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    Category: In good practices

    In best practices: Rungis Market Pioneers Sustainable Waste Management with Electromechanical Composterย 

    We are delighted to share some fantastic news and an excellent example of best practices in the food industry. On April 4, 2023, the International…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    WUWM’s Secretariat Explores Mabru, the Vibrant Wholesale Market of Brusselsย 

    We are excited to share the recent visit of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Secretariat to the captivating Mabru, the Wholesale Market of…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    WUWM Members Connect: A Successful Meeting organized by WUWMโ€™s Secretariat Between Agro Transilvania and Mercado Abastecedor da Regiรฃo De Lisboaย 

    WUWM is thrilled to announce the successful meeting between Mr Marius-Calin Sabo, General Manager of Agro Transilvania, and representatives from Mercado Abastecedor da Regiรฃo De…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    FLAMA Vice President and WUWM Board Member Promotes Commercial Exchange in Brazilโ€ฏย 

    During his visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March 16th to 19th, Mr Raul Giboudot, Vice President of FLAMA and board member of WUWM,…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    Celebrating the Love Your Local Market Campaign: A Recap of the 2023 Transnational Celebration Eventย 

    Given its considerable recognition, most of our readers are acquainted with the Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign. Still, for those unfamiliar with it, LYLM…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    WUWM Annual Conference 2023 to be held in Cancun, Mexico between the 25th and 27th of October!

    We are pleased to announce that the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) will hold it’s Annual Conference 2023 in the Moon Palace Hotel โ€“…

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    The German Association of Wholesale Markets (GFI) Study Trip to Paris: Exploring Market Concepts and Fostering International Exchange of Experienceย 

    The German Association of Wholesale Markets (GFI) recently completed their annual study trip to Paris, the latest destination following previous trips to London, Madrid, Athens,…

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    Hermine de Nantois 01.06.2023

    In focus: What does the last IPCC report tells us about the future of food systems?ย 

    A year ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the second part of its report on the impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability of human…

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    Hermine de Nantois 03.03.2023

    In events: The second Dakar submit โ€œFeed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilienceโ€ took place from the 25 to the 27 of January, discover the main outcomes

    Held from 25 to 27 January 2023 in Diamniadio, Senegal, the Dakar Summit brought together African governments, members of the private sector, multilateral organisations, NGOs…

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    Hermine de Nantois 03.03.2023

    In the loop: Innovations and technology in wholesale markets; the case for Big Data

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    Hermine de Nantois 03.03.2023

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    Hermine de Nantois 02.03.2023

    In good practices: Get to know the ambitious recycling plan of Melbourne Wholesale Market in order to promote circular economy

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    ๐ŸŒWorldโ€™s largest wholesale markets network
    ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ+202 members + 52 countries
    ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ชNov 5 - 7 : Brussels Conference @mabru.be

    Food loss and waste leads to significant economic Food loss and waste leads to significant economic losses, impacting companies and consumers. By reducing food waste, we can improve food security, lower GHG emissions and save money and resources that would otherwise have gone to waste. 

That's why WUWM is proud to be a partner of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW).

#IDAFLW #FoodWaste #FoodLoss #SaveFood #ZeroWaste #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #FoodSystem #SustainableFood #wholesalemarket #retailmarcket #wuwm #worldunionofwholesalemarkets
    ๐ŸŒโœจ WUWM at the 7th International Gastronomy V ๐ŸŒโœจ WUWM at the 7th International Gastronomy Village! โœจ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ™Œ Our Chairman, @stephanelayani, serves as the Honorary Chairman of the @villagegastronomieparis.
๐Ÿ“ Paris โ€“ at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
๐Ÿ“… September 11โ€“14, 2025 | 10:00โ€“22:00
๐Ÿด WUWM will have a dedicated space on September 11 & 12.
๐ŸŽ‰ Donโ€™t miss the inauguration ceremony on September 11 at 11:00.

๐Ÿ’ก WUWM will cover the registration costs for all its members โ€” contact us at ๐Ÿ“ฉ info@wuwm.org to join!

