Avocado exports expected to increase in South America, Mexico over next two years
A recently released Rabobank report notes that avocado production and exports are expanding, with Mexico, Peru, and Colombia expected to become the largest exporters by 2026. Peru is the main source of avocados for the UK, but could there be further opportunities for imports from other areas? “To remain profitable, industry players must innovate in […]
M&S makes huge investment in healthy meals for needy in partnership with FareShare
Supermarkets across the UK have shown their generosity over the past two decades by supporting food distribution charities – especially in getting healthy produce and proteins onto the plates of the less fortunate. There are often many parts to that chain, including the vast network of those who contribute to distribution, delivery and meal preparation. […]
TDR Capital takes ownership control of Asda after Issa brother sells stake
Private equity firm TDR Capital LLP has taken control of supermarket chain Asda after Zuber Issa split with brother and co-owner Moshin Issa and sold off his stake in the company. TDR Capital now owns 67.5% of Asda, while Moshin has 22.5% and Walmart the other 10%. The deal is expected to be finalized in […]
Where does bold, mouth-watering flavour come from? It starts with seeds and breeders
For this column, we are going to go off menu a bit because ironically, flavor does not start on the menu. Or in the kitchen. Or at the distributor. Or even in the field. Flavour starts with the development of a seed. Development, growing, testing, tasting. Re-developing, growing, testing, re-tasting. But I am getting ahead […]
What makes good produce wholesalers great? They seek perfection, sift out the ‘undesirable’
As a wholesaler, we are in a position to maximize every piece of produce that we receive, never sacrificing quality. This is to ensure our customers can be confident that they will be given the freshest and healthiest produce available on any given day. It is our duty to make sure we take every necessary […]
Westfalia puts stamp on sustainability by engraving Tesco logo on avocados
Avocado fans will notice interesting changes when buying one of Britain’s most popular fruits. In a move to help the environment, Tesco will do away with the sticky labels that extra-large avocados have today in favor of eye-catching laser engravings. At the same time, it is trialing the replacement of the plastic tray packaging on […]
BerryWorld’s ‘outstanding’ Ruby raspberries earn Superior Taste Award
BerryWorld’s Ruby raspberries were recently honored with the Superior Taste Award at the International Taste Institute awards, scoring an “outstanding” in the blind tasting with 3 stars. Currently grown in the UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Germany, and Italy, BerryWorld’s new raspberry variety “captivated the professional panel of experts with a near-perfect score for its […]
South African raisins rebound, ready for major promotional campaign in UK
South African raisin producers have bounced back in 2024, achieving a total crop size of 95,000 tonnes with outstanding quality, following several challenging years for the industry. A combination of adverse weather conditions, global economic uncertainty and increased input costs has put pressure on suppliers, resulting in a reduced crop of 60,231 tonnes in 2023. […]
