Lidl GB commits to LEAF Marque standards for all produce suppliers
Lidl GB announced it will require all of its British fresh produce suppliers to earn LEAF Marque environmental certification by the end of 2023. “We firmly believe it is our responsibility, through innovation, investment, and active leadership, to build a bright, sustainable future – for our business, our farmer suppliers, the people we interact with […]
Aldi launches trial of checkout-free store in London
Several UK supermarket chains have been trialling checkout-free stores, and Aldi has joined the fray by opening its first on Greenwich High Street in London. The Aldi Shop&Go concept store was unveiled on Tuesday morning, with customers picking up their items and walking out the doors with having to enter a queue. The Shop&Go app […]
Sainsbury’s latest data shows shoppers spending more on fresh
According to a new report released by supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, British consumers leaned in on more healthy eating … while taking the time to indulge a bit on special occasions. Sainsbury’s says more than six billion portions of fruits and vegetables were purchased alone from its Nectar points shoppers, including an astounding 375 million servings […]
M&S, Lidl and Aldi were biggest winners during festive period
After a challenging 2020, the supermarket making the most headway during the festive period in 2021 and making a stunning comeback was M&S. According to data from NielsenIQ, it saw sales grow 9.4% in the final quarter of the year. Only two other UK retailers saw positive gains across the same 12-week period compared with […]
Research and Analysis: Fresh Produce Has Marketing Challenges
Originally printed in the November 2021 issue of Produce Business. The issue of fresh produce branding is an important one. It is, however, different from the typical analysis of branding in most of the supermarket. What is the key difference? Simple… retailers generally only carry one brand at a time of each fresh produce item. In […]
Agriculture Professor Lays Out The Case For The Power Of Data
John Bovay, Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech University in the United States, has become a fixture at The New York Produce Show and Conference presenting many thoughtful pieces, a few of which we have profiled here: NYPS Veteran Professor, John Bovay, Presents New Study On The Effect Of Organic Promotion And Its […]
Shoppers delight as Asda again gives away excess produce for 0p
The end of the year is a time for giving. For UK supermarkets, that meant cutting customers extreme deals as they did their shops for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Discount chains such as Aldi and Lidl set the bar low on prices on fresh produce, coming in this year at 19p. As other retailers […]
Aldi UK plans to increase suppliers by 100 in new year
As Aldi moves to add to its growing base of supermarkets in the UK in 2022, it is also looking to add farmers and growers to keep the chain running smoothly. The discount retailer is hoping to add more than 100 British suppliers in the coming year, saying it wants to increase the amount of […]
