Produce Business UK Archive

  • VERTFARM1

    Emirates Airline aims high with vertical facility that provides farm fresh to cabin table

    Said to be the world’s largest vertical farming endeavor, it will open in November 2019 and is slated to provide high-quality produce to passengers' plates within 24 hours of being farmed. Read more >

  • TESCOCARR

    Tesco, Carrefour waste little time in trying to leverage power of partnership

    Alliance between UK and French supermarket giants is slated to take effect in October as they look to take on deep discounters, other top chains. Read more >

  • ERP12

    Linkfresh enters expansion mode, launches raft of new ERP solutions for fresh produce

    Demand is growing worldwide for Enterprise Resource Planning software as a way to manage costs in face of mounting industry challenges. Read more >

  • ANECOOP

    Developed from the heart, latest innovation by Anecoop proves a hit at Morrisons

    Spanish innovator partners with UK grocery chain on its latest creation, a stunning watermelon that is the same variety as its signature mini Bouquets. Read more >

  • CRISPR

    EU ruling on genetically edited crops may have impact on international trade

    Biotechnology leaders fear the ruling could quell innovation, engineer food and that certain imports could undergo a rigorous authorization process. Read more >

  • Waitrose Tomato

    Waitrose gives green light to tomato punnets made with leaves, recycled cardboard

    As part of a companywide initiative that includes joining The UK Plastic Pact to eliminate waste, the retailer is making big strides toward 2025 goal by finding clever ways to reuse materials. Read more >

  • LITTLEBOXA

    Little Cook Box aspires to change the way children eat food with creative meal kits

    The new meal kit scheme for young children has the potential to encourage greater fresh produce consumption among an age group at risk of obesity. Read more >

  • PINKY

    Pink Lady apple sales show no signs of slowing, post record numbers in June

    Strong Southern Hemisphere season leads to big increase year over year for the brand, which has been buoyed by Aldi's expansion in the UK. Read more >

  • TESCO metro

    Reports: Tesco preparing to launch new discount store chain

    In an effort to stave off big discounters Aldi and Lidl, the largest UK retailer is said to be on the verge of opening rival stores possibly as soon as September. Read more >

  • FOODWASTE1

    Tesco makes good on pledge, addresses food waste epidemic with game-changing moves

    By working with farmers, suppliers and local charities, as well as tossing best before labels, the supermarket giant says less than 1 per cent of its food gets discarded. Read more >

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