Shoppers across UK see spending power increase again, topping pre-COVID numbers
Families across the UK are doing better financially than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report released by supermarket chain Asda. Households from London to Scotland and the East Midlands are enjoying a double-digit growth in disposable income as inflation continues to remain low at 1.7%. In fact, Asda’s quarterly […]
Former Tesco Managing Director Bush to become Group CEO at Westfalia Fruit
Chris Bush, who spent more than 30 years as Managing Director at Tesco, will take over as Group CEO of The Board of Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit Group on Oct. 28. He will replace Rian du Toit, who is returning to his role as chief financial officer. Bush, a graduate of Manchester […]
Investing in the future: How to unlock the funding to finance a food system transformation
Currently, an astonishing one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted. It’s difficult to overlook the evidence, and most pertinently, the data highlights that our global food system is still far from future-proof. In 48 countries, an estimated 238 million people still experience chronic food insecurity. If we capture even half of […]
Drive to incorporate more produce earns Waitrose farm in Hampshire top sustainability status
Waitrose’s commitment to grow grapes and apples and pears sustainably has earned them a significant achievement. The retailer’s orchard and vineyards at the Leckford Estate in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to achieve Regenified™ certification, a global leader in regenerative agriculture verification. The push for more produce is a pivotal step towards […]
Agroberries and BerryWorld Group Combine to Create the Second Largest Berry Company in the World
Agroberries, a leading global grower, marketer and distributor of fresh berries, announced the acquisition of BerryWorld Group Holdings Limited, Europe’s largest berry marketer. This transformative combination creates an industry champion with a diversified global footprint operating across the value chain and uniquely positioned to serve the fast-evolving needs of consumers around the world. “The BerryWorld […]
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and several UK food and drink companies are amongst Most Trustworthy in the world
British retailers Tesco and Sainsbury’s are two of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the world, according to a survey done of customers, investors and employees done jointly by Newsweek magazine and Statista. Several other UK food and drink companies were among the 1,000 business honoured by the publication, which received more than 230,000 evaluations from […]
Wholesalers: Do you have a plan to address food waste? If you don’t, you should.
“Produce is an art, not a science.” These words resonated with me during my first week at DNO Produce in Ohio, as I toured our bustling warehouse. I quickly learned how true that is when managing procurement, inventory and sales in the produce industry. Our teams grapple with rapidly turning products, rejected shipments and unpredictable […]
Policy Exchange report shows UK needs better plan to address food security
In a new study released last week, the Policy Exchange says the UK Government must embrace a “National Food Security Strategy that encompasses the entire food ecosystem to keep products on shelves and prices down.” With the challenges of affordability not waning for consumers despite drops in inflation and efforts by some retailers to keep […]
