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As you hopefully know by now, we are huge promoters of seasonal produce that comes from the UK. It really is the DNA behind our business. Eating the seasons not only enhances flavour and nutrition but also supports local farmers and reduces environmental impact.   Over the weekend I was buying a few things in our local Sainsbury's and noticed that they are still selling Mexican asparagus. Why? It's so frustrating! It's English asparagus season right now!   While some consumers may desire year-round availability, it's essential for supermarkets to prioritise supporting UK farmers by sourcing locally whenever possible. By choosing seasonal UK produce, we can all play a vital role in sustaining local economies and reducing carbon emissions associated with food transportation.    Come on Sainsbury's wakey wakey! #seasonalproduce #buybritish

GREEN IS NOW MAINSTREAM IN AUSTRALIA... ...and Food Frontier’s newly released State of the Industry 2023 report confirms this with #plantbasedmeat sales up: 🚀 41% in retail since FY19 ($148.9m FY23); and a whopping 🚀 253% in foodservice since FY19 ($123.6m FY23) Plant-based foods are undoubtedly a 'growth engine' for retailers and #foodservice operators alike, and regardless of any momentary market setbacks, this report also proves that the proliferation of #plantbasedfoods across our grocery aisles and restaurant menus are still very much in their infancy as consumers branch out beyond the burger. 💚 With heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Food Frontier, plus all those in the Australian #plantbasedfood arena working to reduce our #environmentalimpact on the planet, end industrial #animalagriculture and responsibly feed our growing population. I KNOW - hand on heart - that Australia can become the most innovative, competitive and valued market in the world, and I'm excited to continue working with you all to help fuel that 'growth engine' 🔥🔥🔥 🔗 Food Frontier’s State of the Industry 2023 report: https://lnkd.in/gyQkrjQN

Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting #Canada #Food #FoodPrices #Groceries #Transparency #FoodCosts #HighFoodPrices #FoodSecurity #GroceryBills #FoodInflation #PriceReporting #EconomicImpact #CostOfLiving 

Frozen food retailer Iceland Foods has teamed up with investment company SKEL fjárfestingafélag to distribute the supermarket’s products in several Nordic countries. Tarsem Dhaliwal, group chief executive of Iceland Foods, stated, “Bringing Iceland Foods’ products to the Nordic market was a natural step in our growth.” #frozenfood #retail #investment #grocery #Nordics https://lnkd.in/e-4Nhw4d

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French retailer Intermarché has decided not to commence trade negotiations for 2025 with dairy manufacturers until they reach a first level of agreement with their producers and suppliers. The decision follows Groupement Les Mousquetaires' recently announced eight commitments to strengthen French food sovereignty and support the agricultural sector. Thierry Cotillard, president of the Les Mousquetaires Group, stated, "We are aware that the difficulties of the agricultural world are not solved and that we have a collective responsibility to act. These announcements reinforce the commitment of our brands to French food sovereignty." #supplychain #France #food #agriculture https://lnkd.in/eHnmS_eW

👏Amazing news!👏 11 Dutch supermarkets have committed to selling at least 50% plant-based protein by 2025 and 60% by 2030 - up from the current 40%. Animal meat sales at Dutch supermarkets have already fallen by 16.4% since 2020 - achieving the 2030 goals would mean a decline by about a third from current levels. The supermarkets together represent 90% of the Dutch retail market, so this has near comprehensive buy-in - including SPAR, Picnic, Albert Heijn, Aldi, Crisp, Dirk, Ekoplaza, Jumbo, Lidl, Plus, and Odin. Additionally "in September of last year, Wakker Dier announced it was partnering with ten corporate caterers that had committed to the goal of selling 60% plant-based proteins by 2030. Just three months later, six more caterers joined the pledge." Supermarkets in other countries urgently need to follow their lead! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqJxz_pG #food #meat #plantbased #lessandbettermeat #climatechange #climatecrisis #biglivestock #defundbiglivestock

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The food service industry has trumped health care as the top private employer in Texas. This article provides a breakdown of sales by major cities and what it all means. #food #texas #austin