India: Aeravti Ventures leads $1mln round in Origin FreshFresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1mln in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra HNIs. The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the development of cutting-edge infrastructure, Origin Fresh said in a press release. According to the Bengaluru-based company, by delivering farm-fresh, high-quality produce, it aims to enhance culinary experiences and promote overall well-being, inspiring a movement that celebrates the richness and nourishment of fresh produce.
Source: entrackr.com
Spanish supermarket giant Consum to build major distribution hub in north of Malaga provinceConsum, the Valencia-based Spanish supermarket chain, has acquired a 163,000-square-metre plot of land in Antequera's outskirts, with the aim of building a distribution hub for its stores in Andalucía. Key features of the centre will be storage chambers for fresh produce, as well as dry storage areas for various products.
Source: surinenglish.com
UK: Morrisons full-year profit rise bolstered by 'strongest' quarter since 2021Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh said it's been a year "urgent reinvigoration" as the supermarket reported its strongest quarter since the start of 2021. The chief executive noted that the grocer had made "positive progressive" against its turnaround strategy as it grew market share and made switching gains from its competitors. The supermarket reported a 4.1% rise in group like-for-like sales to £15.3bln in the year to 27 October, as fourth quarter sales climbed 4.9% to £3.8bln.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
Ahold Delhaize announces protein split target of 50% by 2030 for European food retail brandsAhold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize aims to inspire and enable customers to make healthier and more sustainable choices. As part of those efforts, Ahold Delhaize announces that its European food retail brands (Romanian food retailer Profi became part of the Ahold Delhaize family of brands in January 2025 and is not yet part of this target) have set a consolidated target, aiming for 50% plant-based food sales by 2030".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
Belgium: Okay City opens new store in AnderlechtOn Wednesday 22 January, Okay City, the urban format of local supermarket Okay, opened a new store on Brogniezstraat in Anderlecht. Customers find all their daily shopping items there, from drinks, detergents and household products to a wide selection of fresh food: fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, bread and pastries.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Waitrose partners with Land App to map the state of nature on UK farmsWaitrose is teaming up with digital mapping tool Land App to revolutionise sustainable farming and support farmers in the adoption of nature-friendly practices in the UK. The partnership will provide over 2,000 Waitrose farmers with free access to advanced mapping tools and expert advice, helping them to create bespoke land management plans that protect and enhance the environment. Dan Geerah, Director of Growth at Land App, said: "Building resilience and sustainability on farms is more crucial now than ever. It not only supports nature, reduces flooding, and mitigates the effects of climate change but also secures food production for future generations".
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
Ireland: Easy ways to boost your vegetable intake, from foodie influencers The Happy PearWith studies showing we eat only three of our recommended five-a-day, plant-based food gurus Steve and Dave Flynn, better known as The Happy Pear, offer clever tricks for boosting your intake. Dinner winners: At every meal, aim for half your plate to consist of colourful, fresh, or cooked vegetables. This simple rule boosts fibre intake and adds more essential vitamins and minerals.
Source: express.co.uk
Exciting start to the year for the industry in FranceMETRO is once again the main sponsor of the Bocuse d'Or competition and present at the French Sirha trade fair. This year, teams from France, Slovakia and Hungary were supported by the METRO national subsidiaries in those countries. The joy was therefore all the greater when the French team was declared the winner. And yet another METRO country had reason to celebrate: Hungary, led by head chef Roland Kelemen, won the special prize for Best Platter Theme.
Source: newsroom.metroag.de
Publix, Trader Joe's lead grocers in customer satisfaction: reportAs grocers continue searching for the right formula to satisfy customers both in-store and online, customer satisfaction in the retail sector rose 0.4%, reaching a score of 78.3, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2025.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Kroger opens new marketplace store in North TexasThe Kroger Co.'s Dallas Division has opened a new Kroger Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, at 9617 Coit Road. The store, which made its official debut last week, replaced the grocer's former location at 9700 Coit Road in Plano.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Giant Food announces price dropsGiant Food is rolling out even more price cuts. The east coast grocer is expanding its "Fresh Low Prices" in categories including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry staples. Reduced price items will have the blue "Fresh Low Price" tag on item.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: BJ's Wholesale Club announces Ohio distribution center to accommodate growthBJ's Wholesale Club announced that it is building its fourth ambient distribution center, to be located in Commercial Point, Ohio. The new facility, expected to open in early 2027, will join eight BJ's clubs in Ohio.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Salad and Go launches new "Greens for Everyone" seasonal menuSalad and Go, the one-of-a-kind salad chain on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to everyone, is launching a seasonal menu centered on all things green. Salad and Go's Michelin-star trained Chef Daniel Patino has created three new delicious recipes available at all locations beginning February 12. More than just a slogan, Greens for Everyone is a response to the staggering reality that only one in 10 adults in the United States are meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture's daily recommended servings of vegetables. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat 1.5 to 2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2 to 3 cup-equivalents of vegetables every day (U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary guidelines for Americans). However, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture, almost 90% of the U.S. population does not meet the recommendation for vegetables. U.S. Department of Agriculture, & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (9th ed.).
Source: prnewswire.com
Canada: New Walmart Supercentre opening in this GTA cityWalmart Canada says it plans to open a new Supercentre in the southern Ontario city by "late 2025", making it the second location of the big-box store in Oakville. The store will feature Walmart's selection of clothing, housewares, electronics and more, a full grocery department with produce, meat, frozen, dairy and bakery products along with dry grocery goods, and a licensed pharmacy.
Source: insauga.com
US: Purdue researcher studies innovative strategies to effectively promote plant-based food choices through online shopping nudgesNudging with carbon footprint labeling and product categorization motivates online shoppers to select plant-based foods, according to new research published by agricultural economists at Purdue University and the University of Kentucky.
Source: ag.purdue.edu