Eurofresh Distribution
The UK’s fresh produce imports from Spain rose 6% in value during the first 3 months of 2021 to reach €675 million. However, the UK’s departure from the EU has […]
Tue 08/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The UK’s fresh produce leaders will gather this summer to celebrate all that is best in the UK Festival of Fresh will take place on 13 July 2021 and is organised […]
Thu 03/06/2021
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Photo: Morrisons UK retailer Morrisons racked up £27 million in Covid-19 costs during the first quarter of 2021, but forecasts stronger annual profits after like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose […]
Wed 19/05/2021
Photo: Lidl Lidl has launched a new ‘best time to shop’ feature on its Lidl Plus loyalty app in the UK allowing shoppers to view real-time shopper numbers and avoid […]
Wed 19/05/2021
Waitrose
Waitrose reports a significant rise in organic sales. The supermarket commissioned a OnePoll survey, which showed that a quarter of respondents had increased the number of organic items in their […]
Mon 10/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Richmond Events
The Retail & eCommerce Directors’ Forum will be one of the first industry events to take place as a ‘live’ event. Held on 22nd June at The Belfry Hotel, professionals from retail are invited to join either in person or virtually.
Tue 04/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Reports have emerged of a mass exodus by Asda senior staff, after headhunters claimed they had been contacted by several executives of the UK retailer, according to The Times.
Thu 22/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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UK grocery sales were up by 7.4% in the first 12 weeks of 2021, down 3% compared with the same period in 2020, according to Kantar data.
Thu 22/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Bumblebees are an essential component of UK blueberry production. By introducing the correct hive types at the right time, pollination rates can be optimised resulting in higher yields and ultimately profits.
Tue 30/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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UK retailer Morrison’s has announced a 50.7% fall in profits to £201 million for the year to January 31
Thu 18/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The UK’s berry sector has grown 600% in the past 25 years, according to a press release by British Summer Fruits, with the market for fresh berries now worth over £1.5 billion, compared to £206 million in 1996.
Wed 17/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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According to NielsenIQ data, the number of British households shopping for groceries online has more than doubled in the last year, reaching 41% compared to 18% at the same point in 2020
Tue 16/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
