‘Innovative’ Kissabel sees chance to grow red apple sector ahead of Fruit Attraction

Northern Hemisphere Kissabel apples returned to the market in mid-September. European production will rise by 40%, with a crop of 3,500 tonnes, for the apple with a colored flesh ranging from pink to intense red shades. To coincide with the new season, Kissabel partners are preparing to exhibit at Fruit Attraction 2023, the international fruit and vegetable […]

UK startup NatureMetrics captures first place at annual Agri T-Jam competition

NatureMetrics, a company which measures biodiversity using eDNA analysis of soil, water and insects, beat out nine other UK startups in earning top prize at this year’s Tesco’s Agri T-Jam competition. With the victory, NatureMetrics earned the right to work in a trial with a Tesco supply chain partner and also gained access to its […]

Lettuce, a Spain staple, will take center stage at Fruit Attraction in October

Organisers of Fruit Attraction, the annual conference and trade show held in Madrid in a few weeks, announced a unique feature that will highlight year’s event. In addition to technical sessions and the staple Biofruit and Grape Attraction Congresses, IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX will host “Lettuce Attraction” on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Oct. 3-5 […]

Why the largest and sweetest blackberries this season are British grown

Experts are touting this year’s crop of British blackberries as larger, more sweet and more versatile in snacking and meal prep than hedgerow varieties. All the more reason for consumers to select them in their supermarkets and avoid that enticing pick. Agromonists say this “new generation” of blackberries doesn’t have the same bite as the […]

Lidl GB takes losses in stride, plans to invest even more in new stores, colleagues

Despite losses that totaled nearly £76 million in the 52 weeks ending in February, Lidl GB is promising to invest in more stores, more colleagues and more low prices to aid cash-strapped consumers. Despite that punch-in-gut bottom line figure, Lidl officials remain steadfastly positive thanks to a 1% growth in market share and revenue that […]

The incredible new list of price cuts on fresh fruits and vegetables at Aldi

What could be more alluring to supermarket shoppers than continuous price cuts? It would be price cuts on healthy food. Aldi, the cheapest supermarket in the UK that has pushed other fresh promotions such as its Super 6, this week released a list of 55 fresh produce items with reduced prices. Led by Cotton Candy […]