All Markets articles – Page 70
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CommentHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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CommentWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBelOrta promotes local origin of aubergines
The Belgian cooperative has joined forces with the Mister Spaghetti restaurant chain to highlight domestically produced aubergines
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ArticleThe Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
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Article‘Big four’ reject claims of excess profits
Supermarket bosses tell MPs they are not making too much money from high grocery prices
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ArticleMercabarna opens summer camp for vulnerable kids
More than 600 children from Barcelona and the surrounding area will take part in the initiative
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ArticlePost-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium
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Article‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
The fresh produce department needs a complete makeover to combat falling sales, according to the UK’s top fruit supplier
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ArticleRetailers face MP questions over rising food prices
UK supermarkets face government pressure to reduce grocery prices
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ArticleSainsbury’s sets up station pop-up to help nourish the nation
Sainsbury’s DINspiration launches at London King’s Cross station to inspire busy commuters to eat healthily by offering grab-and-go meals
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NewsSummer Citrus from South Africa kicks off 25th year
Despite current challenges, SCSA promises that high-quality fruit is on the way weekly for the rest of the summer
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ArticleSalix Fruits expands summer citrus programme
Company expects to import more than 1m cartons from the Southern Hemisphere between May and October
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ArticleFood inflation here to stay
High grocery prices are unlikely to end before next summer, but fresh produce quality and sustainability still top the bill for consumers depite the cost-of-living crisis, IGD tells Festival of Fresh
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ArticleGrowers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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ArticleLess is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues
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ArticleSteven Martina to leave The Greenery and join Zespri
Dutch cooperative’s CEO will succeed Giorgio Comino as kiwifruit marketer’s director for Europe and North America
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ArticleIndia lifts tariff on US apples
Retaliatory tariff of 20 per cent to be removed in 90 days in major breakthrough for US growers and shippers
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ArticleAI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
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Article2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year announced
Fresh Markets Australia and the Central Markets Association of Australia reveal Arnold’s in Wodonga, Victoria as the national people’s choice winner
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ArticleGrocery inflation falls to lowest monthly rate
Grocery price inflation is at 16.5 per cent for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, the lowest level this year – but still the sixth highest monthly figure since 2008