Waitrose launches trial with Deliveroo’s Hop for quicker home delivery
Waitrose will be introducing fast delivery service Deliveroo Hop in some of its stores during a trial beginning later this month. The retailer already has a shared partnership with Deliveroo that began in September and does feature on-demand grocery service but could halve the time to get items to customers, arriving in as little as […]
Research Perspective: Many Questions Remain About Branded Produce
Read the corresponding Research Perspective article Tell your authentic story and you will build brand love The idea that consumers will pay a premium for the branded produce they love is a break-through, but the research also shows that few consumers really connect with many produce brands. It is almost as if consumers yearn for a […]
UK government will trial vouchers for fruits, vegetables given by general practitioners
As part of the 12-step Levelling Up plan by the UK government to improve underserved communities and the nation as a whole, general practitioners will be able to grants food vouchers for fruits and vegetables in some communities during a three-year trial called Community Eatwell. The strategy, which has worked with great success in one […]
Retail roundup: Aldi sees huge spike in vegan sales; Sainsbury’s increases Hub
Aldi UK officials say that plant-based item sales rose by 500% during the last month, affectionately known as Veganuary, as healthy eating trends continue two years after the start of the pandemic. Because of the increase in demand and a 250% boon in plant-based sales during 2021, Aldi stepped up its range of products by […]
South African table grape exports to UK down significantly since last year
The South African table grape industry has packed over 6 million more cartons year-on-year, but has shipped 5.2 million cartons fewer to international markets. The delays in the Port of Cape Town remain challenging, with the situation showing some improvement, although still too slow given the peak shipping weeks that are still ahead. Exports to […]
Produce trade associations form alliance to address rising costs
Fresh produce associations including Freshfel Europe (European Union) and the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters – SHAFFE (Latin America, Oceania, South Africa) have agreed to form a global coalition to address increased costs for fresh produce production and trade. The global coalition also includes Afruibana (West-Africa), China Chamber of Commerce of I/E of […]
How do consumers value produce and local vs. long-distance?
A new researcher at the New York Produce Show, Rebecca Wasserman-Olin, shared new research findings about how customers value various appearance characteristics and how a consumer value perception is affected when a strawberry is marketed as ‘local,’ among other key findings. While this work uses strawberries as an example, it provides important lessons for everyone in the fresh produce […]
What fruits and veg will be trending in the UK this year? New Covent Garden Market’s traders offer a glimpse
New Covent Garden Market released its annual Fruit and Vegetable Trends Report, which features brilliant wholesale trader insight on what is expected to be hot and what is simply unavailable to London’s most discerning diners in 2022, both those eating at home and at some of the finest restaurants across the city. Near the top […]
