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Essential stories, analysis and research from UK’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Sysco GB celebrates sustainability success
The foodservice supplier scoops major sustainability award for waste management
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
CPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
Angus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
Sysco GB celebrates Purpose Month with volunteering boost
Staff from across the group donated their services to food redistribution charities as part of company-wide mission
Aldi dishes up festive cheer with free meals
The discounter is donating thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income communities via Company Shop Group
Barfoots expands UK butternut production
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
Veg Power backs LBC healthy eating campaign
The not-for-profit marketer shapes new radio campaign encouraging Brits to eat more veg
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Lidl GB revenue rises as shopper numbers grow
Discounter reports highest increase in shopper visits across the sector and strong growth in fresh produce
Brakes wins Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards
Sysco UK foodservice firm also picked up 10 product awards at London food industry event
Thorogoods marks 50 years at NCGM
Fresh produce wholesale group celebrates a half-century at New Covent Garden Market, during which it has maintained its focus on high-quality British fruit and vegetables
Del Monte launches range of dried fruit snacks
New apple crisps and sticks will be rolled out at self-checkouts in Tesco and Morrisons stores
Nationwide issues Spanish supply warning
Fresh produce distributor Nationwide warns UK customers of disruption to Spanish fruit and veg supplies after severe weather
New Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years at Nine Elms
Historic fresh produce wholesale market celebrates milestone anniversary serving London and the South East from ‘new’ Vauxhall site
London Zoo animals join 50th anniversary celebrations of New Covent Garden Market
Zoo animals enjoyed a celebratory breakfast of fresh veg to mark the market’s 50th anniversary
Sainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent
Branston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
Fenmarc acquires Alfred G. Pearce
Deal brings established vegetable-growing operation into the Fenmarc stable