As wholesalers, we have an obligation to not just ‘sell what we want to sell’ but listen to customers
It’s no secret that the biggest problem currently in the industry is the cost of labor and the lack of it (followed by the high cost of transportation). Within this same supply chain-squeezing climate, consumers have become more demanding for quality, service and sustainability. Regional and local produce wholesalers sit in a prime position to […]
Why the next steps on EU’s approved packaging regulations are so critical to a sustainable future
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was first presented in November 2022 by the European Commission with the goal of making packaging and its waste more sustainable in the European Union. This regulation sets requirements for packaging throughout its lifecycle, including its design, use and waste management. In October 2023, the committee on the […]
Survey: Consumers have a more ‘positive opinion’ of Aldi, Lidl than other UK supermarkets
It’s no wonder that UK shoppers have an affinity for shopping at discount supermarket chains. They are often far less costly than their rivals, key when incomes are barely moving forward and prices remain high on other essentials. How much cheaper on an average shop? Try £32.60. That was the difference between prices on an […]
Easing of grocery inflation emboldens UK shoppers, but will it continue under Starmer?
Grocery market inflation in the UK has tumbled to 1.6%, the lowest level it has been in nearly three years, according to newly released data from Kantar Worldpanel. That easing has helped spur on foot traffic to supermarkets. In the past month, consumers have increased their trips to shops by 2% and spent more on […]
Dubai plans to double size of its market, looks to become ‘largest’ fresh food logistics hub
The city of Dubai plans to establish “the world’s largest” logistics center for fresh food and food products, marking a significant step in diversifying its economy and enhancing investment opportunities, Gulf Business reports. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand the current fruit and vegetable market and double its size was signed between Dubai Municipality […]
Tesco, FareShare and Trussell Trust brighten summer for kids with healthy meals
Rest, relaxation and recreation. Summer months can provide all three, along with the feeling of being able to brush aside everyday stressors. But for those less fortunate including impoverished children across the UK, the summer ‘gap’ can be anything but carefree. In some cases, it can exacerbate their troubles. No school can mean no free […]
Getting it ripe: Wholesale, retail and foodservice strive to deliver ready-to-eat fruit
For produce retail stores and foodservice alike, ripening is a key part of the process of getting desirable produce to consumers. Although it doesn’t benefit shelf life, ripening — or pre-conditioning — delivers fruit ready to eat. After all, soft, ripe avocados or bananas are considerably more appealing than rock-hard products that are still a […]
Freshfel blasts EU Commission’s proposal to drastically cut funding for fresh produce promotions
Freshful Europe drafted a letter and lashed out at the EU Commission this week, saying its proposal to gut the policy budget for agricultural promotions was short-sighted. Not only would the EU Commission plan trim the current outlay of funding by one half – a staggering €281.7 million – but it also would eliminate budgets […]
