Tesco survey: Nearly 50% of households are making vegetables a bigger part of their diets
According to a new survey released by OnePoll on behalf Tesco, nearly half of 2,000 British respondents say they are eating more vegetables than they did five years ago. As part of the push to honour and help promote Veganuary, Tesco officials say they are working hard to help UK consumers stick to healthier diets […]
UK consumers could be forced to sacrifice British Grown quality if soft fruit industry doesn’t get help
Just when the industry was looking to recover from the pandemic, we’ve been plunged into an even greater state of crisis triggered by a number of factors. Increased production costs linked to soaring energy tariffs and the rate of inflation peaking at 11.1% in October 2022 (a figure that is even higher in agriculture, anything […]
Leaning on ‘quality’ and Food, M&S is big winner during the Christmas period
Despite the admitted challenges and competition facing big retailers in the UK, especially the rise of deep discounters, some are doing quite well. Marks and Spencer, which had its share of struggles before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, has shown particular resilience with a stunning 7% boost from its M&S Food Division during the Christmas […]
Study: Regenerative cultivation could unlock key to soil health, preserving nutrients
Though still early, a recent study being conducted at the University of Leeds Farm is showing the steep potential and benefits of regenerative cultivation techniques over invasive ploughing. The study compares soil health, crop production, greenhouse gas emissions, and profit of different farming systems across seven 12m x 40m plots. Some of the plots were […]
Sainsbury’s ditches plastic for cardboard punnets on own-brand mushrooms
The not-so-distant target to reach sustainability goals has pushed retailers to eliminate plastic bags and individual wraps on fruits and vegetables. And think of new ideas. One of the biggest offenders aside from packaging film – which in some cases helps in terms of food safety and convenience – are punnets. Easy to store but […]
How the placement of citrus inside and outside can add zest and sales in your produce department
Citrus is a core category in produce departments and, with a variety of products available and flexibility in merchandising, retailers can develop presentations to generate more attention — and sales. The range of merchandising possibilities is vast. In one example, 3 Guys from Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, which is located at an intersection, positions its citrus largely […]
Two innovative British companies are finalists for top Fruit Logistica awards
Two companies from the UK – one in the overall Innovation category and the other in Machinery and Technology – have been nominated for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. Bedfordshire-based Calypso Growers could have a winner with their Calypso Sweet Red Onions, while Wyma Solutions are hoping to take home top prize for their […]
Catastrophic flooding across UK could lead to significant vegetable shortages
Recent flooding across the UK from Storm Henk along with continual downpours have put in peril a multitude of crops, including carrots and cauliflower, as they were moving toward harvest. The soaking storms, hitting hardest from Nottinghamshire and the Midlands down to the southern coast and stretching to the west, are sending warning signs of […]