๐Ÿ”— Event website: https://village-international-de-la-gastronomie.com/

#WUWM #GastronomyVillage #Paris2025 #WholesaleMarkets #FoodAndCulture
    Mark your calendars! The WUWM Conference is coming Mark your calendars! The WUWM Conference is coming to Brussels on November 5-7, 2025. Mabru and the World Union of Wholesale Markets are thrilled to invite you to this three-day event in the heart of Europe.

The theme is "The Future of Wholesale Markets: Leadership, Performance and Transition".

Get ready to connect and build the future of wholesale markets together!

#WUWM2025 #Brussels #WholesaleMarkets #Mabru #Conference #SaveTheDate #FoodIndustry #Networkingย #Innovation
    ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฅฆ Big news! The FAO Conference has approved ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฅฆ Big news! The FAO Conference has approved the creation of the International Day of Fruits and Vegetables (IDFV), set to be adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2025.
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๐ŸŽ WUWM is proud to have supported this initiative from the start, alongside AIAM5, recognizing the key role of fresh produce in public health and sustainable food systems.
โ€ฏ
๐Ÿ“… The first official celebration of the IDFV will take place on March 4, 2026 โ€“ and WUWM markets around the world will be taking part!
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๐Ÿ“ฐ Read the full press release now at www.wuwm.org
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#WUWM #IDFV #FruitAndVegetables #WholesaleMarkets #SustainableFood #PublicHealth #FAO #UN #Nutrition #FoodSystems #freshproduce
    ๐Ÿ“ธ The WUWM Photo Competition 2025 is HERE! ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ“ธ The WUWM Photo Competition 2025 is HERE! ๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŽฏ Theme: Daily life in wholesale or retail food markets
๐Ÿ“ Categories:
1๏ธโƒฃ Wholesale Market
2๏ธโƒฃ Retail Market

๐Ÿ—“ Key Dates:
๐Ÿš€ Opens: May 1, 2025
โณ Deadline: September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
๐Ÿ† Awards Ceremony: November 5-7, 2025 at the WUWM Conference in Brussels

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Prizes:
๐Ÿ… WUWM Photographer of the Year (Wholesale + Retail)
๐Ÿ“ฌ Featured in the WUWM Newsletter & Directory
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Finalists will be showcased on the WUWM website and publications

๐Ÿ“ฉ Submit your best 5 shots per market to: press@wuwm.org
๐Ÿ“Œ Full rules & details available in English, French, Spanish & Chinese

Let the world see your market through your lens! ๐ŸŒโœจ
#WUWM #LYLM2025 #PhotoCompetition #FoodMarkets #WholesaleMarkets #RetailMarkets #PhotographyContest #GlobalMarkets #WUWMBrussels2025
    [Brussels, 10 June 2025] โ€“ The World Union of Wh [Brussels, 10 June 2025] โ€“ The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. @laurentnys, CEO of @mabru.be (Brussels Wholesale Markets), as the new Chair of the WUWM European Group.

The WUWM extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. @fabiomassimopallottini for his invaluable and dedicated work as the outgoing Chair of the European Group. His commitment and efforts have significantly contributed to the group's strong development and achievements.

#WUWM #WholesaleMarkets #EuropeanGroup #NewAppointment #LeadershipChange
    The WUWM 2025 Conference officially opened today i The WUWM 2025 Conference officially opened today in Johannesburg ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ with powerful messages from high level speakers:
๐ŸŽ™ Cllr. Nomoya Mnisi, MMC for Economic Development
๐ŸŽ™ Mr. Stรฉphane Layani, Chairman of WUWM
๐ŸŽ™ Cllr. Sello Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg
๐ŸŽ™ Minister Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa

๐Ÿ’ก Under the theme: โ€œThe African Edition: Shaping the Future of Fresh Produce Markets through Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusivityโ€

Over the day, global experts and WUWM members will explore key topics:
๐Ÿ”น Global Agriculture Value Chain Landscape and impact of climate change 
๐Ÿ”น Agriculture Food Systems concerning Export-Import Opportunities and the impact of geo-politics
๐Ÿ”น Smart utilisation of technology that enhances business operations and partnerships in the food system 
๐Ÿ”น South African National Fresh Produce Market / Wholesale / Retail food system functionality in the value chain

๐Ÿ“ First time on African soil, since two decades.
๐ŸŒ Over 450 delegates from 22+ countries are gathering to shape tomorrowโ€™s food systems.

