Sainsbury’s surprises shoppers with Nectar rewards pricing on fruits and vegetables
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s announced it has expanded its Nectar Prices loyalty scheme on fresh fruits and vegetables, both in store and online. It is the first time the rewards will be good on fresh produce. Nectar, which has 18 million users, allows consumers added savings on their shop but until now have mostly been […]
Worldwide production of table grapes rising for the 4th consecutive year
World table grape production is forecast up 1.1 million tonnes to 27.3 million for a fourth straight year of growth, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Favorable growing conditions in China and Turkey more than offset losses in Chile and India. Chile’s production is projected to drop nearly 9% to 725,000 […]
Fyffes’ melon farm in Honduras receives top certification for agricultural stewardship
Suragroh, Fyffes’ melon farm in Honduras, has earned GLOBALG.A.P certification for its efforts in transforming its business under local management during the past two years. GLOBALG.A.P recognises farms for initiatives that spur safe food production and safeguard worker health and safety, the environment, and the welfare of local communities. In October 2001, Fyffes was the first […]
UK grape grower AMFresh partners with private equity firm to acquire two companies
AMFresh of the UK and private equity fund manager EQT of Sweden have acquired Special New Fruit Licensing Holding Company (SNFL) of Spain and International Fruit Genetics LLP (IFG) of the U.S. The deal was approved by the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation. AMFRESH is active in growing table grapes, other fruits, and vegetables. SNFL and IFG both breed and develop new […]
Brakes brings ‘plant-forward’ knowledge to caterers with dedicated section on website
As diners across the UK seek out more healthy food options, it makes sense for wholesalers to follow the trend and be a significant conduit for them to achieve their goals. Not all of them are vegetarian but are thinking “plant forward.” Understanding the differences is key to delivering menu options that work. Foodservice specialist […]
Blueberry Summit will bring together global leaders to look at state of industry
The 2023 International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit, starting July 3 in Poland, promises to be a truly global meeting of the blueberry industry. This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. “In the space of two days, one will be able […]
Lessons learned: Can US consumer trends offer insight into how to grow sales of fresh produce worldwide?
Inflation hit consumers hard in 2022, with year-over-year prices across total food and beverages growing a sky-high 12.5% by end of year. But, when it comes to produce, consumers have not responded based on price-impact alone. Shoppers are undoubtedly being more price-conscious in their food purchase habits, but convenience and quality remain key factors driving […]
Aldi closing fast on 1,000 stores in UK with five new openings in June
Aldi has said it would spend north of £400 million to open new supermarkets across the UK this year alone. In the coming weeks, it will add five more. The discount retailer, continuing its development drive through all areas of the nation, said it will cut the ribbon at a handful of new stores during […]
