Which UK supermarket earned British Growers crown for biggest growth in berry sales?
To be named Retailer of the Year by the assocation whose members supply nearly all of the berries in UK supermarkets is no small feat. Given the displays seen at some top retailers, the choice in 2023 by British Berry Growers might be surprising. But it is certainly warranted given the tremendous strides they’ve made […]
Co-op strikes deal with Just Eat on online home delivery
Co-op has become the second major retail chain in the UK to partner directly with Just Eat Takeaway on online home delivery services, hoping to provide further convenience to its customers. The announcement on Friday will help expand Co-op’s reach and footprint as it looks to compete more strongly with its rivals. ASDA already has […]
Caboodle provides more direct network for UK retailers to tackle food waste
Several top brands, along with retailer Co-op and Microsoft, have begun to trial a massive project called Caboodle that aims to dramatically cut down on food waste in the UK. With more than 1.1 million tonnes of food going into the bin, co-founder Co-op and others want to find a way to both eliminate that […]
Four UK supermarket chains will trial effectiveness of environmental labels
Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco will be testing new environmental labels in a virtual setting this summer, as part of the strategic framework for a harmonized environmental labeling scheme. According to a statement from IGD, the trials, which will test consumer awareness and understanding of environmental labeling, are the latest stage of their workstream. They […]
Co-op unveils healthy, sustainable Summer line of to-go options
UK retailer the Co-op has launched its new Summer food-to-go range of products that are more healthy and more sustainable, thanks to the introduction of more vegan options and reduced packaging. The elimination of plastic cutlery is just one of the many environmentally friendly moves the chain is making, which includes getting rid of 274 […]
Big Five supermarket CEOs commit to sweeping climate change efforts at COP26 Summit
The five big supermarket chains promised to cut carbon emissions in their operations by 2030 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) taking place in Glasgow. Leaders from Co-Op, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose all said they would do their part in helping to save the environment by trimming food waste, reducing […]
Retail roundup: Commercial crop of vertically grown strawberries hits Tesco stores
Tesco is receiving the first commercial volumes of strawberries grown from a vertical farm via a production system that lessens both water usage and features a 90 per cent reduction in carbon footprint per kilo of fruit. The fruit is being delivered by Direct Produce Supplies Ltd (DPS), a Tesco supplier for 40 years that […]
Retail roundup: Seedless lemons arrive at Tesco; Sainsbury’s joins Black British Network
Seedless lemons never really took off in the UK years ago after many trials failed to produce a strong, stable supply of good-tasting fruit. But Tesco said it may have found the answer to bringing consistent seedless lemons to its stores – by looking to South Africa and Spain. Starting this week, the retailer said […]
