Relying on data analytics to drive your fresh produce business? You might want to ask your gut first.
“Data driven” isn’t just jargon; it’s a widely used decision-making process. But how good are the insights and decisions if the process starts with flawed data? Is bad data driving us in the wrong direction? My inbox is populated with at least two dozen RSS feeds every morning, from produce, grocery, retail, specific business areas, […]
How can fresh produce wholesalers adapt to the blurring of traditional lanes?
There was a time when each part of the supply chain stayed within a well-defined and mutually respected lane. Every link — grower, shipper, packinghouse, buying agent, broker, wholesaler, distributor, fresh-cut processor, purveyor, retail store, big box store, freight broker, common carrier — knew its exact function on the long road to get perishable agricultural […]
The emergence of climate-neutral produce in Europe
Europe’s fresh produce market is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the emergence of climate-neutral certified products. This shift is driven by increasing consumer awareness of climate change and the demand for eco-friendly choices. There are a number of companies that are leading the way in Europe, such as the Port International (bananas); Jaguar, The Fresh […]
Sainsbury’s ditches plastic for cardboard punnets on own-brand mushrooms
The not-so-distant target to reach sustainability goals has pushed retailers to eliminate plastic bags and individual wraps on fruits and vegetables. And think of new ideas. One of the biggest offenders aside from packaging film – which in some cases helps in terms of food safety and convenience – are punnets. Easy to store but […]
Lidl GB presses supermarkets to use better packaging and stop marketing unhealthy products, cartoons to kids
The highly successful Eat Them to Defeat campaign proves that there are ways to market fruits and vegetables to kids and get them to actually consume them. But at store level, it has been more of a challenge. No matter how appealing displays can be, parents and their children are still not purchasing enough fresh […]
UK’s evolutionS one of 10 finalists for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Ten finalists are in contention to win this year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award for innovation in the fresh produce business. Chosen by a pan-industry panel of experts, each nominee stands out as an example of the ideas and ingenuity that are abundant in the global fruit and vegetable business. During the first two days of […]
Produce packaging gets more environmentally friendly while preventing food waste grows
Times are changing for consumer packaging in the produce industry. But even though plastic packaging is under closer scrutiny, that doesn’t mean that it is on the way out. Grand View research recently forecasted the global food packaging market will reach $562.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The […]
Boldly British recyclable packaging on vine tomatoes hits the mark for M&S
M&S has given its British Collection vine tomato packaging a beautiful and more sustainable upgrade, switching from plastic sleeves to a recyclable cardboard format. The new covers feature an open look at the tomatoes on top, with a much smaller film footprint, while the rest of the package is wrapped in the sustainable material and […]
