Lettuce, a Spain staple, will take center stage at Fruit Attraction in October
Organisers of Fruit Attraction, the annual conference and trade show held in Madrid in a few weeks, announced a unique feature that will highlight year’s event. In addition to technical sessions and the staple Biofruit and Grape Attraction Congresses, IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX will host “Lettuce Attraction” on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Oct. 3-5 […]
Why the largest and sweetest blackberries this season are British grown
Experts are touting this year’s crop of British blackberries as larger, more sweet and more versatile in snacking and meal prep than hedgerow varieties. All the more reason for consumers to select them in their supermarkets and avoid that enticing pick. Agromonists say this “new generation” of blackberries doesn’t have the same bite as the […]
The incredible new list of price cuts on fresh fruits and vegetables at Aldi
What could be more alluring to supermarket shoppers than continuous price cuts? It would be price cuts on healthy food. Aldi, the cheapest supermarket in the UK that has pushed other fresh promotions such as its Super 6, this week released a list of 55 fresh produce items with reduced prices. Led by Cotton Candy […]
Aldi lifts packaging on 4 fruits and vegetables, lets them go loose in supermarkets
Aldi is removing plastic packaging on four fruits and vegetables in an effort to reduce waste. Limes, garlic, lemons and oranges will be presented loosely in supermarkets – the first two only in stores in the North East, Cumbria, Yorkshire, South East, and London – while all of them will be featured openly in East […]
World Avocado Organization expands support for retailers across UK
The World Avocado Organization (WAO), a non-profit group focused on sustainable growth and global avocado consumption, has finalised its 30th retailer collaboration, establishing partnerships with supermarkets in 12 countries, and over 35,000 stores, tripling its retail support across the UK and Europe since 2021. Avocados are adding consumers across the globe, and WAO says it […]
UK government’s border control receives thumbs up from FPC
An ambitious overhaul of the UK’s border control systems has been met with resounding approval from industry leaders, including Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC). The initiative aims to enhance national and biosecurity while optimizing the flow of goods, aligning closely with Jenney’s long-standing advocacy for an industry-focused approach to border […]
What is it about Waitrose, one of the more expensive shops in the UK, that continues to attract customers?
Over the past decade, Aldi and Lidl have created quite a stir in the UK – and risen in market share – courtesy of low, low prices and their expansion of stores. But some customers aren’t buying them, or at least not buying in them. Tesco, for instance, has remained a constant atop that share […]
Jooste: The changing face of the fresh produce workforce
I recently turned 65. After an old-school, shoulder-to-the-wheel, hard-working career of 30 years in fresh produce, I decided to use my skills to assist companies in strategic plans for marketing, communication and sustainability. The idea was to work one or two days a week. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it worked fine. Fast forward to 2023, […]
