Highlights from the 2025 WUWM Conference in Johannesburg
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) concluded its landmark 2025 Conference in Johannesburg, 14- 16 May 2025, bringing together over 450 participants from more…
WUWM Spring 2025 Newsletter is out!
We are pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2025 edition of the WUWM Newsletter — your seasonal insight into the dynamic world of…
Register Now for the WUWM 2025 Conference in Johannesburg – May 14-16!
Travel & Accommodation To facilitate your participation, we have provided comprehensive travel and accommodation details on the registration platform. Exclusive hotel rates have been negotiated…
2024 WUWM Bangkok Conference is out !
The 2024 WUWM Bangkok Conference Report is Now Available! The 2024 WUWM Bangkok Conference, held from May 15-17, 2024, brought together over 300 global wholesale…
WUWM at Fruit Logistica 2025
The World Union of Wholesale Markets exhibited at Fruit Logistica 2025 for the second time, in Berlin from February 5-7. With over 91,000 industry professionals…
The WUWM Winter Newsletter is out !
In this edition, the Chairman reflects on the achievements of 2024, emphasizing key milestones as we look ahead to new opportunities. We celebrate the success…
WUWM Endorses Global Initiative for International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
We are proud to announce that the World Union of Wholesale Markets has officially endorsed a groundbreaking global initiative to establish an International Day of…
MUFFP Report on Wholesale Markets Released – Key Insights for Shaping Sustainable Urban Food Systems
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) report, “Wholesale Markets – Public Spaces for Interconnected Food Policies,“…
2023 WUWM Annual report is out !
The World Union of Wholesale Markets is pleased to announce the publication of its Annual Report for 2023. This report highlights a year filled with…
2023 WUWM Cancun Conference report is out !
We are glad to announce the release of the final report from the 2023 World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference, held from October 25th to…
Don’t Miss Out! 2024 WUWM Rimini Conference: Wholesale Markets and the Food of the Future
The World Union of Wholesale Markets is glad to announce its upcoming conference, “Wholesale Markets and the Food of the Future: Insights and Opportunities for…
Press Release – WUWM participated in a Highly Significant Event
[Budapest – 1st October 2024] The WUWM was among the participants of the Conference on Prevention of Food Waste held in Budapest, on the 1st of…
World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Bangkok Conference Concludes with Success
World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Bangkok Conference Concludes with Success Bangkok, Thailand – [29th May 2024] – The World Union of Wholesale Markets…
Food Donation initiatives in wholesale markets
Food Donation initiatives in wholesale markets The EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste (FLW) has formed a sub-group in order to support the…
WUWM at Fruit Logistica 2024: February 7 – 9, Berlin
Fruit Logistica 2024: February 7 – 9, Berlin Mark your calendars for Fruit Logistica 2024! Taking place from February 7 to 9 in Berlin,…
Autumn 2023 Edition of the WUWM Newsletter
In a foreword [br] [br][br][br][br][br][br] Dear WUWM Members and Readers, [br] As Chairman of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM), I am pleased…
WUWM 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Please read the 2022 annual report here in English. Por favor, lee el informe anual de 2022 aquí en español (disponible muy pronto).
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 –…
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,…
Spring 2023 Edition of the WUWM Newsletter
In a foreword Dear WUWM Members and Readers, As Chairman of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM), I am pleased to provide an…
Launch Love Your Local Market 2023
Press Release Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to…
WUWM 2022 Abu Dhabi Conference Report
On 21 October 2022, we have held a very successful WUWM Global Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirated. The event was titled “Global food…
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…
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…
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…
