UK supermarkets gradually eliminating expiration dates on perishable items
UK supermarkets are gradually getting rid of expiration dates on a range of perishable items in favor of shoppers’ judgment. While the chain retailers say the move will save customers money and cut waste, it marks a new turn in a grim consumer battle with rampant inflation, according to an article by Bloomberg. Morrisons kicked off […]
Rewe’s Stephan Weist brings broader perspective on global grape marketing
We have been fortunate to have Stephan Weist of Rewe in Germany participate here on the Pundit and in many of our events: Wonky Fruit, Regionality, Omni-Channel, Sustainable Packaging… All Come To The Fore In Presentation At Global Trade Symposium By Stephan Weist Of REWE Group And Patricia Brunn Of Penny Market Announcing Thought-Leader Breakfast […]
European apple volumes forecast flat for 2022-23 but pears set for big rise
The outlook for European apple and pear production for 2022 is hopeful, with pear volumes set to rise by 20 percent and apple volumes expected to increase by 1 percent compared to last year. The figures were released on August 4 at the Prognosfruit 2022 conference in Belgrade, Serbia. It was the first in-person Prognosfruit event after […]
Shopping at Aldi is still the least expensive in the UK and £25 cheaper than this retailer
How much less expensive is a shop at discounters Aldi and Lidl than their retail rivals in the UK grocery market? A lot. According to another round of data from Which?, the two led the way again on the cheapest shop amongst all supermarket chains in the UK, which the average shop costing £74.23 and […]
Blistering heat scorching fruits and vegetables across UK
The UK heatwave has caused fruit and vegetables to die on the vine as growers fear the drought and further hot temperatures could ruin harvests this year. Fruit and vegetable suppliers have been counting their losses after record temperatures in July caused crops to fail, according to a report by The Guardian. “It’s not just fruit […]
Boldly British recyclable packaging on vine tomatoes hits the mark for M&S
M&S has given its British Collection vine tomato packaging a beautiful and more sustainable upgrade, switching from plastic sleeves to a recyclable cardboard format. The new covers feature an open look at the tomatoes on top, with a much smaller film footprint, while the rest of the package is wrapped in the sustainable material and […]
EU’s plan to go green will boost innovation, but costs will rise, too
Companies and citizens of the European Union (EU) will not be able to escape the fact that there is no such thing as a free lunch and there are costs to “greening” the union. The European Green Deal is the name of the EU’s overarching policy that aims to make the EU climate neutral in […]
Record heat leads to severe drought conditions in UK, Europe
As another heatwave hits the European continent, drought conditions and water scarcity in several regions are reducing crop yield and affecting energy production. A staggering portion of Europe is currently exposed to warning (44% of EU+UK) and alert (9% of EU+UK) drought levels, associated with soil moisture deficit in combination with vegetation stress, according to […]
