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.
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
‘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
Aldi launches biggest apprenticeship drive
Discounter will hire over 500 new apprentices across stores, logistics and buying
Grocery price inflation soars to new heights
Inflation hits record 16.7%, with own-label shopping continuing to rise and promotions falling further
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
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Aldi named UK cheapest supermarket
The Grocer survey confirms Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket
Lidl to invest an extra £4bn in British food
Discounter says spend accelerates opportunities for its suppliers into international markets
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
Community Shop calls for more surplus food donations
Social retailer sees record demand for its services and asks the food industry for further help
Aldi hits food donation milestone
Some 30 million meals have been donated to good causes since 2019, retailer announces
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
Morrisons cuts 820 more prices
Jacket potatoes, aubergines and pears are among the lines discounted
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
White ‘Florida Pearl’ strawberries cause a stir
Distinctive variety owned by Emco Cal receives mixed reaction on social media following launch at M&S