British blueberries, the ‘mighty’ snacking fruit, are filling up produce section shelves
British blueberry producers are expecting to send 6,000 tonnes of fruit to retail shelves this year, projecting the “sweetest and largest crop yet.” This season, which started in early June and will run to late September, will offer “sweeter than ever” fruit thanks to sunny weather which boosts blueberries’ natural sugar content. “British blueberries have long […]
More than 1,000 suppliers will converge on pivotal conference hosted by Aldi
Aldi is bringing together more than 1,000 of its suppliers – along with 200 of its own colleagues – to discuss overall trade strategy and potential growth at a conference on 4th July at ICC Birmingham. It is the first time in five years that the discount retailer has done a live gathering for this […]
Asda: Families still feeling pinch of inflation as disposable income plummets
Most households in the UK are struggling with affordability and have less disposable income to spend, even on essentials including bills. More than a third of British consumers, in fact, are falling short of remaining level with their pay and debt, according to the newest Income Tracker report from supermarket Asda. The message: retailers should […]
Ukraine getting help from UN and World Food Programme to safely restart farming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched in Ukraine a joint program in collaboration with land mine action partner Fondation Suisse de Déminage (FSD) to support smallholder farmers and rural families most affected by the war. The program has already started in Kharkivska oblast. It […]
RedPop apple six packs, small in size, make a big splash in Waitrose stores
RedPop, a small snacking apple from northern Italy grown through the VOG Consortium, has made its way into Waitrose stores throughout the UK. Sold in a pack of six in Waitrose supermarkets, the apples give consumers a fresh, space-saving on-the-go option for healthy eating. The apples have garnered strong interest in many locations, including Asia. […]
Fruit Research Innovation Hub will be one of many highlights at Fruit Focus in July
Growing Kent & Medway, Innovate UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will combine forces for the first time at this year’s Fruit Focus on 12th July. Visitors to the show in East Malling, Kent, will be able to explore cutting-edge research and innovation projects, funded to tackle some of the biggest […]
Warm weather means British cherries will be sweet, plentiful this summer
Despite a very “British start to the year with plenty of rain and chills”, British cherry growers say the recent warmer weather means British cherries will have more flavour than previous years and in time for harvest. Cherries are already arriving at major retailers and are expected through mid-to-late September. Crop levels are expected hit […]
Tesco shows commitment to consumers by promoting healthier, affordable foods
In a continued effort to help shoppers eat healthier, UK supermarket Tesco announced it will not sell foods high in fat, salt or sugar in volume-led promotions. Though the Government announced it will not restrict multi-buy deals of so-called HHFS until at least 2025, Tesco is still committed to trying to promote “affordable, healthy, sustainable […]
