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    🌐World’s largest wholesale markets network
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    🇧🇪Nov 5 - 7 : Brussels Conference @mabru.be
    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 #Networking #Innovation
    🌍🥦 Big news! The FAO Conference has approved 🌍🥦 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.   🍎 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.   📅 The first official celebration of the IDFV will take place on March 4, 2026 – and WUWM markets around the world will be taking part!   📰 Read the full press release now at www.wuwm.org   #WUWM #IDFV #FruitAndVegetables #WholesaleMarkets #SustainableFood #PublicHealth #FAO #UN #Nutrition #FoodSystems #freshproduce
    📸 The WUWM Photo Competition 2025 is HERE! 🌍 📸 The WUWM Photo Competition 2025 is HERE! 🌍 🎯 Theme: Daily life in wholesale or retail food markets 📍 Categories: 1️⃣ Wholesale Market 2️⃣ Retail Market 🗓 Key Dates: 🚀 Opens: May 1, 2025 ⏳ Deadline: September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET) 🏆 Awards Ceremony: November 5-7, 2025 at the WUWM Conference in Brussels 🎖️ Prizes: 🏅 WUWM Photographer of the Year (Wholesale + Retail) 📬 Featured in the WUWM Newsletter & Directory 🖼️ Finalists will be showcased on the WUWM website and publications 📩 Submit your best 5 shots per market to: press@wuwm.org 📌 Full rules & details available in English, French, Spanish & Chinese Let the world see your market through your lens! 🌐✨ #WUWM #LYLM2025 #PhotoCompetition #FoodMarkets #WholesaleMarkets #RetailMarkets #PhotographyContest #GlobalMarkets #WUWMBrussels2025
    [Brussels, 10 June 2025] – The World Union of Wh [Brussels, 10 June 2025] – 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 🇿🇦 with powerful messages from high level speakers: 🎙 Cllr. Nomoya Mnisi, MMC for Economic Development 🎙 Mr. Stéphane Layani, Chairman of WUWM 🎙 Cllr. Sello Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg 🎙 Minister Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa 💡 Under the theme: “The African Edition: Shaping the Future of Fresh Produce Markets through Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusivity” Over the day, global experts and WUWM members will explore key topics: 🔹 Global Agriculture Value Chain Landscape and impact of climate change 🔹 Agriculture Food Systems concerning Export-Import Opportunities and the impact of geo-politics 🔹 Smart utilisation of technology that enhances business operations and partnerships in the food system 🔹 South African National Fresh Produce Market / Wholesale / Retail food system functionality in the value chain 📍 First time on African soil, since two decades. 🌐 Over 450 delegates from 22+ countries are gathering to shape tomorrow’s food systems. Let the conversations begin. #WUWM2025 #Johannesburg #FoodSecurity #WholesaleMarkets #Sustainability #UrbanLogistics #FutureOfFood #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth #JoburgMarket #AfricaLeads
    ✨ Day 1 of the WUWM Conference wrapped up on a h ✨ Day 1 of the WUWM Conference wrapped up on a high note! ✨ Our Chairman, together with the Chairman of Joburg Market, warmly welcomed international delegates during a cocktail reception 🍸🌍 🌐 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! 💼🌎 Today also marked the WUWM Board Meeting, where we proudly welcomed 13 new members to our global network — with new countries joining us: Sweden, Uzbekistan, Cameroon, and Pakistan. The WUWM family keeps growing — and so does our impact. Stay tuned! 🙌 #WUWMConference #WholesaleMarkets #GlobalNetwork #WUWM2025 #FoodSystems #UrbanLogistics #JoburgMarket #Networking #LetTheConferenceBegin
    📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 🎉 The Love Your Local 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark 🎉 The Love Your Local Market 2025 campaign officially launched at the vibrant Torvehallerne Market this weekend! 🌍 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. 🙏 Huge thanks to Torvehallerne Market, the Jeudan Group, and CEO Lotte Eiskjær Andersen for the warm welcome and support. 📸 Don’t forget — 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
    🌍 Join WUWM in Johannesburg, May 14-16 for the 🌍 Join WUWM in Johannesburg, May 14-16 for the African Edition! 🗓️ Shape the future of fresh produce markets: Sustainability, Innovation & Inclusivity. Hosted by Joburg Market. Don't miss this significant African conference – it's been over 2 decades! 🔗 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. 🇧🇷 #Leadership #WholesaleMarkets #ABRACEN #Brazil
    🚨 It’s official — the WUWM Johannesburg 202 🚨 It’s official — the WUWM Johannesburg 2025 platform is now live, and registration is open! 📅 14–16 May 2025 📍 Johannesburg, South Africa 🌍 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: ✔️ Register to attend ✔️ Discover the full programme ✔️ Explore speaker sessions, logistics, and more 🔗 www.wuwmjoburg2025.co.za — click the link in bio, secure your spot, and be part of the future of fresh. Hosted by @joburg_jm_market 🇿🇦 #johannesburg #freshproduce #foodsecurity #sustainability #innovation #inclusivity #wholesalemarkets #leadership #foodsystems #africa
    📢 The 2024 WUWM Bangkok Conference Report is HE 📢 The 2024 WUWM Bangkok Conference Report is HERE! From May 15-17, 2024, Bangkok hosted a groundbreaking WUWM Conference, bringing together 300+ delegates from 25+ countries to explore how technology, AI, and sustainability are shaping wholesale markets worldwide. Themed “Wholesale Markets at the Forefront of Technological Innovation: How Can Technologies Make Markets More Relevant, More Efficient, and More Diversified?,” the conference highlighted technology’s role in making markets more relevant, efficient, and diverse. 💡 Now, the insights, strategies, and key takeaways from this significant event are available in the official conference report! 🔹 What’s inside the report? ✅ How AI & IoT are revolutionizing wholesale market operations ✅ The role of wholesale markets in ensuring global food security ✅ The latest sustainability & decarbonization strategies for supply chains ✅ Expert discussions on digital transformation & market modernization 🔥 The report provides a roadmap for the future of wholesale markets. 📥 Download the full 2024 Bangkok Conference Report in the link in bio 🔗 What’s the biggest challenge wholesale markets must address? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ #bangkok2024 #wholesalemarkets #digitaltransformation #sustainability #foodsecurity #techforgood
    WUWM at Fruit Logistica 2025 🍋 The WUWM exhibi WUWM at Fruit Logistica 2025 🍋 The WUWM exhibited at #fruitlogistica2025 for the second time in Berlin from February 5-7, where over 91,000 industry professionals gathered to shape the future of fresh food markets. WUWM attended Fruit Logistica to promote the importance of wholesale markets in food supply chain, particularly regarding fresh produce distribution, #sustainability sustainability, and food security. Our presence aimed to promote the members and provide them with a networking space and opportunities. We began the fair with an exclusive cocktail reception in collaboration with @marchederungis, GFI Frischemaerkte, and @marchesdegros, featuring welcoming remarks from Mr. Stéphane Layani (@stephanelayani), Chairman of WUWM & President of @marchederungis, and Mr. Uwe Kluge, Chairman of GFI Frishchemaerkte. Key discussions at our booth were: ✔️The strategic importance of #wholesalemarket in global food security ✔️Sustainability and #digitaltransformation shaping the future of fresh food trade ✔️Strengthening international partnerships to enhance industry resilience We extend our gratitude to our members from: 🇦🇺Australia 🇧🇷Brazil 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇺🇾 Uruguay, and beyond, for engaging in meaningful discussions and collaborations. Your contributions drive progress in the #global fresh food sector!
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