Sainsbury’s launches peat-free mushrooms from Monaghan using recyclable materials
Deviating from the traditionally arduous process of growing mushrooms, Sainsbury’s supplier Monaghan has instead developed them using a naturally recyclable substrate instead of peat. The result is that instead of relying on peat, which takes thousands of years to grow and form, this new method will not only be easier but spare widespread carbon release […]
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 […]
Sainsbury’s adds ‘Best of British’ section to website to highlight UK-grown produce
Sainsbury’s has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, hoping to better highlight and promote products grown in the UK to its millions of online customers. Fresh fruits and vegetables top the list of 450 items at the retailer coming from British farmers. Meat, dairy, eggs and “chilled essentials” are also in […]
Leaning on ‘quality’ and Food, M&S is big winner during the Christmas period
Despite the admitted challenges and competition facing big retailers in the UK, especially the rise of deep discounters, some are doing quite well. Marks and Spencer, which had its share of struggles before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, has shown particular resilience with a stunning 7% boost from its M&S Food Division during the Christmas […]
Sainsbury’s CEO selected to be keynote speaker at City Food & Drink Lecture
Simon Roberts, chief executive officer at Sainsbury’s, will headline the 2024 City Food & Drink Lecture at London’s Guildhall as its keynote speaker. The event, which for more than two decades has brought together some 700 industry leaders from food, drink and agriculture, will take place on Monday 11th March. Roberts joined the retailer at […]
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 […]
Sainsbury’s surprises shoppers with Nectar rewards pricing on fruits and vegetables
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s announced it has expanded its Nectar Prices loyalty scheme on fresh fruits and vegetables, both in store and online. It is the first time the rewards will be good on fresh produce. Nectar, which has 18 million users, allows consumers added savings on their shop but until now have mostly been […]
Sainsbury’s pushes out 12 fully electric vans to handle deliveries for superstore
Rival supermarkets Waitrose and Tesco both made headlines late last year for use of fully electric-powered lorries to handle deliveries in some areas. As these chains clamor for solutions to achieve net zero by 2035, a new grocer has embraced the EV craze. Sainsbury’s announced this week it is now using a fully electric fleet […]
