Greenyard
Greenyard has released a financial report noting the firm’s intention to divest its UK Fresh operations over the coming months as it sees “insufficient room for standalone profitable growth in […]
Tue 28/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Some retailers are already getting ready for the metaverse with virtual commerce expected to take online shopping to a new level
Mon 27/06/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
The 2022 edition boasted a new venue and co-location with other major food industry shows
Thu 23/06/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
Coming out of Covid-19 and Brexit, UK households are now reeling from inflation at a 30-year high
Tue 21/06/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
McColl's
UK retailer Morrisons beat off fierce competition from Asda to purchase convenience store chain McColl’s, which had entered administration. This represents a key move for Morrisons, as McColl’s will be […]
Thu 16/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Co-op and Microsoft
UK retailer Co-op has partnered with Microsoft to create a new platform for reducing food waste.
Thu 16/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution/Sainsbury's.
A study has found that about 60% of UK consumers buy some of their groceries online, with 16% ordering all or most of their groceries via this channel. The research, […]
Wed 15/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
For the eighth straight year, Aldi has been voted the UK’s leading supermarket when it comes to treating suppliers fairly, according to an annual survey by the Groceries Code Adjudicator […]
Tue 14/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The popularity of online grocery plus ever more ultra-rapid delivery options are boosting the convenience trend, as busy consumers seek to save time.
Fri 10/06/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
Ben Stevens / Parsons Media
Tesco is reportedly to be planning to introduce biometric payment methods at the checkout by early next year, including face and palm recognition. Some reports have said that the move […]
Mon 06/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Coveris
Strengthened by the acquisition of Four04 Packaging, Coveris is one of Europe’s leading and expert packaging manufacturers for fresh fruit and vegetables. Coveris supplies approximately 90% of packaging for shipments to the UK and 10% for the rest of Europe and […]
Mon 23/05/2022 by Gloria Zorrilla
Waitrose
UK high-end supermarket chain Waitrose has reported its first statutory loss in a decade. Last year’s loss of £2.3m is attributed to the supply chain crisis and Covid-19-related costs. The […]
Thu 19/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
