Lidl confirms its position as the queen of European retail: total turnover reaches 185 billion euros.
The German giant Schwarz Group closed the 2025 fiscal year on a growth trajectory, consolidating its leadership position in the continental distribution landscape. According to Fruittoday.com, the

Tesco buys over 5,000 tons of British apples in May.
Tesco remained the largest buyer of British apples in May 2026, procuring over 5,000 tons from BAPL growers. Lidl and Aldi followed, purchasing around 3,300 tons and 3,200 tons respectively, while

Co-op provides online shoppers with excellent value on fruits and vegetables.
Sunday openings at Lidl Belgium are currently on hold. Last Wednesday, there were new discussions at Lidl between unions and management, but Sunday openings were not part of the agenda, according

Lidl has pledged to invest $678 million in UK berry growers.
Lidl GB has pledged £500 million (US$678 million) to procure British berries over the next five years through new five-year agreements with UK growers. The retailer aims to offer growers

Lidl is investing £500 million in British berry growers.
Lidl GB has committed to sourcing £500 million worth of British berries over the next five years as the demand for domestically grown berries continues to increase.More. Go to the article

Lidl and Cannavacciuolo, the Michelin-starred Chef, sign the new campaign for fruits and vegetables.
After the great success of the first TV program dedicated to the Italiamo line, Lidl is debuting the second phase of the prestigious collaboration with Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. Starting at

Lidl is experimenting with the "Carrot vending machine" and a fruit and vegetable bar in Rome.
Lidl Italy is very active in promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables through a mix of creative marketing campaigns, contests, and educational projects. The most recent initiative in

Aldi continues to be the leading retailer for British apple sales in April 2026.
In April 2026, Aldi maintained its position as the top retailer for British apple sales sourced from BAPL growers, buying around 3,131 tons during the month. Tesco came in second with

Fruit and vegetables are included in the price reduction initiative introduced by Tesco Hungary.
Switzerland: Lidl announces leadership change Lidl Switzerland has appointed Michael Kunz as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Nicholas Pennanen. The leadership change will take effect

Four supermarket chains have been affected by fraud related to the origin of their fruits and vegetables.
On April 7th, Carrefour, Leclerc, Lidl, and Aldi were summoned by the DGCCRF (French fraud control authority) for engaging in deceptive commercial practices related to failing to comply with

Carrefour Spain collaborates with a network of 300 fruit and vegetable suppliers throughout the country.
Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and

Lidl in "Fresh" mode: rabbits' sense of smell certifies the retailer's fruits and vegetables
Quality and freshness are at the heart of the new online campaign by Lidl Italy. With the slogan "The Beat of Freshness," the retail chain has relied on original experts in the field to show what

Lidl Italy and the new campaign for fruits and vegetables to the rhythm of music
If a rabbit's nose accelerates up to 120 beats per minute, the diagnosis is certain: the vegetables are extremely fresh. Starting from this unique scientific premise, The Beat of Freshness is the

"The main issue is referencing."
Last week, 35 quality managers who are members of the Quality Club of Peaches and Apricots of France visited a Lidl distribution center. Their goal was to assess the progress and expectations of

Lidl has become the first recipient of the Best British Apple Launch Award.
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DIA is increasing its investment in strawberries grown in Spain this season.
Lidl Romania to accelerateMore. Go to the article

Cannavacciuolo is giving a testimonial for the selected fruits and vegetables of Lidl.
The collaboration announced on March 18 between Lidl Italy and chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo also involves the fruit and vegetable department, particularly focusing on products certified as PDO and

Michel Biero, były szef Lidl, dołącza do grupy Prosol (Grand Frais).
After leaving Lidl in January 2025, Michel Biero is set to join the Prosol group (Grand Frais, Fresh, La Boulangerie du Marché, monmarché.fr, BioFrais). Starting from April 7th, the former

Aldi and Lidl were the top supermarkets in the UK in terms of sales of British apples in February 2026.
Nowe dane dotyczące sprzedaży brytyjskich jabłek do supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii w lutym 2026 roku pokazują wyraźną różnicę między sprzedawcami detalicznymi pod względem

Ciężkie opady deszczu zakłócają dostawę owoców i warzyw w Wielkiej Brytanii.
UK supermarkets, such as Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, are experiencing shortages of certain fruits and vegetables due to extended periods of rain and flooding in southern Spain

Value retailers showed better performance in the January sales data for British apples.
In January 2026, Tesco had the highest share of British apples sold by BAPL growers, with around 4,000 tons supplied during the month. Aldi followed with approximately 3,200 tons, and Lidl was

Lidl is providing fruits and vegetables for the European handball tournament.
Across Europe, Lidl continues to promote its dedication to healthy eating by establishing strong connections with fresh produce.More. Go to the article

Lidl has reduced potato prices by up to 12 per cent.
Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the

Tesco: Londoners have gone bananas for bananas
Lidl Ireland has pledged to meet a new target for fiber intake as a recent study sheds light on Ireland's fiber deficiency. The majority of Irish people obtain their fiber from breakfast cereals

Lidl has become one of the top exporters of Spanish agricultural and food products.
Od 2017 roku eksport hiszpańskich owoców i warzyw przez niemieckiego dyskonta wzrósł o 85 procent. Since 2017, the German discounter's exports of Spanish fruit and vegetables have