Sainsbury’s pushes out 12 fully electric vans to handle deliveries for superstore
Rival supermarkets Waitrose and Tesco both made headlines late last year for use of fully electric-powered lorries to handle deliveries in some areas. As these chains clamor for solutions to achieve net zero by 2035, a new grocer has embraced the EV craze. Sainsbury’s announced this week it is now using a fully electric fleet […]
Global avocado market still booming but must continue to evolve
The outlook for avocado production and consumption is expected to be strong over the coming years, although not without challenges, according to a new report from financial service company Rabobank. With the release of its annual World Avocado Trade Map, Rabobank notes that competition will rise and that pressure will grow on operators to be […]
Ecuador embassy in Netherlands eager to connect suppliers with buyers at 2 key events
Ecuador’s embassy in the Netherlands has planned a series of events this month to help bolster ties between its suppliers and buyers in the UK and Europe. Juan Carlos Yépez Franco, the former head of commercial at Ecuador’s embassy in the UK, has moved into a similar role in The Hague and will be heading […]
Train passengers can grab fruits, veg and salads at Sainsbury’s Local at Coventry Station
Travel through Coventry’s railway station and you may notice something unique and inviting. There is a Sainsbury’s Local on street level that abuts the main entrance. The convenience-style supermarket, part of the newly renovated station, is meant to serve travelers on the go – which means that those who want a healthy snack or a […]
Own-label lines and deep discount chains heavily influencing consumer spending across UK
After ten months of double-digit price growth, the British public is continuing to turn to own label lines to help manage spending, according to research by Kantar Worldpanel. Grocery price inflation rose by 17.3% in the four weeks to 16 April 2023, down marginally on the 17.5% recorded in the previous four weeks according to the […]
Fresh Del Monte post big first-quarter profits despite economic challenges
Fresh Del Monte has posted a 51% year-on-year jump in net profit for the first financial quarter, as the company continues to focus more heavily on efficiency and optimization of resources. Net profit rose from $25.8 million to $39 million in the three months to March 31. That increase came despite a small drop in […]
National Fruit Show, celebrating its 90th year, names Paice as new president
The National Fruit Show will celebrate its 90th year in November, and it will have a new leader to kick off its big event in Kent. Catherine Paice, Director of Eden Publishing and agribusiness journalist, was named the Show’s newest president during the Marden Fruit Show Society’s annual meeting last week. She has been a […]
Wholesalers don’t just provide fresh produce, they do it all for customers
Wholesalers are experiencing an identity crisis amid the increasingly competitive arena of produce distributors. Our customer needs are changing, and it is up to wholesalers to adapt to this new environment to stay relevant. Luckily, wholesalers are characterized by their immense dedication to the business, and we don’t just overcome hurdles, we break right through […]
