Tesco capitalises on TikTok trend and healthy influencers with new Salad Creation Bars
A very cool trend is taking shape in the produce aisles of Tesco. Inspired by TikTok influencers and Gen Z’s penchant to make more healthy food choices, the retailer is adding “Salad Creation Bays” to its stores. “Salads don’t have to be boring,” says Emily Hampson, Buying Manager for Prep Fruit and Prep Salad for […]
In time for Easter, Aldi lowers pricing on 7 staple vegetables to just 15p each
Supermarket chain Aldi has put six staple vegetables and a key herb on sale for Easter at just 15p each. The discount retailer, which has continually set the bar low on pricing of its fresh produce since its foray into the UK, made its Easter Super Seven even more of a bargain by dropping them […]
Cheap veg tops Asda’s list of food trends that will shape the next year
Inexpensive vegetables are expected to become more popular over the next year, according to the newly revealed 2023/24 Food Trends guide released by supermarket Asda. These ‘Everyday Heroes’, led by the surge in interest and demand for potatoes, are one of “seven megatrends” and 120 foods to watch that will shape food and drink development. […]
Hiking, fresh food and health: Why Portugal should be an example for the world
This article was written as I hiked for 16 days along Portugal’s northern coastline while doing the Camino Portuguese, a popular pilgrimage route. It was an amazing experience from a food and fresh produce perspective, as Portugal’s cuisine is a celebration of fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are bursting with flavor. During my 220-mile hike […]
A Thanksgiving with all of the trimmings, but it’s family that truly makes it special
Autumn has always been a special time of year for my family. As a New Yorker, I don’t always see the signs of the seasons changing, like colorful trees or falling leaves, but I’ve always felt the heart of the season through the time spent together with family. Growing up in the produce business, fall […]
Fresh produce finding its place more frequently on pizza
Platforms. Everyone in menu research and development thinks about platforms for serving a wide variety of menu items. Platforms can be breads, tortillas, biscuits, baked potatoes or pizza crusts, and each of these platforms is a perfect perch for fresh produce. Pizza especially. Crispy or doughy crust, a savory sauce, melted cheese, and a blank […]
