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    WUWM's 2021 Conference 'Fresh food distribution in the post Covid-19 world' will take place on June 25th in Florence

    WUWM’s 2021 Conference ‘Fresh food distribution in the post Covid-19 world’ will take place on June 25th in Florence

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    🌐World’s largest wholesale markets network
    🗺️+202 members + 52 countries
    🇧🇪Nov 5 - 7 : Brussels Conference @mabru.be

    🎄✨ Christmas Magic at New Covent Garden Marke 🎄✨ Christmas Magic at New Covent Garden Market! ✨

Santa and his reindeer dropped by New Covent Garden Market to help reveal the UK’s favourite festive veggies and the results may surprise you! 🥕🥦🥔

A new survey shows Brits are eating more vegetables than ever, with 57% saying veg now takes centre stage on the Christmas plate. And guess what? 63% now LOVE Brussels sprouts, making them the nation’s second favourite festive veg, right after roast potatoes. 🙌🌱

Top Christmas veg this year:
🥔 Roast potatoes
🌱 Brussels sprouts
🥕 Carrots & Parsnips
🥦 Broccoli / Tenderstem

Younger Brits are leading the trend, often serving 7+ veggies at Christmas! 🎄✨

NCGM proudly supplies London’s finest from Michelin-star restaurants and Harrods to the Royal Households and even the animals at London Zoo. ❤️🐾
    🏆 2025 Manager of the Year – Eder Bublitz, CE 🏆 2025 Manager of the Year – Eder Bublitz, CEO, Centrais de Abastecimento do Paraná – Ceasa, Brazil

Eder Eduardo Bublitz is recognised for his exceptional leadership and the transformative reforms he has implemented at Ceasa Paraná. His achievements include:

✨ Major infrastructure modernisation
🌱 Ambitious sustainability initiatives (LED adoption, solar energy systems)
🤝 Innovative community engagement programmes
🥕 Founder of the Good Food Bank, preventing nearly 7,500 tons of food waste and supporting 1.5 million people
📜 First wholesale market in Brazil to achieve ISO 14001 certification
👩‍💼 Advancement of gender equity (women now represent 30% of the workforce)

Eder’s vision and impact set a new global benchmark for excellence in market management.
    🌟 Special Jury Recognition – WUWM Photo Compe 🌟 Special Jury Recognition – WUWM Photo Competition 2025 🌟

📍 Sichuan Yurun International Agricultural Products Trading Center – China
📸 Photographer: Hong Shibo
🖼️ Title: “First-hand Freshness from Fields to Stalls”

Congrats to the photographer! 👏

#WUWM #PhotoCompetition #MarketLife #Freshness #FoodSystems #PhotographyAward #MarketCommunity
    🏆 2025 WUWM Awards – Wholesale Market Winner! 🏆 2025 WUWM Awards – Wholesale Market Winner!

We are proud to present the winning photo of the Wholesale Market Category of the WUWM Photo Competition 2025! 📸✨

📍 Mabru – Brussels Wholesale Market, Belgium
📸 “The Master of Fruits”
👤 Photographer: Benjamin Brolet

This vibrant shot captures the heart of wholesale market life — passion, freshness, and the people who bring our food systems to life every day. 🍎💛

Congratulations to the winner!

#WUWM #WUWMawards #WholesaleMarket #Mabru #Brussels #MarketLife #PhotographyCompetition #LoveYourLocalMarket #FreshProduce #MarketCulture
    🏆 2025 WUWM Awards – Retail Market Winner! W 🏆 2025 WUWM Awards – Retail Market Winner!

We’re excited to announce the winner of the Retail Market Category of the WUWM Photo Competition 2025!

📍 Porto (Bolhão) Market – Portugal
📸 “Funny Face”
👤 Photographer: Sérgio Bruno Brandão

A big congratulations for this beautiful capture of market life! 🎉✨

#WUWM #LYLM #WUWMawards #BolhãoMarket #Porto #MarketLife #PhotographyCompetition
    🌍 The 2024 Rimini Conference Report is out! 📘✨

We are proud to announce the release of the WUWM 2024 Rimini Conference Report, capturing the insights, debates, and global perspectives shared during our gathering in Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹 (30 Oct – 1 Nov 2024).

📥 Download the full report on our website

#wuwm #wuwmrimini2024 #wholesalemarkets #foodsystems #sustainability #foodfuture #agrifood #circulareconomy #foodwaste #publichealth #globalfoodsystems #reportrelease
    🎙️✨ Opening Ceremony — WUWM Brussels Conf 🎙️✨ Opening Ceremony — WUWM Brussels Conference 2025 🇪🇺.