Let the conversations begin. 

#WUWM2025 #Johannesburg #FoodSecurity #WholesaleMarkets #Sustainability #UrbanLogistics #FutureOfFood #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth #JoburgMarketย #AfricaLeads
    โœจ Day 1 of the WUWM Conference wrapped up on a h โœจ Day 1 of the WUWM Conference wrapped up on a high note! โœจ

Our Chairman, together with the Chairman of Joburg Market, warmly welcomed international delegates during a cocktail reception ๐Ÿธ๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŒ Tomorrow, we kick things off with over 450 delegates from 22+ countries ready to engage, connect, and shape the future of wholesale markets.
Let the conference begin! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŒŽ

Today also marked the WUWM Board Meeting, where we proudly welcomed 13 new members to our global network โ€” with new countries joining us: Sweden, Uzbekistan, Cameroon, and Pakistan.

The WUWM family keeps growing โ€” and so does our impact. Stay tuned! ๐Ÿ™Œ

#WUWMConference #WholesaleMarkets #GlobalNetwork #WUWM2025 #FoodSystems #UrbanLogistics #JoburgMarket #Networking #LetTheConferenceBegin
    ๐Ÿ“ Copenhagen, Denmark ๐ŸŽ‰ The Love Your Local ๐Ÿ“ Copenhagen, Denmark
๐ŸŽ‰ The Love Your Local Market 2025 campaign officially launched at the vibrant Torvehallerne Market this weekend!

๐ŸŒ With participants from across Europe and around the world joining in person and online, this year's campaign celebrates the global power of local markets to connect people, support local economies, and build sustainable food systems.

๐Ÿ™ Huge thanks to Torvehallerne Market, the Jeudan Group, and CEO Lotte Eiskjรฆr Andersen for the warm welcome and support.

๐Ÿ“ธ Donโ€™t forget โ€” the LYLM 2025 Photo Competition is now open! Capture the life of your market and share your best shots with us before July 5.

#LYLM2025 #LoveYourLocalMarket #Torvehallerne #LocalMarkets #SustainableFoodSystems #WUWM #MarketLife
    ๐ŸŒ Join WUWM in Johannesburg, May 14-16 for the ๐ŸŒ Join WUWM in Johannesburg, May 14-16 for the African Edition! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Shape the future of fresh produce markets: Sustainability, Innovation & Inclusivity. Hosted by Joburg Market. Don't miss this significant African conference โ€“ it's been over 2 decades!

๐Ÿ”— Register now (link in bio!)

#WUWM #WholesaleMarkets #FreshProduce #Sustainability #Africa #JoburgMarket #Conference
    WUWM congratulates Bruno Rodrigues from Ceasa Pern WUWM congratulates Bruno Rodrigues from Ceasa Pernambuco on his election as Chairman of ABRACEN! Wishing him great success in his new role. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
#Leadership #WholesaleMarkets #ABRACEN #Brazil
    ๐Ÿšจ Itโ€™s official โ€” the WUWM Johannesburg 202 ๐Ÿšจ Itโ€™s official โ€” the WUWM Johannesburg 2025 platform is now live, and registration is open!

๐Ÿ“… 14โ€“16 May 2025
๐Ÿ“ Johannesburg, South Africa
๐ŸŒ Theme: The African Edition: Shaping the Future of Fresh Produce Markets through Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusivity

Your journey to one of the most important global gatherings in the wholesale market sector starts here:
โœ”๏ธ Register to attend
โœ”๏ธ Discover the full programme
โœ”๏ธ Explore speaker sessions, logistics, and more

๐Ÿ”— www.wuwmjoburg2025.co.za โ€” click the link in bio, secure your spot, and be part of the future of fresh.

Hosted by @joburg_jm_market ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

#johannesburg #freshproduce #foodsecurity #sustainability #innovation #inclusivity #wholesalemarkets #leadership #foodsystems #africa
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