Produce

English poet, lawyer, priest and satirist John Donne wrote that No Man is an Island and Hillary Clinton, erstwhile First Lady, US Senator, Secretary of State and Presidential Candidate, wrote that It Takes a Village, and both, were they speaking about the establishment of The London Produce Show and Conference, would have been speaking the truth. None of this would have been possible without the financial, intellectual and reputational support of many industry leaders. Our four Platinum Sponsors each contributed uniquely to the establishment of this new industry institution. …

The produce left over at the end of this year’s London Produce Show is all being donated to Community Shop, the UK’s first "social supermarket,” located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Community Shop will shortly be opening stores in London, and we’re delighted to have Sarah Dunwell, director of social and environmental affairs for parent organisation, Company Shop, at the event to explain the concept. As well as giving us an introduction to the social supermarket model, she will be explaining how the fresh produce industry can reduce waste and enhance sustainability by diverting surpluses to support shoppers struggling with poverty and on benefits. …

As befits a company nominated for the Fresh Produce Consortium’s 2014 Fresh Award for innovation, Polymer Logistics has a strong focus on adding value by developing products that offer new solutions for transporting and presenting fruits and vegetables in fresh and interesting ways. A case in point is the firm’s Market Place crate. But the award-nominated crate will only be one of a series of innovative products that the company will be showcasing at this year’s London Produce Show.

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When the first-ever London Produce Show and Conference gets underway on June 4-6, we will welcome delegates from all over the world, many of whom will be making the trip to the UK with their spouse or partner. At the London Produce Show and Conference, we are offering spouses and partners a whole host of luxurious and optional activities to maximize their stay in the UK’s iconic capital. …

Frieda’s exclusive Angelcots® are set to return mid-June. These “heavenly white apricots” are a specialty hybrid of Moroccan and Iranian apricot varieties, grown in Northern California exclusively for Frieda’s, and available from three to six weeks a year. They are packed in 16/1 lb. clamshells. …