Which UK supermarket earned British Growers crown for biggest growth in berry sales?
To be named Retailer of the Year by the assocation whose members supply nearly all of the berries in UK supermarkets is no small feat. Given the displays seen at some top retailers, the choice in 2023 by British Berry Growers might be surprising. But it is certainly warranted given the tremendous strides they’ve made […]
Will this season be a ‘Jingle hell’ for grocery retailers or a reason to celebrate?
High food inflation is expected to continue impacting consumers and retailers through the end of the year, according to new research from AlixPartners. Though UK shoppers are expected to spend £131 billion during the final weeks of November through the Christmas period for a 4% projected jump in retail sales, inflation will lead to a […]
M&S partners with FareShare, 2 Sisters on scheme to bring 1 million meals to those in need
Marks & Spencer will donate a million freshly cooked meals to individuals and families in the run-up to the Christmas season thanks to a new partnership with FareShare and 2 Sisters Food Group. Those meals are being prepared by 2 Sisters at its manufacturing site, utilising fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products to help […]
Sainsbury’s set to unveil ‘crownless’ pineapples in stores this week
It is remarkable what you’ll see when walking down a produce aisle in 2023. You might spot a dragon fruit, star fruit or herbs sprouting from little buckets. Even with all the unusual items popping up every season, some fresh twists still cause shoppers to pause. The latest one from Sainsbury’s promises to catch some […]
Lidl makes huge surge in London, surpasses Asda in market share
Supermarket customers in London continue to look for value in their shops, and that is most evident in the soaring popularity of one discount retail chain. Lidl GB, known for its low prices on all products including its lines of fruits and vegetables, has overtaken Asda and moved into third place in the city with […]
Walnuts from U.S. looking ‘exceptional’ heading into end of the year
Good news for those in the UK who enjoy seeing California walnuts in stores: the 2023 crop is one of the best in memory for growers who have been in business for 40 years. Robert Verloop, CEO, of the California Walnut Commission, talked up the amazing results at the recent the Global Produce & Floral Show in […]
It’s pumpkin season! This year’s crop from UK growers looks big and bountiful
This year’s crop of pumpkins has arrived in supermarkets such as Tesco, and they are looking bigger and plumper than in typical run-ups to Halloween. A rainier summer, especially in July and August, led to a lovely season for growers in the UK. Demand is expected to be strong again, according to the retailer. “The […]
Grape Attraction: 5 big consumer trends for the next year include nod to ‘green reality’
More than 90,000 visitors attended the recent 15th Fruit Attraction fair and conference in Madrid, which showcased agricultural industries of 135 countries. The convention included the 7th iteration of Grape Attraction, which explored the table grape sector in Europe and the world. Desmond Jas, head of sales and marketing at Olympic Fruit, based in the Netherlands, analyzed […]
