Why the largest and sweetest blackberries this season are British grown
Experts are touting this year’s crop of British blackberries as larger, more sweet and more versatile in snacking and meal prep than hedgerow varieties. All the more reason for consumers to select them in their supermarkets and avoid that enticing pick. Agromonists say this “new generation” of blackberries doesn’t have the same bite as the […]
Lidl GB takes losses in stride, plans to invest even more in new stores, colleagues
Despite losses that totaled nearly £76 million in the 52 weeks ending in February, Lidl GB is promising to invest in more stores, more colleagues and more low prices to aid cash-strapped consumers. Despite that punch-in-gut bottom line figure, Lidl officials remain steadfastly positive thanks to a 1% growth in market share and revenue that […]
The incredible new list of price cuts on fresh fruits and vegetables at Aldi
What could be more alluring to supermarket shoppers than continuous price cuts? It would be price cuts on healthy food. Aldi, the cheapest supermarket in the UK that has pushed other fresh promotions such as its Super 6, this week released a list of 55 fresh produce items with reduced prices. Led by Cotton Candy […]
Bagged salads from British vertical farms now in stock at Asda
Something new and very appealing to environmentally conscious consumers has sprouted in produce sections at Asda. The first range of vertically grown bagged salads to appear in a UK supermarkets began this week in 270 Asda stores. Called Homegrown – an homage to British growers producing them in Gloucestershire – they feature three SKUs: 80g Mixed […]
Lidl’s new automated warehouse in Luton is a site to behold at nearly half a kilometre
Lidl GB has officially opened the doors to its massive new distribution centre in Luton, where it expects to deliver more than 9,400 pallets per day to 150 of its nearly 1,000 stores in the UK. At 1.2 million square feet, it is triple the size of any of its other facilities. But two features […]
Aldi lifts packaging on 4 fruits and vegetables, lets them go loose in supermarkets
Aldi is removing plastic packaging on four fruits and vegetables in an effort to reduce waste. Limes, garlic, lemons and oranges will be presented loosely in supermarkets – the first two only in stores in the North East, Cumbria, Yorkshire, South East, and London – while all of them will be featured openly in East […]
NY Produce Show and Conference: US humorist will discuss levity in the workplace at keynote breakfast
Plan your morning of December 6th at the Jacob Javits Center as actor, author, humorist and ‘people person’ Scott Christopher will demonstrate why ‘Latitude, Attitude and Gratitude’ are important components of corporate structure. Registration information for the New York Produce Show and Conference is listed below. Few people can boast a resume that solidifies credentials as […]
World Avocado Organization expands support for retailers across UK
The World Avocado Organization (WAO), a non-profit group focused on sustainable growth and global avocado consumption, has finalised its 30th retailer collaboration, establishing partnerships with supermarkets in 12 countries, and over 35,000 stores, tripling its retail support across the UK and Europe since 2021. Avocados are adding consumers across the globe, and WAO says it […]
