Sainsbury’s agrees to 5-year deal with Microsoft to put AI at centre of store operations
Supermarkets, always looking to become more efficient while promoting quality especially in fresh produce, know technology is crucial to meeting demand in 2024 from consumers and shareholders. Seizing on that potential, British retailer Sainsbury’s recently entered into a five-year partnership with Microsoft Corp. that it hopes can leverage Microsoft’s AI and machine learning “capabilities” to help in […]
New naturetag label from GSL provides eco-friendly solution for fresh produce industry
GSL, a global leader in specialist labelling to the healthcare sector – has launched a certified eco-friendly, food-safe fresh produce label that promises to disrupt the market with its impressive price point. Naturally sustainable, the naturetag label is home compostable and biodegradable, meaning it can be left on the skin of produce when discarded and […]
Why is AI in your future? Because your business rivals are already going there.
Thinking about using artificial intelligence to boost your bottom lines in the fresh produce industry? You’re not alone. According to a new report by Tata Consultancy Services, more than 85% of 1,300 senior business leaders polled in 24 countries said they are using AI to boost their revenue streams and create new opportunities. The TCS […]
After another tasty win, Popular Jazz apples make grand tour of UK at Foodies Festivals
The “Tatiest Apple in the UK” was on display at the recent Brighton Foodies Festival, and it didn’t disappoint. Nearly 10,000 Jazz apples were sampled and tasted by 20,000 attendees at the event over three days. Brighton is just one of the many stops on a tour being done by Worldwide Fruit Ltd. to […]
Could offering free spices and herbs help UK consumers eat healthier? Sainsbury’s hopes so.
Consumers might be eating more at home as cost of dining out remains high, but it doesn’t mean they are enjoying it. Sainsbury’s recently conducted a poll of more than 2,000 adults in the UK that showed that more than half are “no longer excited by food” and believe the meals they are preparing are […]
Lidl’s lofty 30th anniversary expansion plans could mean hundreds more stores in the UK
Discount retailer Lidl wants to celebrate its 30th year in Great Britain in style by opening not just a handful of new stores or a couple dozen. Lidl says it wants to open hundreds. Fueled by its recent investments in infrastructure, including its new warehouse in Luton, the fast-growing supermarket chain wants to expands further […]
Co-op makes bold bet on UK farmers, growers by going all in on British Strawberries
Co-op has become the first of the British supermarket chains to go to 100% British Strawberries in its own brand range from now through the summer. The convenience retailer said it wanted to get the word out on the commitment in time for St. George’s Day and as strawberries hit the shelves earlier than expected. […]
Veg Power launches eLearning platform to try to get pickiest kids to eat more produce
Veg Power’s targeted, clever campaigns have struck a chord with kids, led by Eat Them to Defeat Them. But what about parents and guardians? Yes, family leaders have a role to play in ensuring increased consumption of vegetables, and Veg Power has aimed many at them, as well. The latest is a new free eLearning […]