The session brought together high-level speakers from across the wholesale, agricultural, and institutional sectors 🌍

🎤 Speakers included:
👉 Mr. David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Agriculture of Belgium
👉 Mr. Stéphane Layani, Chairman of WUWM – Rungis, France
👉 Mr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the FAO – Rome, Italy 
👉 Mr. Rudi Vervoort, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region
👉 Mr. Şevket Temiz, Chairman of @mabru.be, Member of Parliament & City Councillor – Brussels, Belgium
👉 Mr. Laurent Nys, General Manager of @mabru.be & WUWM European Group Leader

🎙️ Moderation:
Mrs. Emna Chaouch, Public Speaking Expert – Brussels, Belgium

A strong start marked by collaboration and exchange for the global wholesale market community 🙌

#WUWM2025 #Brussels #MABRU #OpeningCeremony #WholesaleMarkets #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #GlobalCommunity #Sustainability #WUWMConference
    🥕🍎 During the 2025 WUWM Brussels Conference, 🥕🍎 During the 2025 WUWM Brussels Conference, our delegates had the great pleasure of discovering the @mabru.be wholesale market — a true pillar of Brussels’ fresh food supply 🇧🇪.

💡 Some key figures about MABRU (Marché Matinal de Bruxelles):
📏 15 hectares of total surface
🏛️ 5 covered halls dedicated to wholesale trade
👥 110 companies and 900 employees on site
🚛 15,000 tonnes of fresh products transiting every week

A big thank you to the MABRU team, chaired by @sevkettmiz and directed by @laurentnys, for opening their doors to our delegates and showcasing the impressive scale and vitality of Brussels’ wholesale market! 🙌

#WUWM2025 #MABRU #Brussels #WholesaleMarket #FreshFood #FoodSupplyChain #BehindTheScenes #Innovation #Networking #LocalEconomy #GlobalCommunity
    🎥✨ What a success! The 2025 WUWM Brussels Con 🎥✨ What a success!
The 2025 WUWM Brussels Conference, hosted by @mabru.be, chaired by @sevkettmiz (Chairman) and @laurentnys (Director), brought together more than 45 nationalities from the global WUWM network, chaired by @stephanelayani, right here in the capital of Europe 🇪🇺.

A few unforgettable days of exchange, innovation, and inspiration for wholesale markets worldwide 🌍.

👏 Huge thanks to everyone who made this incredible event possible.
Now, relive the highlights — watch the after movie! 🎬

#WUWM2025 #Brussels #MABRU #WholesaleMarkets #InternationalConference #AfterMovie #Networking #GlobalCommunity #Success

@plumezecat @giboudotraul @evakmarone @marchederungis @mercamadrid @mercasa.mercas @mercabarna.bcn @italmercati @simabmercados @instalovalledor @cosambindia
    ✨ Welcome Cocktail at the Gothic Hall ✨ What ✨ Welcome Cocktail at the Gothic Hall ✨

What a perfect start to the 2025 WUWM Brussels Conference, hosted by @mabru.be !

Held in the iconic Gothic Hall of Brussels City Hall, this evening’s Welcome Cocktail gathered delegates from around the world to celebrate the beginning of the conference.

Here’s to great connections, meaningful exchanges, and a memorable Brussels experience! 🇧🇪🥂

#WUWMBrussels2025 #WUWMConference #Mabru #BrusselsCityHall #GothicHall #WelcomeCocktail #Networking #GlobalMarkets #BrusselsEvents
    🍎 M-1! Only one month to go until the WUWM Conf 🍎 M-1! Only one month to go until the WUWM Conference Brussels 2025 🇧🇪

From November 5–7, the global wholesale market community will gather in Brussels to discuss the future of food systems, sustainability, and market innovation. 🌍

🗓️ Save the date & join us for three inspiring days of learning, networking, and exchange!

👉 Learn more: www.wuwmbrussels2025.com

#WUWM #WUWMBrussels2025 #WholesaleMarkets #FoodSystems #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Brussels #SaveTheDate #GlobalFoodNetwork
    At the invitation of the Chairman of WUWM, @stepha At the invitation of the Chairman of WUWM, @stephanelayani and the Chairman of @mercasa.mercas, @minones, WUWM members gathered for a joint cocktail at the Mercasa stand during Fruit Attraction. 🍇🥂

A warm thank you to Mercasa for hosting this moment of exchange and connection among our members and partners. 🌍🤝
#WUWM #Mercasa #FruitAttraction #Networking #FreshProduce #WholesaleMarkets
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