ADVERTISEMENTSPAR Group Divests Spar Switzerland StakeSouth Africa’s SPAR Group has sold its entire stake in SPAR Switzerland to Tannenwald Holding for CHF 46.5 million (€49.7 million), with potential additional earn-out payments of up to CHF 30 million (€32 million) by the end of 2027 based on future performance. SPAR had acquired an initial 60% stake in 2016 for CHF 44.5 million (€47.6 million), aiming for diversification and growth in a stable market. Before the sale, SPAR injected CHF 19.5 million (€20.8 million) into its holding company to partially settle historical acquisition debt, with the remainder assumed by the buyer. Tesco Pilots Avocado Ripeness ScannerUK supermarket chain Tesco is piloting an innovative avocado ripeness scanner at select stores in Cheshunt, Colchester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Wokingham, and Salisbury. The trial comes as avocado popularity soars, with Tesco selling nearly 15 million more avocados in the past year.