Retail news from Fresh Produce Journal
Important developments in the UK’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Morrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network reveals big emissions cut
Supermarket is working closely with farmer suppliers to reduce their impact
‘Berries should be fun’: Angus Soft Fruits launches brand refresh
Significant investment and theatrical marketing strategy behind Good Natured Berries aims to ‘shake up the berry aisle with joyful shelf appeal’
Demand grows for Zawadi raspberries
Retail enthusiasm in the UK and beyond fuels Mediterranean ramp-up of Zawadi raspberry plantings, with more than 140ha projected this year
ESG Drysdale expands Asda local asparagus supply
Scottish veg specialist will supply stores in Scotland and the North East of England
Tesco launches ‘ripen at home’ bananas
Move aims to cut down on food waste in the home
Spar Scotland launches Big Deals of Summer
Promotional campaign is running across all core convenience categories
Nuffield Scholar joins Red Tractor to review food safety standards
Barbara Bray MBE appointed chair of Red Tractor Fresh Produce Technical Advisory Committee to enhance food safety standards
Final hours to register for Festival of Fresh 2025
Don’t miss FPJ’s summer festival in Spalding, featuring big-name speakers, top-level networking, and exclusive tours of the Worldwide Fruit packhouse
Aldi to donate proceeds from tomato sales to Teenage Cancer Trust
Initiative during British Tomato Fortnight is expected to raise £25,000
First Comber Earlies to arrive early
Northern Irish potato faced ‘touch and go’ drought conditions in spring but will arrive two weeks ahead of schedule thanks to early excellent planting conditions
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UK is a growth market for Spanish exports
The UK overtakes the US as fifth-largest non-EU export destination for Spanish food and drink
Festival of Fresh 2025 attracts top retail buyers
A number of Britain’s biggest grocers will be at FPJ’s summer festival on 5 June for a day of top-level networking, insightful interviews and festival fun
New direct air link set to boost Ugandan exports to UK
Ugandan Airlines route furthers country’s export push as growers level up to access international markets
Farming shows ‘drive surge in demand for British produce’
Waitrose reports jump in sales and searches for British-produced food
Tesco slashes price of strawberries to shift glut
Retailer said it’s expecting to sell 25 per cent more strawberries than last year after warm spring brings crop on
Prepared salad and fruit sales surge due to warm spring
Convenience fruit and salad sales have spiked as consumers celebrate warm spring while inflation of 4.1 per cent is ‘new territory’ for 2025
Suppliers asked for feedback on GCA
Retail suppliers are being asked to share anonymous views on how the watchdog Groceries Code Adjudicator is performing its role of monitoring retailer behaviour
M&S extends Tenderstem season as Plan A bears fruit
Premium retailer has worked with growers to extend British veg season using polytunnels and is trialling precision pollination to boost strawberry yields
Local focus for Belgian suppliers
Global instability is encouraging Belgian suppliers to stay close to home when it comes to strawberry and tomato exports, with the UK remaining a key destination despite the post-Brexit uncertainty
Tesco unveils watermelon pizza kit
Innovation is aimed at helping kids keep hydrated and eat healthier