Global Supermarket News

Unilever’s CEO Steps Down – New Leadership Announced 🏢🔄 With them leaving, Unilever has lost another leader. From now on, Fernando Fernandez, the company’s CFO, will be stepping in as the new CEO effective from March 1, 2025. What is Acceptable? From what we know so far, ✅ Hein Schumacher’s departure will take place on May 31, 2025 ✅ Fernandez takes over as CEO as of March 1, 2025 ✅ New Chief Financial Officer is in the works What Do We Know About Fernandez? 🔹 Unilever’s Chief Financial Officer 🔹 Beauty & Wellbeing Ex President 🔹 Executive for Unilever in Brazil, LATAM, and the Philippines What Are Unilever's Expectations With a New CEO? Unilever has a clear plan with a new proposed leader, 📌 Concentrate on top 30 brands 📌 Expand product offerings and their quality 📌 Enhance brand's business value What About The Money? Last we heard, financial support divison looked like this. 💰 Fernando’s Salary is €1.8m per year with a lot of bonuses 💰 Hein’s Salary Until He Departs Is €1.85m per year but does not allow any bonuses 💰 Same financial straregic choices as before Who Will Follow Unilever’s Moves? Investors are especially curious to witness the immediate and steady divestitures from Unilever as Fernandez pledges. The leadership change has certainly set thoughts racing; for instance, does this make Unilever more robust as a business? #Unilever #LeadershipChange #CEO #FernandoFernandez #BusinessGrowth #RetailNews #CorporateNews #Finance #BrandStrategy #ConsumerGoods #BusinessLeadership

Morrisons Offers 10% Discount for Disabled Shoppers 🛒♿ Morrisons has partnered with Purpl to support disabled people who are looking to cut down on their grocery expenses. What’s the Offer? ✔️ 10% discount for all click & collect and home delivery customers ✔️ 10% discount for all online shoppers ✔️ A Click & collect service is available ✔️ Aids millions of challenged people living in the UK How Much Can You Save? 💷 £11.70 per week 💷 £46.40 per month 💷 £556.80 per year How to claim the discount? 1️⃣ Sign up for Purpl (It’s absolutely free for disabled people) 2️⃣ Verify disability status (PIP, DLA, Blue Badge, etc.) 3️⃣ Receive discount code (Approximately 1 hour) 4️⃣ Redeem code at Morrisons.com checkout Why This Matters? 📌 When compared with disabled households, the other demographics face living expenses of less than two thousand pounds. disabled households pay £1,010 more per month for living costs 📌 The affordable rates that are offered help households to shop with ease 📌 Customers can order up to 4 weeks in advance and order on the same day Purpl’s Mission 🎯 🔹 Founded by Georgina Colman, who has multiple sclerosis and ADHD 🔹 Seeks to lower the prices of goods for the disabled 🔹 Partners with brands like Hoover, Sky, and Debbenhams Should more supermarkets follow this step? #Morrisons #Purpl #GroceryDiscount #DisabilitySupport #SaveMoney #AccessibleShopping #HelpingCommunities #InclusiveRetail #GrocerySavings #UKDeals #FoodShopping

EDEKA Minden-Hannover Aids Food Banks With Large Donations 🍞🥛 Once again, EDEKA Minden-Hannover had donations people who require assistance. What Occurred? 🛒 In the campaign from August to December 2024, customers donated€125,000 and contributed more than30,000 food items 📅 Edeka Supermarkets sold special food items during this campaign, where part of the sales- proceeds were contributed to the cause of the campaign. 💰They prepared €5 donation packs and included flour, sugar, rice, pasta, and milk What Was Done With The Contribution? €8,919 + 16,575 food items → Noord jezelf-Westflandern €10,133 + 2,005 food items → Bramenland €18,954 + 3,935 food items → Berlin €24,758 + 1,245 food items → Sachsen-Anhalt €62,237 + 6,070 food items → Niedersachsen & Bremen What Should We Remember?" For years, food banks have had problems with enough supply for: More people needing help Higher costs Less food available Not enough staff For 30 years, EDEKA has donated unsold but safe-to-eat food to food banks. Their continued support is helping thousands of families. Should more supermarkets do the same? #EDEKA #FoodBanks #DonatFood #FightHunger #EndFoodWaste #HelpingCommities #GroceryIndusatry #SupportLocal #Zerohunger #SocialResponsibility

Tetra Pak Earns Top Score for Climate Transparency 🌍♻️ Tetra Pak has been named on the CDP ‘A List’ for climate action and transparency. This means they are leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and running a greener business. Key Achievements ✅ 20% lower greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 ✅ 47% drop in operational emissions ✅ 21% cut in upstream emissions ✅ 17% cut in downstream emissions ✅ Goal: Net-zero emissions by 2050 How Did They Do It? 🌞 More renewable energy 🚛 Better supply chain choices 🔄 Less waste, less water use Tetra Pak also earned an A- score for work in forest protection and water conservation. Should more companies take climate action like this? #TetraPak #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #EcoFriendly #GreenBusiness #CDPAList #ReduceEmissions #ClimateChange #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableFuture

Fresh Del Monte Wins 2025 SEAL Sustainability Award 🍍🌍 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has won the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its strong focus on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and using eco-friendly practices. Key Achievements ✅ 27.5% drop in Scope 1 & 2 emissions – 7 years ahead of the 2030 target 🚢 Upgraded fleet – 6 new hydrodynamic vessels for better fuel use 🍍 Del Monte Zero® Pineapple – A carbon-neutral fruit 🌿 Smart farming – New tech to reduce waste and nutrient run-off What’s Next? Fresh Del Monte is now working toward a 30% emissions cut by 2030. 💡 More green initiatives – From biofertilizers to regenerative farming 🏆 SEAL Awards – Recognizing top businesses in sustainability Sustainability matters. Do you think more companies should follow this path? #FreshDelMonte #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenBusiness #EcoFriendly #SustainableFarming #CarbonNeutral #ESG #GreenFuture #FoodIndustry #Environment

Coles Raises $1 Million to Help Job Seekers 💼❤️ Coles Group is raising $1 million to support Fitted for Work, a charity that helps women and gender-diverse people find jobs. How It Helps 📝 Job Readiness – Resume support & interview coaching 👗 Work Clothes – Professional outfits for job seekers 🎯 Confidence Boost – Helping people feel ready for work How to Donate 💳 In-Store – Donate at the checkout in any Coles supermarket 🌐 Online – Contribute via Coles' website 🤝 Coles Staff – Employees will also take part in fundraising This support will help hundreds of job seekers gain new skills and career opportunities. Let’s make a difference! 🙌 #Coles #FittedForWork #JobSeekers #WomenInWork #CareerSupport #Employment #WorkplaceSuccess #HelpingOthers #Fundraising #Donate #Community #Support

Arla Foods Reports Record Payouts & Strong Growth in 2024 🥛📈 Arla Foods, one of the biggest dairy companies, earned €13.8 billion in 2024. The company paid €292 million to farmers, the highest ever! Key Numbers 💰 Revenue – €13.8 billion, driven by strong demand 📊 Profit – €401 million 🥛 Milk Price – 50.9 euro cents/kg, second highest in history 🌍 Brand Growth – Arla®, Lurpak®, Puck®, Starbucks™, Castello® grew 3.7% 💡 Cost Savings – €131 million saved under ‘Fund Our Future’ Sustainability Focus 🌱 Climate Checks – Over 200 data points per farm to track impact 🏆 Farmer Rewards – Incentive points increased from 50 to 53 ♻️ Emission Cuts – 37% reduction since 2015 🤝 Customer Partnerships – Climate projects covering 4 billion kg of milk What’s Next? 📅 2025 Revenue Target – €14.5 to €15.3 billion ⚠️ Challenges – Geopolitical issues may affect supply chains Arla keeps growing while helping farmers & the planet! #Arla #Dairy #FoodIndustry #Milk #Sustainability #Farmers #BusinessGrowth #Revenue #FoodNews #SupplyChain #ClimateAction #GreenFarming

