Markets news from Fresh Produce Journal
Essential stories, analysis and research from UK’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Syngenta develops positive pepper properties
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Apple brand collaborates with chef that rose to fame in last year’s Great British Menu, creating series of recipes that help fight food waste
‘Growing more organics is key to climate response’
OPINION: As UK agriculture faces up to the realities of climate change, the Soil Association’s senior horticulture manager, John English, sets out what role he thinks organic horticulture can play in the future of British production
Govt healthy-eating app ‘promotes junk food’
UK government promoting ultra-processed junk foods to families via healthy-eating app, says Soil Association
Aldi launches too-good-to-go scheme
Aldi UK offers discounted surplus groceries nationwide via Too Good To Go app
Bestway buys stake in Sainsbury’s
Grocery wholesaler and pharmacy group Bestway has bought a £193m stake in the UK’s second-biggest supermarket
McCain to invest £35m in British farming
Frozen potato specialist commits to paying growers 31% more to help them manage cost inflation
Grocery price inflation soars to new heights
Inflation hits record 16.7%, with own-label shopping continuing to rise and promotions falling further
Fresh produce consumption remains under pressure in Europe
Freshfel Consumption Monitor finds that fruit and vegetable consumption remains “well below” WHO recommendations
SUBSCRIBE TO FRESH PRODUCE JOURNAL
The Fresh Produce Journal is the UK's leading source of fruit and vegetable industry news and analysis.
Subscribe and get 10 issues per year. Plus newsletters and full digital access.
Tesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
Aldi named UK cheapest supermarket
The Grocer survey confirms Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket
GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
‘Biggest UK presence yet at Fruit Logistica,’ says CHA
British produce companies will be out in force at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin next month, says trade association CHA
Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
NCGM enters partnership to educate next generation of chefs
Collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College aims to educate culinary students in seasonal produce
‘Bolster vegan diet with prunes,’ says expert
Prunes offer bone boost for vegetarians and vegans, California Prune brand nutritionist reveals
BerryWorld reaches 1m-meal milestone with FareShare
The berry group has supplied equivalent of 1 million healthy meals to those in need via FareShare
Asda merger worries GMB union
Asda merger talks prompt GMB trade union calls for extended competition and markets authority powers
French apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard