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 named official partner of Love British Food
Three-year deal sees supermarket prominently promoting British Food Fortnight
Free veg for kids in Tesco’s Ella’s Kitchen tieup
Initiative aims to boost early-years veg consumption and sensory food play
Central Co-op to raise funds for Samaritans
Central Co-op announces new charity partnership with Samaritans
Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Grocer 33 price comparison survey finds Aldi 2p cheaper than Lidl for basket of 33 grocery items
Signs of return to form for Italy’s stonefruit sector
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
Aldi named Britain’s favourite supermarket
The discounter has held on to pole position since July 2023, ranking ahead of traditional Big Four rivals
Euro 2024 boosts UK supermarket sales
Football tournament and falling inflation shape July shopping habits, Kantar figures reveal
Amazon threatened with investigation over treatment of suppliers
More than half of online giant’s grocery suppliers surveyed by GCA believe it is not complying with code of practice
Morrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
Aldi to open over 10 new stores in the coming months
Discounter is investing £550m in expanding its UK footprint this year
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Fairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
Growers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
Ravenwood launches new seal contamination detection system
The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
New varieties hold key to growth, experts tell Fruitnet Grape Congress
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
Record online growth for Asda in year of financial progress
Supermarket reaches highest-ever online share as overall sales rise 7 per cent
Aldi to cut food waste with crownless pineapple trial
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
IGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26
Avos grown in Surrey and cricket salads as Co-op predicts future of food
Convenience retailer asks experts for their views on what we will be eating in 2054
Morrisons posts solid growth and accelerates c-store drive
Supermarket says availability and loyalty scheme are helping boost sales
Aldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year