Supporting customers in making healthier choices across Ahold Delhaize's local brands
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Albert Heijn recently introduced 15 new products that combine animal- and plant-based ingredients. Delhaize in Belgium recently announced that most of its own-brand range of canned vegetables (87%) will be free of added salt by 2026".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
Green and white asparagus among Australia's best-value fruit and veg for October
"Asparagus is where it's at", says Graham Gee, the senior buyer at the Happy Apple in Melbourne. "We're at peak season for our Koo Wee Rup growers", he says of the Victorian growing district - Australia's largest for asparagus. They're selling for less than $2 a bunch in supermarkets.
Source: theguardian.com
UK: Tesco raises profit outlook after strong summer
Tesco, Britain's biggest supermarket group, raised its full-year profit forecast, saying it benefited from an unusually hot summer and won market share from rivals. The group, whose share of Britain's grocery market has grown this year to 28.4%, said it now expected full year 2025/26 adjusted operating profit of between 2.9bln pounds and 3.1bln pounds ($3.9-$4.2bln), up from previous guidance of between 2.7bln pounds and 3.0bln pounds.
Source: reuters.com
Casino and its former CEO to stand trial over price manipulation, corruption in France
French supermarket group Casino and its former chief executive, Jean-Charles Naouri, will stand trial in Paris over accusations of price manipulation and corruption.
Source: reuters.com
UK: Central Co-op and Midcounties discuss potential landmark merger
The UK's two largest independent retail co-operatives - The Midcounties Co-operative and Central Co-op - have announced that they are in advanced discussions about a merger. If approved, the combined Society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bln, with a portfolio of specialist businesses including more than 500 food stores.
Source: talkingretail.com
UK: New look, same great taste
Daily Dose Juice reported: "Our fresh (in all senses) new line-up is bigger, better looking, and officially live. Our new look is all about next level delicious juice made from nothing but whole fruit and veg. Think vibrant colours, no fillers, no fake promises; just the bold, raw power of nature".
Source: linkedin.com
UK: Taking a stand against ultra-processed food
Abel & Cole | B Corp™ reported: "We're taking a stand against ultra-processed food. We've been on the road launching new pop-up activations across London for our latest, disruptive campaign, 'OnProcess your food', as the government's new HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar and Salt) legislation comes into force today".
Source: linkedin.com
Retail chain Mere to reopen stores in Bosnia - report
Discount retailer Mere will reopen stores in Bosnia and Herzegovina, after leaving the market in 2023, local business news outlet Biznis Info reported. Mere will soon open a 1,000 sq m retail store in Bijeljina, in Bosnia's Serb Republic, Biznis Info reported.
Source: seenews.com
UK: Extension to Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef partnership through supply agreement into WHSmith stores
Co-op Wholesale reported: "Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef have confirmed the next stage of their multi-year partnership, to supply WHSmith stores at motorway service areas nationwide. As part of a previously announced strategic partnership, Co-op Wholesale will supply a selection of ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, mix of branded and Co-op own brand, to 31 WHSmith stores at Roadchef sites nationwide from early October".
In other news: Co-op Wholesale partners celebrate success at 30th anniversary Retail Industry Awards.
Source: coopwholesale.co.uk
Prosus successfully completes tender offer for Just Eat Takeaway.com
Prosus reported: "Prosus is pleased to announce the successful completion of the tender offer for Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET). Very strong support from JET shareholders means the offer has exceeded the Acceptance Threshold, with 90.13% of JET shares tendered. The deal has now been declared unconditional, following its swift approval by the European Commission in August 2025".
Source: prosus.com
US: Study cautions SNAP purchase restrictions could cost retailers $1.6bln to implement
FMI - The Food Industry Association reported: 'The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Grocers Association, and FMI - The Food Industry Association, released the "SNAP Restrictions Impact Analysis", which estimates the significant costs food retailers will face under proposed restrictions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)'. The Impact Analysis reveals that the total up-front cost from SNAP restrictions is projected to be: $1bln for convenience stores; $305.1mln for supermarkets; $11.8mln for small-format stores; and $215.5mln for supercenters.
Source: fmi.org
Amazon launches new private label grocery brand
Amazon has launched Amazon Grocery, a new private label brand that includes more than 1,000 food items, including milk, olive oil, fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Most products are priced at less than $5. According to the company, the new private label brand unites the company's Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly brands into one line, available through both Amazon.com and Amazon Fresh stores.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Sprouts Farmers Market plans for significant expansion
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has had a busy year and now has surpassed 450 stores across more than 24 states. The grocer is eyeing long-term growth to as many as 1,400 locations nationwide, CEO Jack Sinclair said during a presentation at the Groceryshop conference. Sinclair said that the company's store growth relies on building out distribution centers that can support the chain's reliance on produce. According to Sinclair, fresh produce accounts for 20% of Sprouts' sales, with organic fresh produce representing between 55% and 60% of those sales.
Source: massmarketretailers.com
US: Meijer poised to expand into Western Pennsylvania
Midwestern superstore chain Meijer is preparing to expand its presence in the Rust Belt, setting its sights now on Western Pennsylvania. "Building on our success in Northeast Ohio and the amazing response we've received from those communities, we have started acquiring properties in Western Pennsylvania", Erin Cataldo, Meijer external communications manager, said in a statement provided to Progressive Grocer.
Source: progressivegrocer.com