Could food inflation in UK finally be waning? Food manufacturer price cuts offer hope
Consumer food costs could drop sharply through the end of 2023 after food and drink manufacturers slashed their prices in September to pre-pandemic levels, according to the UK Sector Tracker Report from Lloyd’s Bank. The 48.8 tracker reading, which measures output charges, was down for the second consecutive month and was the lowest since February […]
New Covent Garden Market being honoured for unprecedented efforts in cutting waste
The work done behind the scenes to keep New Covent Garden Market running efficiently might not get as much notice as the bustle of wholesale activity happening on the floor in Nine Elms, London. But it is nonetheless astonishing to see how significant the efforts are by Market stakeholders to be environmental stewards. None of […]
Young UK artists provide inspiring designs for ‘Eat Fresh’ campaign, Aldi’s lorries
More than two million children have taken part in Aldi’s Get Set to Eat Fresh campaign over the past nine years. That figure includes three young artists this year who will see the fruits of their labour inspiring fellow schoolkids to stay healthy in a really brilliant way. The trio – 10-year-old Joshua from Manchester, […]
Charting the impact of El Niño on Peruvian blueberries
Peru’s ascendancy in the blueberry industry can be attributed to two pivotal factors: climate conditions and the genetic suitability for blueberry cultivation. An optimal temperate climate with a desert-arid-subtropical character prevails across nearly the entire coastal expanse. This climate fundamentally ensures high-quality blueberries. Moreover, this is of paramount significance in expediting the early-stage blueberry production […]
Asda makes more price cuts to fresh produce as shoppers struggle with affordability
Like many of its retail competitors including Aldi, Asda announced this week it lowered prices on more than 230 items, including fresh produce. The move includes both branded and own-brand items as the supermarket chain and others look to offset the tremendous burdens of food inflation being felt by British consumers. This trimming has been […]
Which UK supermarket chain provides the most trusted shopping experience online?
There might be debate over which supermarket chain provides the lowest average cost per shopping experience or the nicest looking store, but when it comes to another category – trust online – one stands out from the rest. Lidl was chosen by British consumers as the safest in terms of being the least intrusive, according […]
Ecuador’s Banana Time show will address 2 critical topics: climate and sustainability
Celebrating its 20th year, the Ecuador-based Banana Time international convention continues to evolve. Business networking and trade talk clearly remain the focus for attendees who converge on Guayaquil. But two more topics – sustainability and climate – will take center stage on the agenda of this year’s event hosted by the Association of Ecuadorian Banana […]
Selfish sustainability: 4 ways wholesale distributors can change their mindset, bottom line
Stop your scroll — as we social media-focused folks say. Before you move on past another article about sustainability, let’s take a step back for a moment when it comes to that big, scary “S” word. Although challenging to relinquish, let’s start by setting aside all preconceived notions of what sustainability in the fresh produce […]
