In November 2023, we conducted an online “qualitative” survey with 300 UK grocery shoppers. We asked respondents what factors were important to them when in a supermarket buying fruit or vegetables. read more

Sainsbury’s will have invested a total of £220m into lowering prices by the end of this financial year, the supermarket revealed. read more

In her contribution, Farina Lurz from the AMI explored the question of whether and if so how the demand for onions is reacting to the sharp rise in consumer prices. During the pandemic, retail purchase volumes had risen sharply because out-of-home consumption facilities were temporarily closed.
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Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2024. read more

The price of fresh produce is being locked in and reduced by governments and retailers across Asia ahead of Lunar New Year in response to cost of living pressures.  read more

October to December 2023 marked the first quarter of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. read more

UK farmers are urging stricter regulations to protect them from the 'big six' supermarkets' perceived unjust treatment. A scarecrow protest outside Parliament recently represented the farmers' plight, coinciding with MPs discussing grocery supply chain reforms. The debate comes after over
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"We have been planning the deliveries of 600 gram heart-shaped strawberry punnets to a few supermarket chains, which will become available as of the first week of February. Actually, a few wholesale markets would like to try out these romantic options too. It is a perfect occasion that makes us
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Prices of consumer goods in the Pakistani retail sector remain unchecked as onion prices hit Rs320 per kg in the nation's capital. Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicates a surge in high-quality onion prices in domestic markets, with retailers attributing the price hike to
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Over the last five years, the citrus sector has undergone significant structural changes; a trend that has been on-going for a couple of decades. Large retail chains in many European countries have greatly increased their purchasing power, so a big share of the market has fallen into just a few
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Yield is one of the most important elements for both producer and retailer. Thanks to our scientific expertise and many years of experience, atSyngenta Vegetable Seeds we provide the entire supply chain with products and solutions that
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Namibian grapes, particularly from Aussenkehr, have found their way into leading UK supermarkets, including M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco, and Morrisons. read more

New Zealand: Struggling shoppers stick with 'pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread' to keep tummies full read more

AI agritech company Neolithics has announced the launch of Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system. read more

M&S is the latest retailer to announce a round of price cuts on grocery lines. read more

British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston has described The Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) as “not fit for purpose” ahead of a debate in Parliament this afternoon (22 January) to determine its future. read more

UK discounters Aldi and Lidl have once again outperformed the ‘traditional big four’ supermarkets in getting behind British apples this season. read more

In recent years, the pre-conditioning and ripening of fruits have proven to drive consumption and sales. This is a more recent way of thinking that is in contrast with the past when retailers focused on the longest shelf-life possible to avoid waste, save on costs, and make the most sales.
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UniCreditsupports Conad- Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti Società Cooperativa - on its path of sustainability by activating a EUR 25 million ceiling for the largest organisation of independent retail entrepreneurs in Italy. read more

The Italian consumer is very discerning about his shopping and even in the face of generalised price increases, factors such as assortment, product quality, and the speed and efficiency of checkouts make a difference in the choice and judgement of where to shop; read more