Shoppers still seeking deals as grocery inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Grocery inflation increased slightly during the four-week period leading up to 4 August, but experts at Kantar International say it is not significant enough to spark concern. Though the jump from 1.6% to 1.8% marks the first time in nearly 18 months that grocery inflation has risen, the current rate is close to levels seen […]
Driven by success in UK and Ireland, Dole reports boost in fresh fruit revenue in Q2
Fruit and vegetable producer and distributor Dole plc, reports a 1.5% increase in fresh fruit revenue during the second quarter of 2024, with a value of $851 million – an increase of $12 million from last year. The uptick was primarily driven by higher banana volumes in Europe and North Africa, increased banana prices, and a higher […]
As blueberries soar in popularity, Tesco and Hall Hunter vow to expand growing in UK
Demand continues to grow across the UK for sweet and nutrient-packed blueberries, according to new data released by supermarket chain Tesco. The retailer reports it has seen a 27% rise in interest from consumers, and they will buy nearly 57,000 tonnes of the plump fruit this year. Much of those purchases will come from imports, […]
FareShare survey shows 30% of parents are purchasing fewer fruits this year
The Food Foundation estimates that more than 10 million people in the UK don’t get enough food to eat each year. And yet, more than 6 million tonnes of food goes to waste, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature. Gathering and redistributing surplus food, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, is one of the […]
WAPA: Apple production expected to see marked decline in EU while pears rise in 2024-25
Apple production in the EU is expected to decline in the 2024-25 season by a staggering 11.3%, or 10.3 million tonnes among top producing countries, according to new data released by the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA). That bleak news, punctuated by a 13.6 decrease in production from the previous three years especially from […]
Global Grape Convention Exceeds Expectations With More Than 1,000 Attendees
The initiative, organized by Yentzen Group, the Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee and the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (PROVID), featured an international-level program offering informative talks, specialized market analysis, ideas to identify new opportunities, marketing strategies and discussion panels. On Thursday, August 8, the most anticipated event for the Chilean, Peruvian and international table […]
Produce advocates say there’s more land for golf than farms in the UK and that must change
Nature-friendly groups and celebrities say the government must stop relying on food imports and double the land used to grow fruits and vegetables. The open letter, coordinated by the agriculture-focused charity Soil Association, asks the Prime Minister to back and scale up horticulture sector. Chefs, influencers, and local celebrities like Sinead Fenton and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall […]
Sainsbury’s entices shoppers to buy more fruits, veg during Nectar 1,000 points Challenge
In what’s become a healthy annual rite of passage, Sainsbury’s is rewarding customers for adding fresh, frozen or dried produce items to their shopping baskets. The Great Fruit & Veg Challenge from Nectar allows consumers to earn as many as 1,000 loyalty points during a seven-week span from 31st July to 17th September if they […]
