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.
Comber Earlies herald start of NI summer
Wilson Country’s new season potatoes to hit Northern Ireland Tesco stores from next week
Supermarkets see May sales surge
British shoppers spend more as UK supermarkets see total till growths of 12.3 per cent, Nielsen IQ data reveals
Is it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
Lidl named UK's cheapest supermarket
Analysis conducted by The Grocer found a basket of everyday items at Lidl cost just £50.27, making it cheaper than competitors even with their discount schemes applied
Tesco beats food redistribution target
Working with Fareshare and others, supermarket surpasses self-set 85 per cent target
Pink Lady rolls out prize promotions
Shoppers at Morrisons stores can win monthly prizes when they pick up a pack of Pink Lady apples
Lidl delivers pay hat-trick
Lidl store and warehouse workers receive third pay rise in 12 months
RedPop gets a ticket to ride
The new apple variety is riding high in the UK with adverts on London’s double decker buses this spring
New insect monitors listen out for bee activity in UK apple orchards
Insect tracking tech rolled out on three Kent apple orchards, providing real-time data on precious pollinator activity
Waitrose coconut oil boosts Sri Lankan farmers
UK-first product launch is offering Fairtrade premium to coconut growers in Sri Lanka
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Diabetes campaign highlights lack of fruit and veg in diets
Tesco and Diabetes UK are urging younger men to get tested and eat more fresh produce
Slight fall in grocery price inflation
Kantar figures indicate inflation may have peaked, but prices remain historically high
Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
Back British apple month, BAPL asks retailers
The grower body wants more supermarket investment in selling and promoting British apples in stores this season
BAPL issues SOS to retailers
British apple growers appeal to UK supermarkets for support to return to profitability and stay in business
Wooden revolution?
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
Florette launches ‘taste of adventure’ tie-up
The UK’s number one salad brand and leading outdoor activities firm Go Ape launch joint on-pack promotion
Defra calls for urgent action to solve farming crisis
Ministers will urge Rishi Sunak to increase immigration and food prices during Downing Street talks tomorrow
Lidl: retailers must make F&V packaging more attractive
Discounter is making packaging more appealing to kids and removing cartoon characters from unhealthy products
BRC calls for Windsor Framework clarity for UK supermarkets
If retailers don’t know how to correctly label products for the green lane, cross-border trade between Britain and Northern Ireland simply won’t work, group warns