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.
Aldi 'settles dispute with brassica suppliers'
The Grocer reports a conclusion to the case involving a row over delisting
Morrisons launches one-hour delivery service
Morrisons Now allows customers to order up to 30 items
Aldi ‘reduction zones’ to offer discounted fresh produce
Move aims to reduce food waste in store while offering shoppers extra discounts
New event aims to supercharge Scotland’s organic sector
A new event aims to bring Scottish organic farmers and growers together to capitalise on continued market growth and favourable policy support by the Scottish government
IBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.
Tesco reports strong first half despite competitive pressure
Supermarket leader toasts UK market share gains
Comment: Why we need to talk about seasonality
Reawakening consumer understanding of seasonality could help boost British produce sales and incentivise growers to diversify into other crops that suit UK conditions, writes founder of procurement group Regency Purchasing, Alex Demetriou, as British Food Fortnight kicks off
UK’s first white maize grower visited by Princess Anne
David Mwanaka said royal visit was ‘highlight of career’ after building farm tenancy business around UK-grown exotic produce
Low-carbon British broccoli hits shelves at Tesco
Launch is a new development from supermarket’s concept farms
Lidl Foodies drive aims to offer kids a ‘vegucation’
Retailer is backing initiative with £500,000 of investment
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The Summer Berry Company harvests premium Malaika raspberry variety
Fruit producer The Summer Berry Company has begun harvesting commercial volumes of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety with jumbo fruit size and exceptional shelf-life, marking the start of wider European availability
Worldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
Tesco extends national Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Some 500 schools are set to receive free fruit and veg under the scheme
Young Marketeers set for spotlight at Borough Market
Annual harvest event gives kids the chance to learn new skills
Fyffes on a mission to ‘bring more value’ to bananas
Chief commercial officer Frank Burkhardt outlines the banana giant’s efforts to decommoditise the sector and make it more sustainable, despite climate change and geopolitical instability
Albert Bartlett teams up with cheese brands for new mash range
New spicy and smoky variants are launching in Morrisons
Amazon to shut all ‘Fresh’ stores in UK
Retailer will close its 19 till-free stores in London, with plans to focus on online grocery deliveries instead
Failed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
Family budgets under pressure as living costs soar
The UK risks evolving into a ‘dual-speed’ economy with a widening gap between the wealthiest and poorest
Tesco talks up potential of British apple season
Growers report excellent conditions that could lead to a rise in demand for British fruit