Select UK potato, carrot growers get 100% backing on costs from Morrisons
By the end of the year, some of the potatoes and carrots that appear in Morrisons supermarkets will be from farms being supported financially by … Morrisons. The generous initiative, in which the retailer is underwriting 100% of costs for growing those vegetables, is part of a trial that will stretch into 2024. Growers have […]
A wholesaler’s communication, coordination are key to building trust with retailers
Produce wholesalers are a vital link in the supply chain for independent supermarkets, natural food stores and co-ops. We provide access to a wide variety of conventional and organic commodity and value-added products, while giving retailers an opportunity to tap into our inventory for freshness, turns and consistent supply. A good wholesaler serves as the […]
Why supermarkets are rationing food … and 3 potential solutions to prevent shortages
Calls for the government to provide better support to UK food producers have intensified recently, as supermarkets have been forced to ration sales of some fresh produce. Weather-related disruption has caused supply shortages of vegetables from places that include Spain and North Africa. Food price hikes and produce shortages have been an ongoing problem for […]
Clock House Farm berries win top prizes at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
Clock House Farm is celebrating success once again at the National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show after its raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries won various awards. The wins included two first-place prizes in the supermarket packs; earning the Pask Cornish & Smart Cup and title for Best Exhibit of Raspberries for their Driscoll’s Reyna variety and scooping […]
How one company’s innovative drones could change agriculture in the UK
ABZ Innovation, a Hungary-based drone pioneer, is readying its technology for use in the UK that could help alleviate Britain’s farm labour shortage. The drones have seen success in five countries in Europe, buoyed by their lower-cost, high-efficient means of spraying fields and orchards. The revolutionary technology allows farmers and growers to benefit from a […]
Making the cut: Dicing, packaging and displaying fresh fruits, veg can help boost sales
Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables can mean a lot to a produce department if they represent top quality and reside in prominent displays, but they also can act as a bridge between new and unusual produce and wary consumers. There has been a big push in the industry, with high labor prices, to outsource some fresh-cuts […]
As inflation wanes, what factors can drive consumers to purchase more fresh produce?
Inflation made another surprising but welcoming dip last month to 7.9% in the UK and was an additional point lower across the food sector at 6.9%. Though still not a reason to jump for joy, as summer carries on, at least one retailer says it is seeing very positive signs from its Family Matters Index. […]
Pink Lady maintains solid sales in UK, Europe despite economic setbacks
Though inflation has driven big discounts and even downgrades, those in the apple industry have been surviving as well as they can. Despite the challenges, Pink Lady Europe says its 180,000 tonnes of apples sold this season has kept pace with market expectations, posting a 3% gain over the previous season. In addition, Pink Lady […]
