Retail archive – Page 7
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ArticleUK farming unions call for retailer support over weather crisis
Heavy rainfall and damaging storms have played havoc with food production
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ArticleDefra delays post-Brexit border checks
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
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ArticleUnite warns of empty shelves at Morrisons
The union says Morrisons’ logistics workers in Cheshire and Wakefield could strike over pensions, leaving store shelves empty
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NewsAvocados from Mexico launches Cinco de Mayo campaign
Campaign looks to tap into increased interest in the fruit around the Cinco de Mayo celebration
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ArticleFirst British strawberries of the season hit Tesco shelves
New-season crop has been grown by Summer Berry Company and supplied by DPS
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ArticleWoolworths officially launches across New Zealand
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
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ArticleIFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ supports banning plastic PLU stickers but says 2025 is too soon for growers without clear alternatives
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleConditions in Turkey bode well for Alanar cherry campaign on German market
This season’s excellent cherry quality and high calibres are perfect for the German market, says Yigit Gökyigit, commercial coordinator at Turkish grower-exporter Alanar Fruit Company
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ArticleKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
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ArticleThe Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
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ArticleHoogstraten strawberries show benefits of working together
Whether it’s selecting the right strawberry varieties, marketing to consumers or overcoming challenges like climate change and high costs, Michiel Vermeiren, business unit manager fruit at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, sees cooperation as vital
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NewsInnocent champions fruit and vegetables
Smoothie specialist is aiming to inspire consumers with the power of fruit and veg
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ArticleTesco adds ‘Best of British’ page to support farmers
Market leader is the latest to launch a page to back domestic producers
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ArticleSPAR South West teams up with FareShare
The food retailer is partnering with FareShare to cut waste and fight hunger in the South West
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ArticleKaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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ArticleAustralian researchers reveal per serve pricing boost for fresh produce
Adding per serve pricing increases loose vegetable purchases by 6.2 per cent according to new research
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ArticleTurbulent times in tomatoes
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
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ArticleComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Everything in check – How can suppliers continue to reach the UK market?
This Logistics Hub session focused on the impact of new legislation on the UK business and those looking to supply it