United Kingdom
- Aldi acts on black plastic>
Aldi acts on black plastic
by Tom Joyce 20 August 2018
The retailer has revealed that it is phasing out difficult-to-recycle black…
- Third of fresh produce 'too ugly to sell'>
Third of fresh produce 'too ugly to sell'
by Michael Barker 20 August 2018
Damning new report suggests Europe-wide problem with regulations, supermarkets…
- EAP warns apple supplies remain tight>
EAP warns apple supplies remain tight
by Michael Barker 16 August 2018 Apples & Pears
Despite projections of a bumper EU crop, British growers say global production…
- New freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'>
New freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'
by Fred Searle 14 August 2018 Berries, Kiwifruit, Citrus, Mangoes & Papayas, Stonefruit, Avocados, Melons and Pineapples
Andorran frozen specialist and UK supplier team up to launch patented technique…
- Sainsbury’s launches till-free shopping>
Sainsbury’s launches till-free shopping
by Fred Searle 13 August 2018 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
New app means shoppers no longer have to wait at a check-out to pay at store in…
- Drought threat to EU processors>
Drought threat to EU processors
by Tom Joyce 9 August 2018 Onions & Garlic, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Peas & Beans
A sustained period of drought this summer has resulted in sharp declines in EU…
- Pound at lowest euro rate since October>
Pound at lowest euro rate since October
by Mike Knowles 8 August 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Devaluation piles pressure on produce business, with more than half the…
- Tesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October>
Tesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October
by Fred Searle 7 August 2018 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Joint purchasing arrangement will allow supermarkets to cut price of everyday…
- NFT signs major import contract at Tilbury>
NFT signs major import contract at Tilbury
by Fred Searle 7 August 2018 Bananas and Pineapples
Chilled distributor in four-way collaboration to import 5,000 pallets of…
- Berry growers trialling new raspberry picker bot>
Berry growers trialling new raspberry picker bot
by Ed Leahy 6 August 2018 Berries
The latest project from University of Plymouth's Dr Martin Stoelen will…
