How Much Value Does Seasonal Worker Scheme Bring? Study Shows Two Sides
A recent study completed by Migration Advisory Committee and research firm Revealing Reality shows mixed results from the Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme (SWS) employed by the government to help provide labour assistance on farms. While overall sentiment is positive – it’s hard to deny the helping hand that thousands of visa workers give to the […]
Potatoes have a lot of problems, but here are 5 ways to give them a lift in foodservice
Potatoes have a problem. Maybe more than one problem. Right now, historically low prices are the biggest challenge for grower/packer/shippers. This leads menu R&D professionals to take them for granted as a low-cost, always-available ingredient. Potatoes have a high menu penetration, and are often viewed by foodservice professionals as a cheap plate-filler. When portions are […]
How amazing AI can simplify difficult tasks and break down barriers for wholesalers
As a teenager growing up on Long Island in the early 1990s, I got my first job working in wholesale produce. After an adolescence spent playing team sports, I loved the team atmosphere of the warehouse. I continued to work my way up the ladder and eventually formed what is now Krystal Produce. Even now, […]
Shoppers still seeking deals as grocery inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Grocery inflation increased slightly during the four-week period leading up to 4 August, but experts at Kantar International say it is not significant enough to spark concern. Though the jump from 1.6% to 1.8% marks the first time in nearly 18 months that grocery inflation has risen, the current rate is close to levels seen […]
The Art of Produce: Why Aesthetics Matters When Serving Up Fruits and Vegetables
Dining embraces all five senses — the mouth-watering smell of fresh peaches; the sizzle of a fajita in a cast iron skillet; the silkiness of a tablecloth; the visual feast of a beautifully plated entree; or the refreshing taste of a watermelon sorbet. But beyond art for art’s sake — what some chefs dub “the […]
Wholesale Market: Yes, you do have a story to tell customers when they ask for something new
In specialty produce, you get asked a lot of questions. I’ve been working in specialty for over a decade, and I’ve heard them all. But there is one that gets asked more than any other: “What’s new?” You would think that is an easy question for a company that handles thousands of products from all […]
With Fortnight coming, Love British Food selects Morrisons as exclusive supermarket partner for 3 years
Love British Food heaped praise on its new “exclusive” supermarket partner, saying “we are over the moon to be working with Morrisons.” Likewise, the retail chain shared similar sentiments after acquiring the rights to use the Love British Food branding both in store, online and on its own-label products. As shoppers continue to look for […]
Why the next steps on EU’s approved packaging regulations are so critical to a sustainable future
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was first presented in November 2022 by the European Commission with the goal of making packaging and its waste more sustainable in the European Union. This regulation sets requirements for packaging throughout its lifecycle, including its design, use and waste management. In October 2023, the committee on the […]
