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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
Aldi to cut food waste with crownless pineapple trial
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
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Fairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
IGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26
Avos grown in Surrey and cricket salads as Co-op predicts future of food
Convenience retailer asks experts for their views on what we will be eating in 2054
Conversations
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 104 · Chris Mack, Fresca Group
Chris Mack of Fresca, one of the oldest established fresh produce businesses in the UK, speaks about the past, present and future of the industry
Fruitbox 102 · Helge Sparsoe, Fyffes
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
Sanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
Haulage deal helps NI potato firm reduce Scope 3 emissions
Wilson’s Country makes move as part of its long-term net-zero goal
‘Double British fruit and veg production to avert crisis’, charities say
Three major environmental organisations have outlined why the horticulture sector needs more support
New Zealand government assists UK farmers in new campaign
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
Significant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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Morrisons posts solid growth and accelerates c-store drive
Supermarket says availability and loyalty scheme are helping boost sales
Sodexo outlines three years of social impact work
Catering giant has committed to a wide range of initiatives to create meaningful impact
UK salad chief headlines at Festival of Fresh
Q&A: Vitacress Salads MD Andrew Eastwood shares secrets of company’s success with FPJ’s Michael Barker and 250-strong audience at Festival of Fresh 2024
Aldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
NFU Cymru embarks on consumer campaign to promote Welsh produce
The Welsh arm of the NFU launched a food and farming campaign in Cardiff to champion domestic produce
Pea and bean field day on the pulse with UK research
Event in Stubton on 2 July will feature a range of trials and demonstrations
Experts share branding wisdom at Festival of Fresh
Marketing experts share top tips for fresh produce branding at the FPJ’s outdoor festival in Evesham
‘Put food security first,’ urge food and drink groups
Food and drink supply chain calls on next government to secure future of British food
Kantar highlights sales growth in retail produce aisles
Laura Fry, consumer insight director for produce, gave Festival of Fresh delegates an overview of the key trends driving retail sales
FSA investigation links E. coli sandwich outbreak to lettuce
Some 256 cases have been confirmed as authorities work with suppliers to prevent a reoccurrence