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 […]
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 […]
Sustainability: Tapping into the wings of goodness through ‘awareness, care and respect.’
Recently, I had to present a guest lecture on sustainability to social entrepreneurs who are attending a college-based adult education program. I am soon turning 65, so I asked myself how relevant my grey-haired experience would be to the lives and business environment of this age group (mostly 25-35), especially on a topic they care […]
Future-proofing Last Mile Delivery for the European economy
Pandemic-driven e-commerce sales have surged across Europe, and this momentum has sustained sales despite ongoing economic challenges. New services with new models entered the market and expanded quickly, changing the expectations that even longtime online shoppers have about what is now possible. Consumers in Western Europe who spent 561 euros online per capita in 2019, […]
Brakes begins prep for Veganuary with support for partners
The worldwide phenomenon that began in the UK called Veganuary, which has seen millions embrace eating vegan-only options for at least 31 days, is less than a month away. Retailers, wholesale and foodservice are already bracing for the big switch after the Christmas season. UK wholesaler Brakes, capitalizing on the lean toward more healthy eating […]
Tesco continues ‘Tetris-style’ logistics to make Christmas across UK greener
By combining deliveries with 15 top suppliers and implementing a roadmap that is truly transformational, Tesco will spare the UK of some 450 tonnes of harmful emissions in its deliveries during the festive period. Tesco’s ‘road traffic control’ leaders say their deliveries of broccoli, carrots, parsnips and trifle will continue to be combined in many […]
Jane Swift named permanent CEO at evolving and nimble Borough Market
Jane Swift, who has led Borough Market as chief executive officer for more than a year, has been approved into that role permanently by its Board of Trustees. Swift, who previously worked with Trussell Trust, Workers Education Association and the Landscape Institute before joining Borough Market, has a deep background in operations and financial management […]
A Thanksgiving with all of the trimmings, but it’s family that truly makes it special
Autumn has always been a special time of year for my family. As a New Yorker, I don’t always see the signs of the seasons changing, like colorful trees or falling leaves, but I’ve always felt the heart of the season through the time spent together with family. Growing up in the produce business, fall […]
