Fresh This Month

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  Ideas from IGD on helping consumers make more healthy food decisions

  Though shoppers say they want to improve their habits, many are still not reaching the 5 A Day targets. So what can the industry do to assist? Read more >

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  Retail roundup: Sainsbury's giving mllions back to store colleagues

  Waitrose partnering with FareShare on new trial that will lead to retailer using surplus food to supply five million meals to the UKs most vulnerable families. Read more >

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  British asparagus arrives in some Waitrose stores earlier than expected

  Eight weeks ahead of schedule, the delectable vegetable will give consumers a chance to explore a variety of popular recipe ideas. Read more >

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  Produce consumption might be higher in UK, but it's falling in the US

  Of every 10 people in the United States, nine are not meeting the daily recommended value for fruits and vegetables, raising concerns from Better Health organisation. Read more >

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  Is pursuing data-driven worth it, even for smaller suppliers and retailers?

  While this marketing typically implies a high-cost-of-entry, efficiencies and alternatives make it worth it for any size produce company or retailer to explore. Read more >

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  Freshfel, FPC urge government to delay derogation for plant health certification

  FPC's Jenney: 'Postponing the introduction of the phyto requirement until electronic certification is in place would facilitate trade on both sides of the Channel.' Read more >

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  Retail roundup: John Lewis Partnership signs on to Terra Carta sustainability agreement

  The company says it is committed to helping save the environment, will take part in HRH The Prince of Wales' latest envrionmental initiative. Read more >

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  Winter wonder: First British strawberries of 2021 hit shelves at Aldi store

  The discount retailer's work with local suppliers is part of a big commitment to invest an additional £3.5bn a year by 2025. Read more >