Fresh Produce Consortium
Two new events have been developed by the UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) to educate and arm the industry in terms of tackling the challenges faced in all areas of […]
Thu 07/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
ASDA
Sales in UK supermarkets fell by 1.9% during the 12 weeks to 5 September 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, according to the latest figures from Kantar. However, […]
Wed 22/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Berry World
British consumers can’t get enough blackberries, with sales of new, improved varieties soaring amidst a growing awareness of the fruit’s health benefits. In the past year, sales of blackberries in […]
Tue 21/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
THE CO-OPERATIVE FOOD
Central England Co-op has scooped three Carbon Trust Standards awards for the fourth time for reducing its carbon emissions, waste and water use. The Society said it has showcased its […]
Mon 20/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
BIobest
The UK’s Organic September campaign is under way with record engagement from brands and retailers including Sainsbury’s. Over 200 brands, 300 independent retailers and at least three major national retailers […]
Mon 13/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
UK supermarket Waitrose is trialling a linerless solution for its Fresh Gold Kiwis. The Pro-Produce pack is the result of a collaboration between ProPrint Group and Primafruit. If successful, the […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Tesco
Tesco has opened its first “just walk out” branch. The Tesco Express store in Holborn, London, has recently reopened after refurbishment with new pay gates and cameras installed in the […]
Wed 18/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Department for Transport (DfT)
A new freight railway service is to open in October that will connect Alicante (Spain) with Barking (London) once a week. Trains will leave the Spanish port on Thursdays and […]
Tue 17/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
G's
As the Delta variant of Covid-19 spreads across the UK, supermarkets are struggling to keep shelves fully stocked. Retail industry leaders warn of the growing havoc wreaked by the “pingdemic”, […]
Mon 16/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
