With vegetable purchasing dropping because of inflation, Veg Power launches Simply Veg campaign to help families
Since inflationary pressures began, UK shoppers are spending nearly the same in supermarkets, but they are not filling their baskets with some of the most essential items to maintain their health: namely vegetables. According to a new report released by the nonprofit Veg Power, the purchases on vegetables have fallen to 6.3% of basket value […]
Building prosperous industry future may conflict with desire to increase consumption
There have always been many pathways to success in produce. Indeed, one of the things that has made the produce industry an extraordinary place for those of us who have long toiled in the industry is the enormous range of opportunities the industry presents. We have our share of MBAs from Harvard and Stanford, but […]
Investors help push Tesco to increase healthy food sales
A group of investors who had pressured Tesco to provide higher sales of healthy food got their wish this week as the UK retailer announced plans to improve nutritious option in its stores. Tesco, which had committed to lifting sales of healthy products to 65% at UK stores, promised to carry the commitment to its […]
