Investing in the future: How to unlock the funding to finance a food system transformation
Currently, an astonishing one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted. It’s difficult to overlook the evidence, and most pertinently, the data highlights that our global food system is still far from future-proof. In 48 countries, an estimated 238 million people still experience chronic food insecurity. If we capture even half of […]
Bloom Fresh: Consumers can’t enough of table grapes, will pay premium for ‘taste and flavor’
Bloom Fresh, a London, England-based fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries and raisins, announced the findings of its latest retail survey, Building Value Through Grape Varieties, that sheds light on consumer preferences in the table grape market. The survey demonstrated consumers are not only drawn to the uplifting and enjoyable experience of consuming table grapes, […]
Sainsbury’s entices shoppers to buy more fruits, veg during Nectar 1,000 points Challenge
In what’s become a healthy annual rite of passage, Sainsbury’s is rewarding customers for adding fresh, frozen or dried produce items to their shopping baskets. The Great Fruit & Veg Challenge from Nectar allows consumers to earn as many as 1,000 loyalty points during a seven-week span from 31st July to 17th September if they […]
The Art of Produce: Why Aesthetics Matters When Serving Up Fruits and Vegetables
Dining embraces all five senses — the mouth-watering smell of fresh peaches; the sizzle of a fajita in a cast iron skillet; the silkiness of a tablecloth; the visual feast of a beautifully plated entree; or the refreshing taste of a watermelon sorbet. But beyond art for art’s sake — what some chefs dub “the […]
How low can Aldi go? How about £37 cheaper than a rival supermarket on 72 similar items
Deep discounters are continuing to dominate the price wars that have been occurring in the UK since the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on the publication or source, one or the other – Lidl or Aldi – have been out front and up front about their low, low prices. And they are delivering […]
Research Perspective: Many Questions Remain About Branded Produce
Read the corresponding Research Perspective article Tell your authentic story and you will build brand love The idea that consumers will pay a premium for the branded produce they love is a break-through, but the research also shows that few consumers really connect with many produce brands. It is almost as if consumers yearn for a […]
Generation Z, Sustainable Purchasing And the Connection with Agriculture
As our natural food systems weaken and no longer seem able to deliver what is expected, we look for ways to change its trajectory. Gradually we begin to understand that one of the major causes of unsustainability in the food systems is not only production but also ‘irresponsible’ consumption. Our food seems cheap, but only […]
British cherries to flood supermarket shelves after July’s heatwave
Huge volumes of British cherries are expected to hit UK supermarket shelves over the coming weeks after the recent hot weather led to a bumper crop. A cold and rainy spring had threatened this year’s output, but growers are now celebrating a massive yield, the BBC reports. Lee Turner, from Kent-based FGA Farming, the UK’s largest cherry […]
