UK supermarkets primed for another strong cherry season
This year’s bumper crop of cherries, said to be 40% more than in 2021, have begun robustly hitting the shelves at supermarkets across the UK. More than 6,000 tonnes of the delicious stemmed fruit will be in stores through the end of September, according to new data from trade association Love Fresh Cherries. “This year’s […]
European Picota cherries, South Africa raisins on trade menu this summer
Dignitaries from Spain and South Africa recently came to the UK to the discuss the benefits of two key fruit products available this summer. Representatives from the South African raisin industry talked up trade possibilities back in May with dried fruit suppliers, while Spanish delegates were promoting the unique qualities of premium European Picota cherries […]
Even with price matches, Aldi says it is the best option for UK shoppers to beat inflation
Citing Kantar data over the past four weeks, discount retailer Aldi says that British consumers could save £45 a month, or £542 a year, if they shopped at its supermarkets over the Big Four – Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. With inflation rocking the UK market and families likely to see a £380 increase no […]
SKU expansion: Is abundance of produce in retail too much of good thing?
The expansion of variety has dominated the retail produce industry over the past 40 years. Beginning with the Produce Renaissance in the ’80s and ’90s, retailers continually expanded the produce items available in their stores. It was the general consensus that this was a good thing and there was no ceiling to the amount of […]
FPC unveils two new websites for its Future, Careers events
The Fresh Produce Consortium has launched two stunning websites to help showcase and bring together its signature FPC Future and FPC Careers events happening in November. Easily navigable and featuring two prominent produce colors – green and orange – the sites offer a quick way for those interested in the produce industry to be able […]
M&S survey shows Brits’ top priority this summer is to live, eat healthy
How are families planning to spend their summer in the UK? More than half of those who were surveyed as part of the M&S Family Matters Index said they are prioritizing eating more healthy foods and looking to exercise more. Many are looking to take trips to the country to improve their mental health or […]
Could Mexico present big opportunity for UK, emerging export markets?
Mexican growers can benefit from huge, untapped potential in markets from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East and Europe as well as increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables by looking beyond traditional export destinations, delegates to the inaugural IFPA Mexico Conference. Despite being traditionally focused on the neighboring U.S. market, Mexico can realize greater export sales […]
M&S hires former Tesco, Coles executive to lead its Food business
Marks & Spencer, which is outpacing its supermarket rivals on growth in the UK, has tapped a new leader to run its Food business: former Tesco executive Alex Freudmann. Freudmann, who has been managing director of Australian wine and spirits firm Dan Murphy’s for the past two-plus years and has built a career in both […]
