Food freshly offers solution at MacFrut to extend shelf life of premium vegetables
Shelf-life preservation specialist Food freshly recently showcased the advantages of its sulfite-free and preservative-free fresh produce preservation applications for many of the premium vegetables used in Italian food preparation at MacFrut 2024 in Rimini, Italy until May 10, 2024. Recognised for its achievements in extending the shelf-life of everything from lettuce to apple slices, Food freshly’s solution […]
It’s time to bring real ideas to the table on Gen Z, sustainability and the future of foodservice
A recent discussion among foodservice leaders left me pondering the issue of how Generation Z diners (those born between 1997 and 2012) are defining “sustainability.” Are they an intellectually curious generation that is well read or are they being led to certain beliefs by marketers of many products from various sectors? The answer is likely […]
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 […]
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 […]
Freshfel: Policymakers are missing massive opportunity to elevate fruits and vegetables
Freshfel Europe’s latest edition of the Consumption Monitor indicates that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU decreased to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The positive trend that started during the COVID-19 pandemic has been curbed by the economic crisis, impacting the purchasing power of consumers. Freshfel Europe underlines the essential features of fresh […]
Advocacy group asks UK government to ban ‘forever’ pesticides from use on fruits and veg
A new report released by a charity focused on ensuring safe and sustainable growing shows “worrying” levels of pesticides in fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK. The Pesticide Action Network UK says 10 ‘forever’ pesticides can be found in everything from peaches to cabbage to apricots. The biggest offender they say is strawberries, “with […]
Tesco joins other retailers in promoting ‘Best of British’ fresh produce on its website
Tesco has unveiled a ‘Best of British’ page on its grocery site, showing its commitment to growers, producers and suppliers in the fresh produce chain. The retailer joins a number of other supermarkets in the quest to promote freshly grown British fruits and vegetables, which includes. Tesco says its site will feature “more than 500 […]
Limiting food waste still a work in progress for consumers, retailers in the UK
Self-reported food waste in the UK fell by a more than a percentage point in the six months ending June 2023, but was still high compared to periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bi-annual WRAP Food Trends and KPI survey done by the Waste and Resources Action Programme shows that a little more than 20% […]
