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    Category: In good practices

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

    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 Brussels 

    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 WUWM’s Secretariat Between Agro Transilvania and Mercado Abastecedor da Região De Lisboa 

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

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    Hermine de Nantois 10.06.2023

    FLAMA Vice President and WUWM Board Member Promotes Commercial Exchange in Brazil  

    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 Event 

    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 –…

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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 Experience 

    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? 

    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 “Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience” 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

    Ongoing geo-political conflict, two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread challenges stemming from climate change are at the heart of extensive disruptions to global…

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    Hermine de Nantois 03.03.2023

    Interview: Mauro Colagreco, an Argentinian chef committed to biodiversity 

    Mauro Colagreco, you have been designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for biodiversity in November 2022 for your commitments to biodiversity, what does this price represent to…

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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

    Mark Maskiell, you are the CEO of Melbourne Wholesale Market, based in Australia, could you introduce our readers to your wholesale market?   [br] The…

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    🗺️+202 members + 52 countries

    On India’s Republic Day, we highlight the role o On India’s Republic Day, we highlight the role of Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs), the Indian's wholesale markets.

APMCs help ensure fair trade and structured agricultural markets, supporting millions of farmers across the country.

At the World Union of Wholesale Markets, we celebrate diverse market models united by a common purpose: resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.

Happy Republic Day to India 🇮🇳🌾

#RepublicDayIndia #APMC #WholesaleMarkets #IndiaAgriculture #FoodSecurity #WUWM
    “𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 “𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.”

Ms. Valérie Vion, General Secretary of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM), was a VIP speaker at the Regional Symposium “Shaping the Future for Transforming Food Loss and Waste” in #Surat.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Vion highlighted the central role of wholesale markets in tackling food loss and waste, where decisions made within hours determine whether food is #eaten, #donated, #transformed, or #wasted. Drawing on global evidence and best practices from WUWM’s network of 300+ wholesale markets across 52 countries, she reinforced a clear message: #prevention first, #reuse second, #valorisation next, and #disposal only as a last resort.
From food donation systems to modern infrastructure and strong partnerships, her keynote reminded us that solutions already exist and that they can be #adapted, #replicated, and #scaled across Asia.
With sincere thanks to @fao and @cosambindia for their leadership and partnership in convening this important regional dialogue and driving action on food loss and waste.
#WUWM #FoodLossAndWaste #FLW #WholesaleMarkets #CircularEconomy #FoodSystems #GlobalToLocal #SustainableCities #SuratSymposium
    ✨ Happy New Year 2026 ✨ May the year ahead be ✨ Happy New Year 2026 ✨
May the year ahead be driven by strengthened cooperation through our network of markets. 🌍🤝

#WUWM #HappyNewYear2026 #WholesaleMarkets #FoodSystems #GlobalNetwork
    🌕 Winter Solstice: united with friends & family 🌕 Winter Solstice: united with friends & family 

The International Growers Standards Organization (IGSO) supports growers worldwide through sustainable, ethical, and responsible standards.
✨ We’re proud to share that IGSO is now an official partner of WUWM, strengthening global collaboration and collective impact for a more balanced and resilient future.
    Thank you to all our members for your active parti Thank you to all our members for your active participation throughout 2025🤍 Together, we strengthened our global community and advanced key topics shaping the future of wholesale markets. 

A special thank you to @joburg_jm_market Market, host of our first major conference of 2025, and @mabru.be, host of our second major conference of 2025 🙌 Your commitment helped make these events truly impactful.

As we step into 2026, we’re excited to continue this journey together, stronger, more connected, and future-focused.

#WUWM #SeasonGreetings #ThankYou #GlobalNetwork #WholesaleMarkets #LookingAhead #2026
    🎄✨ 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
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