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Fresh Awards Winner Aldi Unveils Record £900m UK Expansion Plan
Aldi is set to invest a record £900 million in Britain next year as it accelerates its UK expansion, strengthens supplier relationships and continues to grow its fresh food offer. The announcement comes just days after the supermarket was crowned Multiple Fruit & Veg Retailer of the Year at the FPC Fresh Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London on Friday 25 September. The prestigious award was decided by a public vote, with Aldi emerging as the clear consume
Gene-Edited Non-Browning Bananas Move Closer To UK Supermarket Shelves
Gene-edited bananas designed to remain yellow after peeling and slicing have moved a step closer to appearing on supermarket shelves in Britain, in a development that could have significant implications for food waste and the fresh-cut fruit market. The bananas have been developed by Norwich-based agricultural biotechnology company Tropic using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. According to the company, the fruit retains the same taste and texture as conventional bananas b
Sinclair Targets The 'Three Seconds At The Bin' As Compostable Fruit Label Deadline Approaches
Global produce labelling specialist Sinclair is turning its attention to what it sees as one of the fresh produce industry's next packaging challenges: helping shoppers understand exactly how to dispose of compostable fruit labels. With the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) now applicable across the bloc, and individual fruit and vegetable labels required to be compostable from February 2028, the company is developing clearer end-of-life messaging designed
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£298 Billion Cost Of Unhealthy Diets Sharpens Warning Over Britain’s Fresh Produce Supply
A new report argues that the UK pays a vast price for unhealthy diets. The Fresh Produce Consortium says making fruit and vegetables more accessible will also depend on protecting the global supply routes that bring them to Britain. Unhealthy diets are estimated to cost the UK £298 billion a year through healthcare, social care, welfare payments, lost productivity and reduced quality of life, according to a new Food, Farming and Countryside Commission report. That is £30 bill
Packaging Has A Vital Role In Cutting Fresh Produce Waste, Says WPO
As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, the World Packaging Organisation is urging businesses to consider how better packaging can protect food from farm to consumer. The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) says packaging design should be treated as part of the effort to prevent food loss and waste, with particular attention to protection, shelf life and the information consumers receive about freshness and storage. For the
Asda Agrees £250m Ten-Year Salad Supply Deal With Lancashire Grower
Asda has agreed a ten-year deal worth approximately £250 million with Len Wright Salads, extending a supplier relationship that has lasted more than 35 years. The agreement, valued at around £25 million a year through to 2036, is intended to secure long-term supply for the retailer while giving the Lancashire business greater confidence to invest in British growing, staff, facilities and technology. The £250 million is the stated value of the supply agreement over its lifetim
Food Industry Urged To Back British Growers As Food Fortnight Gets Under Way
Retailers, caterers and foodservice businesses are being urged to strengthen demand for British produce through their purchasing decisions, menus and promotions as British Food Fortnight marks its 25th anniversary. Running from 26 September to 11 October 2026, the Love British Food campaign is calling for stronger relationships across the domestic supply chain as farmers and food businesses face continued cost pressures and difficult trading conditions. Founder Alexia Robinso
Aldi And Deliveroo To Trial On-Demand Grocery Delivery From Eight Stores
Aldi, the public-voted winner of Multiple Fruit & Veg Retailer of the Year at the FPC Fresh Awards 2026, is preparing to offer fresh produce delivery through a new partnership with Deliveroo. Image: Aldi Press Office The service will be trialled from 6 October at eight Aldi stores in Ashford, Dover, Norwich, Ipswich, Letchworth Garden City, Margate, Strood and Tamworth. A nationwide launch is planned for early 2027. Customers will be able to browse around 2,000 Aldi products
Tesco Injects £20m To Accelerate Food And Fresh Produce Innovation
Tesco has committed £20 million to give emerging food and agritech businesses a potential route into one of the UK’s largest food supply chains, with fresh produce already among the targets. Image: Tesco The UK’s largest retailer has become the anchor investor in Henry Dimbleby’s new Bramble Fund I, which is targeting £100m of capital to back businesses developing practical innovations that make food healthier, more sustainable, and more affordable. To speed up change across
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