Morrisons building partnerships with independents who have ties to local produce
Supermarket chain Morrisons announced it will be opening six new stores in a partnership with independent retailer Jempson’s that specialize in “championing local produce.” Under the “Together with Morrisons” brand, the first of the bunch will be located in Peasmarsh, East Sussex, where the supermarket is promising far more direct sourcing of fresh fruits and […]
No comparison: Aldi, Lidl are significantly less expensive per shop than other supermarkets
Calling itself a “consumer champion”, the brand Which? regularly performs comparison shops in the UK to give customers the lowdown on pricing and value. One of its regular targets is supermarkets. Over the past couple of years, the winners have been clear: They’ve been Aldi and Lidl in a runaway. That hasn’t stopped other chains […]
Global Cherry Summit, the sector’s premier event, will bring together leaders in April in Chile
The Fourth Global Cherry Summit is set to take place on April 20, 2023, at the Monticello Conference Center in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile. The summit will bring together more than 900 leaders and international business people from at least a dozen countries, including key cherry producing regions, along with more than 70 businesses sponsoring and exhibiting. The diverse […]
Citrus exports from South Africa could tumble by double digits in 2023
Southern African citrus exports could fall by around 14% year-on-year this season, dropping from 164.8 million cartons to 142.5 million. That was the initial prediction given by Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Exporters Association of Southern Africa (CGA), though he noted that with some mandarin varieties estimates are still outstanding, will be available by […]
Jim Prevor: Captain of conscience
Jim Prevor was my friend. He is not a mere casual acquaintance, industry colleague, business associate, media contact, or fellow board member, but a true friend. One who is honest, straightforward and direct in all his support. Above all, he always told you the truth, no matter how brutal or discouraging it might be. Upper […]
Strange-looking celeriac becoming huge hit in kitchens, UK restaurants
That odd, gnarly-looking vegetable that almost doesn’t look edible is catching the eyes of foodies and chefs across the UK. Celeriac, which is a close relative to celery but without its look or its flavour – both sweet and nutty to the palette – is seeing unprecedented demand in supermarkets such as Tesco. In fact, […]
Researchers say shortages in UK can be solved with more homegrown produce
While Aldi and other retailers have for the moment provided fixes to the shortages of fruits and vegetables on their shelves, researchers say more needs to be done to stave off potential gaps in the future. A new Green Paper released by the University of Warwick purports that UK should be less reliant on other […]
Food Menu Trends report has a new No. 1: Making vegetables the centerpiece
Foodservice leader Unilever Food Solutions has released its annual Future Menu Trends report, and No. 1 on its list should delight those who dabble in fresh produce: Irresistible Vegetables. The top choice of more than 1,600 chefs from 21 countries this year is veg, and in particular, how to make carrots, broccoli and Brussels sprouts […]
