Aldi reaches historic 20-year deal with British apple grower AC Goatham
AC Goatham & Son, one of the most renowned fruit farms in the UK, has reached a new £750 million deal with Aldi to supply it with fresh apples and pears. Based in Kent, AC Goatham has been working with Aldi since 2016, but was not its sole provider of British apples until last year. […]
Tesco capitalises on TikTok trend and healthy influencers with new Salad Creation Bars
A very cool trend is taking shape in the produce aisles of Tesco. Inspired by TikTok influencers and Gen Z’s penchant to make more healthy food choices, the retailer is adding “Salad Creation Bays” to its stores. “Salads don’t have to be boring,” says Emily Hampson, Buying Manager for Prep Fruit and Prep Salad for […]
Jazz Apples again will greet swimmers that finish Bournemouth pier event this summer
The marketing team behind Jazz Apples are again travelling across the UK this summer to promote their healthy, tangy fruit. And they seem to find creative outlets beyond Foodies Festivals to do that. For the fourth consecutive year, Jazz is pairing up with the British Heart Foundation as one of the key sponsors of the […]
Picota cherries poised for rebound in UK thanks to better forecasts, new marketing campaigns
Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a “positive and well-balanced season” as the sector tries to rebound from devastating rainfall last year. Unusually heavy rain last June devastated half of the Valle del Jerte crop. However, there are high hopes for an improved season in 2024, with better weather and a high-quality crop […]
Sainsbury’s agrees to 5-year deal with Microsoft to put AI at centre of store operations
Supermarkets, always looking to become more efficient while promoting quality especially in fresh produce, know technology is crucial to meeting demand in 2024 from consumers and shareholders. Seizing on that potential, British retailer Sainsbury’s recently entered into a five-year partnership with Microsoft Corp. that it hopes can leverage Microsoft’s AI and machine learning “capabilities” to help in […]
Brakes hits huge target in partnership with FareShare: food for 10 million meals
UK foodservice supplier Brakes recently celebrated a milestone moment – it has helped shepherd the equivalent of 10 million meals to the charity FareShare. Brakes began its partnership with FareShare more than 10 years ago, but it has blossomed during the past few critical years and especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. Brakes, in fact, was […]
New naturetag label from GSL provides eco-friendly solution for fresh produce industry
GSL, a global leader in specialist labelling to the healthcare sector – has launched a certified eco-friendly, food-safe fresh produce label that promises to disrupt the market with its impressive price point. Naturally sustainable, the naturetag label is home compostable and biodegradable, meaning it can be left on the skin of produce when discarded and […]
Why is AI in your future? Because your business rivals are already going there.
Thinking about using artificial intelligence to boost your bottom lines in the fresh produce industry? You’re not alone. According to a new report by Tata Consultancy Services, more than 85% of 1,300 senior business leaders polled in 24 countries said they are using AI to boost their revenue streams and create new opportunities. The TCS […]
