All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 2
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NewsShoppers see vegetables as the future of food, says Tesco
Chilled plant-based food sales are back in growth after years of decline, according to new figures from Nielsen, as Tesco says shoppers see vegetables as a “fundamental part of how people expect to eat in future”
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NewsBritish apples have ‘negligible water footprint’
New research finds British apples have a low water footprint compared with European or southern hemisphere origins, while greenhouse gas emissions are comarable across the UK, Europe and Chile
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NewsFresh4U launches ready-to-eat corn as first move into prepped
Western International-based wholesaler is supplying prepped corn on the cob from India into the UK as it eyes expansion into retail supply
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NewsAsda fined half a million for food safety offences
Trading standards seized nine chilled products found to be a total of 91 days past their use-by date at an Asda superstore
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NewsRijk Zwaan unveils veggie vending machine
Seed breeder wants to encourage ‘more moments and new eating habits’ to help stimulate fruit and veg consumption
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NewsDriscoll’s showcases unusual berry pairings
Strawberries dipped in Tajin spice and blackberries served with goat’s cheese were part of a special tasting experience at the berry supplier’s stand in Berlin
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NewsBerry shortages and ‘tsunami of grapes’ bound for Europe
Heavy rain, wind, and port issues are disrupting exports from Morocco, Spain and South Africa, with berries and grapes among top affected
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NewsCo-op incubator scheme opens for new suppliers
Retailer is hoping to list new fruit-based snacks or healthy treats as part of its Incubator new supplier listing scheme, now open for applications
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NewsRiverford sales rise as higher costs squeeze profits
Devon-based veg box company chose to absorb costs rather than passing on, while sharing £1.1mn of profit equally with its 1,000 co-owners in the last financial year
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PodcastsHow can fresh produce make the most of a new era in health?
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman, Dan Parker and Fred Searle discuss how the fresh produce industry can benefit from a step change in health, from the rise in weight loss jabs to a shift in government and retailer motivation
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AnalysisAnalysis: A new era for appetite
Weight loss medication is transforming the food industry, but how can the fresh produce sector make the most of it?
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NewsFormer Lidl CEO joins Co-op board
Senior retail leader Ronny Gottschlich is to join the Co-op board as independent non-exec director as group looks to future growth
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NewsMorrisons makes further price cuts to key veg lines
Cabbage, kale and potatoes among veg lines reduced to 37p as retailer cuts prices for second time this month to help shoppers cope with January squeeze
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NewsFresh Direct announces three regen farming projects with key suppliers
Foodservice supplier said it is committed to creating resilient supply chains as climate and extreme weather make it ‘increasingly difficult to grow food’
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NewsNew AD plants to help power ‘next gen’ mushrooms and vertical farming
JV between Oakland International’s development arm and Cannington Enterprises will see food waste turned into energy to help power high-tech farming enterprises
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NewsNCGM tenants unveil clock in honour of Gary Marshall
Dedication of Marshall as longstanding Covent Garden Tenants Association chairman recognised in nod to the time spent representing tenants
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NewsFree webinar will look at carbon analysis of Gala apples
BAPL chair Ali Capper will speak at a free Soil Association webinar looking at the lifecycle emissions of commercial apple production
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NewsIGD launches new weight loss jab insight series
New series will use diary tracking of GLP-1 users plus expert insight to help food businesses navigate impact of weight loss medication as users overtake numbers of those on vegan diet
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NewsKatherine Ryan joins Pink Lady campaign to Find Your Fizz
Comedian has helped launch a Pink Lady social media challenge to bring a pop of pink, pause for a moment or create a fizz of kindness
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NewsFocus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight
Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry