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.

Sassy apples

Sassy apples promise category shakeup with Tesco launch

2025-07-09T11:22:00+01:00By

Brand has a striking identity and hopes to fill a gap in the UK off-season

Mountpark's Bristol 360 site

Waitrose to launch first RDC in the south west

2025-07-07T13:10:00+01:00By

Supermarket is investing at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 site

L-r: Scotty Brand's Andrew Young, grower Geoff Bruce, and Asda's Jon Smeaton

Limited-edition golden raspberries go on sale in Asda

2025-07-03T13:03:00+01:00By

Scotty Brand fruit will be on shelves while stocks last

Too much food is still thrown away, according to WRAP

WRAP calls for more interventions as food waste target set to be missed

2025-07-02T14:10:00+01:00By

Covid patterns and food price rises helped reduce amount of food thrown away

Tomato greenhouse

Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes

2025-07-02T14:01:00+01:00By

This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years

M&S stores are getting a revamp

Fresh produce at heart of M&S store revamp

2025-07-01T14:17:00+01:00By

Retailer is investing in new stores as well as renewing existing ones

Consumers will be encouraged to choose healthy products

‘Healthy choice the easy choice’ in world-first initiative to tackle obesity

2025-06-30T13:36:00+01:00By

Government, retailers and manufacturers are joining forces in move that should boost fruit and veg sales

British cherries

Tesco expects bumper British cherry season this summer

2025-06-30T10:39:00+01:00By

Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco will sell only UK-grown cherries across most ranges from this week, as favourable spring weather conditions have led to a bumper harvest of sweeter, juicier fruit

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M&S strawberries and cream sandwich goes viral ahead of Wimbledon

2025-06-27T14:03:00+01:00By

A limited edition strawberries and cream sandwich launched by M&S has sparked widespread social media attention, creating unexpected publicity ahead of the UK’s peak berry season

Mark White

GCA survey indicates improved treatment of suppliers

2025-06-27T13:39:00+01:00By

Some 30 per cent of suppliers reported a Groceries Code issue, down from 33 per cent a year ago

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Tesco ahead in the race to sell most British apples

2025-06-27T09:45:00+01:00By

Asda and Lidl are at the top of the leaderboard for greatest increases in YOY sales of British top fruit as trade body releases interim results

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Florette launches two new bowls for summer campaign

2025-06-26T14:25:00+01:00By

Salad brand said it’s doubling down on cuisine-led NPD as it eyes further growth in the prepared salad sector

Arra Cherry Crush

Arra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets

2025-06-26T14:03:00+01:00By

Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India

More Brits are trying to get their 5 A Day

Brits put the focus on healthy eating

2025-06-25T14:43:00+01:00By

NIQ retail sales figures show shoppers are consciously trying to eat more healthily

Spanish Picota cherries

Spanish Picota producers launch 2025 UK marketing campaign

2025-06-24T14:00:00+01:00By

Spanish Picota cherries will hit UK stores from 30 June, supported by an extensive marketing campaign featuring chef collaborations, social media activity and in-store promotions during their short two-month availability window