Foodmaker inaugurates a new headquarters in Westerlo, Belgium, that brings together production, offices, and the customer experience on a single site. By the end of this year, the manufacturer aims to increase its daily capacity from 150,000 to 300,000 meals.
Source: retaildetail.eu

US: HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry address urgent summer hunger crisis through new campaign
HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry announced the “Kids Helping Kids to End Childhood Hunger” initiative. This joint effort aims to provide critical relief and resources to combat the urgent summer hunger crisis affecting millions of children nationwide, while empowering the next generation to get involved in the fight against hunger.
Source: businesswire.com

Brazil: Quick commerce firm JOKR reaches EBITDA break even after five-year rebuild around AI and automation
JOKR, an AI powered commerce platform operating in Brazil under the Daki brand, reports that it has reached EBITDA break even while approaching R$1bln in annualised revenue and growing more than 50% year-on-year.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com

US: Hy-Vee hosting entrepreneurs for business summit this fall
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it will host this year’s Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit on September 9 and 10, 2026, at Hy-Vee corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Source: hy-vee.com

US: United Natural Foods spotlights top industry trends and innovations to help grocery retailers differentiate this holiday and winter selling season
UNFI reported: “Fresh becomes a standout source of culinary inspiration: Fresh produce is evolving beyond a staple purchase as shoppers seek options that combine health, flavor, and discovery. Seasonal and specialty varieties, like red kiwis and broccolini, are attracting younger consumers who increasingly turn to the produce department for wellness, recipe inspiration, and unique ingredients that help create memorable holiday gatherings. Trend in Action: Specialty produce offerings highlighted at the show inspire a sense of discovery for holiday meals and entertaining. Tropical fruits such as cherimoya and dragon fruit from Melissa’s Produce, along with Naturipe’s Mighty Blues blueberries, offer shoppers unique ways to elevate fruit platters, seasonal recipes, and festive gatherings with new flavors and produce varieties”.
Source: businesswire.com

ALDI Blind Boxes Giveaway
ALDI USA reported: “Earlier this week, we introduced our first-ever Blind Boxes with four daily drops. And, well, fans showed up. Like, really showed up. So, this Friday, based on record demand, we’re dropping 5,000 more Blind Boxes”.
Source: corporate.aldi.us