Limiting food waste still a work in progress for consumers, retailers in the UK
Self-reported food waste in the UK fell by a more than a percentage point in the six months ending June 2023, but was still high compared to periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bi-annual WRAP Food Trends and KPI survey done by the Waste and Resources Action Programme shows that a little more than 20% […]
Wholesale Marketing Toolkit: The keys to strong sustainability reporting
While the trends in sustainability are ever-changing, one thing remains true: Sustainability as a concept in our industry is here to stay. A bounty of sustainably grown and packaged products fills grocery shelves and online ordering portals. As wholesalers, we find retail customers keen on traceability, while consumers seek transparency from our products and manufacturing […]
Aldi reaches milestone in commitment with Company Shop and the less fortunate in the UK
You may have seen the clever tagline on its banners if you’ve ever come across a Community Shop, where surplus food and other items are resold to the community. “It’s All Good.” Indeed it is. The items sold inside those stores include shelves of perfectly good-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a bevy of […]
Two leadership promotions help position Borough Market as ‘force to be reckoned with’ in future
Borough Market has made dual changes to leadership roles in the past week that CEO Jane Swift calls “a fantastic partnership and a real force to be reckoned with.” Shane Holland, executive chairman of the Slow Food movement in the UK, has become Chair for the Market; whilst Claire Pritchard, CEO of social enterprise the […]
Food Menu Trends report has a new No. 1: Making vegetables the centerpiece
Foodservice leader Unilever Food Solutions has released its annual Future Menu Trends report, and No. 1 on its list should delight those who dabble in fresh produce: Irresistible Vegetables. The top choice of more than 1,600 chefs from 21 countries this year is veg, and in particular, how to make carrots, broccoli and Brussels sprouts […]
Sainsbury’s £2 ‘Don’t Waste Me’ fruit and veg boxes are hit with customers
‘Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me’ is the cleverly titled initiative launched by retailer Sainsbury’s to both cut down on food waste and keep Brits eating healthy, but can it work? Judging from consumer response, the answer is yes. The scheme features £2 fruit and vegetable boxes that are available in more than 200 of the […]
Aldi, BerryWorld reach milestone meal deliveries to those in need
Discount retailer Aldi announced this week that it reached a stunning 30 million meals delivered through its partnership with Neighbourly, while marketer BerryWorld recently surpassed 1 million meals with FareShare, as businesses across the food industry continue to give back to struggling British families during these difficult economic times. Aldi’s efforts stretch across every one […]
Serious Apeel: How game-changing technology is eliminating food waste at Asda
Using edible produce protection technology from U.S.-based Apeel, UK supermarket chain Asda reduced its citrus waste by 36% in select stores and avocado waste by 10% during the course of a year. The trial, which was done in 150 Asda locations, shows the tremendous potential of using the company’s “plant-based” peels to help retailers achieve […]
