Fresh produce
Riad Beladi Talks to Tesco and Sainsbury’s Ex-Buyers of Fresh Produce
Andrew Grant, former Buying Director at Tesco, and Darren A. Smith, former Trading Manager at Sainsbury’s, are two of the UK grocery sector’s most experienced voices in supermarket procurement. With over 35 years of...
The Unsung Hero of the Aisles: Inside the Role of a Fresh Produce Buyer
When shoppers walk through the vibrant produce aisles of a supermarket—admiring gleaming apples, sun-ripened tomatoes, and crisp lettuce—they rarely consider the person behind the scenes making it all happen: the Fresh Produce Buyer. In...
“We Can’t Trade on Promises”: FPC Slams Government Over Border Chaos
In a blistering statement that lays bare the frustrations of an industry in turmoil, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has launched a fierce critique of the UK Government’s handling of post-Brexit border policy. The...
Interview: Riad Beladi, Analyst & Editor at International Supermarket News, in Conversation with Alexander Stein, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA
FRUIT LOGISTICA has become the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable industry. What began as a modest gathering of professionals has evolved into a global meeting point for fresh produce...
GIGA® JOINS FORCES WITH WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS FOR NEW SUPERMAN PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
An extraordinary apple for an extraordinary summer – celebrating flavour, strength and the joy of sharing, Giga® apples join announces a new campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Heroe, Superman ahead of the...
AFTER YEARS OF LOBBYING, FPC SECURES LIFELINE FOR UK FOOD SUPPLY
By Riad Beladi The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables imported from the EU will now be delayed until 31 January 2027 – a major victory...
FDA Expands Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Investigation: 45 Sickened Across 18 States
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from Florida-based Bedner Growers has now affected 45 people in 18 U.S. states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed on Friday. Target has joined other major retailers,...
From Field to Shelf in 24 Hours – The Race Behind Fresh Produce
Imagine buying a punnet of strawberries in a supermarket today that was still on the plant yesterday morning. For many European countries, this is no fantasy—it’s the standard. The modern fruit and vegetable supply...
Algeria: Outshining Spain in Fruit and Vegetables?
Algeria: Outshining Spain in Fruit and Vegetables? Even though Spain is officially the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Europe, a walk through a Spanish supermarket tells a different story. The range on...
Fresh for Weeks: Are Genetically Modified Fruits and Veg Safe
A new wave of genetically modified (GM) fresh produce is heading to supermarket shelves, promising longer shelf life, less waste, and consistent quality. Tomatoes that stay firm for weeks, strawberries that don’t bruise, and...