Discount retailer Lidl GB has pipped Co-op to sixth place in UK supermarket rankings for first time Discount retailer Lidl GB has overtaken the Co-op to become the UK’s sixth largest supermarket for the first time, according to Kantar grocery data. Based on grocery figures […]
Emco Cal says a new study into the nutritional content of blackberries could lead to a big jump in consumption Blackberries could soon be propelled to superfood status thanks to new research from the University of Arkansas (UA) Department of Agriculture showing that they are […]
EUR/USD has recovered modestly after dropping to fresh monthly lows. Technical outlook suggests that the near-term bearish bias remains unchanged. Investors wait for the US Federal Reserve to announce its policy decisions. EUR/USD has erased a small portion of its weekly losses after touching its lowest […]
Italy set for increase in planted area, while acreage in Spain, France and Portugal remains stable European strawberry producers anticipate ongoing disruptions to the market this year, after seeing demand dented by lockdowns imposed during the coronavirus pandemic last year. Italy expects a 9 […]
The berry marketer is working to fully investigate and address claims made in a Guardian investigation of worker exploitation in Portugal UK-based berry grower-marketer Berry Gardens says it is taking allegations raised in a Guardian newspaper investigation of berry picker exploitation in Portugal “very seriously”. […]
Delays to maritime services prompts increase in shipments of frozen blueberries Chilean exports of fresh and frozen blueberries to 26 December were down 24.1 per cent compared to the year-earlier period according to figures released by the Chilean Blueberry Committee. It said the fall was […]
GBP/USD has climbed to its highest level since early November. Dollar steadies after losing strength on Tuesday, investors await CPI data. GBP/USD could target 1.3680 in case greenback continues to weaken. GBP/USD has capitalized on the selling pressure surrounding the dollar and reached its strongest level […]
The British pound inched down on Friday to within striking distance of its 2021 low against the dollar, as the UK’s pandemic curbs and weak economic data dampened expectations that the Bank of England would raise interest rates soon. Britain’s economy grew by a weaker-than-expected […]
Acold snap in early December is delaying the harvesting of the first strawberries of the 2021/22 in Huelva, Spain. Berry association Freshuelva said a rainy spell after planting has generally been positive for the new season crop, although it had caused localised losses in some […]
Lidl has announced pay rises from March next year, which it says will make it the UK’s highest-paying supermarket. It will increase its minimum pay for employees outside London to £10.10 an hour, with rates of up to £11.40 for more experienced workers. Higher rates […]