SPAR Gran Canaria Opens New Logistics Center! 🚛❄️ SPAR Gran Canaria has opened a new refrigerated and frozen goods logistics center in El Goro industrial estate. The facility is 4,455 sqm, has two floors, and is next to company headquarters. Key Features 📦 Storage & Cold Rooms – 3,770 sqm ground floor with four cold rooms: 0-4°C for refrigerated goods -18 to -25°C for frozen products 🚛 Fast Loading & Delivery – Six loading bays for quick transport to 198 SPAR supermarkets. 🌡️ Safe Transport – Temperature-controlled mobile containers ensure fresh products reach stores. 👷 New Jobs – 27 new positions with specialized training for frozen & refrigerated goods. 🏢 Office & Employee Facilities – Meeting rooms, dining area, and quality control zones on the upper floor. SPAR Gran Canaria now operates three logistics centers covering 29,600 sqm, helping the company expand and improve service across the region. #SPAR #Supermarket #RetailNews #Logistics #ColdStorage #FrozenFood #SupplyChain #JobOpportunities #Grocery #Refrigeration #Warehouse #FoodSafety

Lidl Italia Opens 4 New Stores! 🎉 Lidl Italia is growing! 🚀 Four new stores have opened in Sacile, Treviglio, Milan, and Salò. These stores bring new jobs, better shopping, and eco-friendly designs. What’s New? 🏬 Salò – First Lidl in the area! 17 new jobs, a solar-powered store, and over 3,000 sqm of greenery. 🌿 🏬 Treviglio – Relocated store with 8 new jobs, better roads, cycling paths, and a 161 kWp solar system. ☀️ 🏬 Milan (Via Padova) – The 22nd Lidl in Milan! 25 new jobs, zero land waste, and a store powered by LED lights & solar panels. 🔋 🏬 Sacile – First Lidl in town! 9 new jobs, a 187 kWp solar system, and built on a recycled site. 🏗️ Lidl’s Focus on Quality & Sustainability 🥦 Fresh food, gluten-free, organic, and vegan options. ⚡ Solar panels & LED lighting for lower energy use. 📱 Lidl Plus app for exclusive discounts. Lidl continues to grow in Italy while keeping prices low and stores green! 🌍💚 #LidlItalia #Supermarket #RetailNews #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #JobOpportunities #FoodShopping #EcoFriendly #SolarPower #OrganicFood

FrieslandCampina’s Profit Jumps While Revenue Falls FrieslandCampina made huge profit gains in 2024, even though revenue dropped. Key Numbers: 📉 Revenue fell 2.9% to €13.1 billion due to lower milk prices and currency shifts 📈 Operating profit soared from €47 million to €301 million 💰 Net profit exploded from €8 million to €183 million Why Did Profit Increase? 🔹 Lower inventory costs 🔹 Changes in milk price guarantees 🔹 Cost-cutting strategy "Expedition 2030" saved €152 million Regional Performance: 🌍 Europe: Revenue dropped 10.7% as private-label brands took market share 🌏 Asia: Revenue fell 2.2%, but profit grew to €92 million 💱 Middle East, Pakistan & Africa: Revenue dropped 14% due to currency depreciation 🇺🇸 Americas: Revenue fell 5.9%, but returned to profit (€5 million) after a €37 million loss in 2023 What’s Next? 🏭 New plants in Malaysia & Indonesia to meet higher demand in Southeast Asia 🌱 Stronger focus on sustainability across all business areas 🚀 Expedition 2030 strategy aims to cut costs and grow profits CEO Jan Derck van Karnebeek says FrieslandCampina is ready for future growth while ensuring higher milk prices for farmers. Do you think cost-cutting strategies like this will work long-term? 🤔 #Dairy #MilkPrices #Retail #FMCG #FrieslandCampina #PrivateLabel #Sustainability #FoodIndustry #BusinessGrowth #Asia #Europe #MiddleEast #Africa #Americas #SupplyChain #Agriculture #Investment #Finance #FoodProcessing #CEO