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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Major Tesco Clubcard overhaul begins that will benefit millions of UK shoppers
The supermarket giant wants to help shoppers shop healthier Tesco has unveiled a major shake-up to its Clubcard rewards scheme this week which is set to benefit millions of households. The supermarket giant disclosed that from Thursday, July 24, Clubcard members will be able to accumulate tailored rewards on selected products throughout its stores. Under the revamped system, customers will be invited to collect personalised Clubcard points on fresh fruit and vegetables. These points can subsequently be transformed by shoppers into bonus Clubcard points and vouchers for use in-store. Beyond fruit and veg, Tesco will also launch the fresh Clubcard Challenges initiative to provide customers with additional points on frozen fruit and vegetables, beans and pulses, reports the Manchester Evening News. Tesco will also roll out fresh Clubcard prices and deals on fruit, vegetables and nutritious lunchbox treats as part of the updated programme, building upon the retailer's weekly Fresh 5 promotions on five-a-day essentials. Commenting on the modifications, Ashwin Prasad, Tesco UK CEO, said: "We understand that for many, there are barriers that make healthy eating feel hard. "We want to help our customers make small changes that amount to big health benefits for themselves and their families. "That's why we're setting out to make healthy choices easier every day, starting with new offers and support for families in store this summer. "We're bringing customers new ways to earn Clubcard points and vouchers as a fun and engaging way to help them towards their five-a-day, on top of new and existing great value offers on healthy staples." As well as launching fresh methods to collect rewards and reductions when purchasing fruit and vegetables with a Clubcard, Tesco will also be providing youngsters with complimentary fruit at the till as a means of encouraging nutritious eating habits. The complimentary fruit initiative will operate for a substantial portion of the school break from August 4 through to August 17, with Tesco anticipating distributing more than 3.5 million apples across the fortnight. The reductions on fruit and vegetables follow after the producer and Tesco supplier Place UK revealed the balmy conditions experienced across the UK recently had resulted in a "wonderful crop". After the exceptionally robust cherry harvest this year, Tesco has introduced bigger 600g and 1kg packaging of the fruit to its outlets, costing £4.50 and £6 respectively. Tesco cherry buyer Olivia Amey said: "The recent heatwaves have created the biggest UK cherry yield for at least three years with many growers around the country seeing unexpected extra production of about 10 to 15 per cent higher than normal for this time of year. "The quality of the fruit this year is first class with plump flesh, a firm texture that is juicy and a sweet taste with a slight tartness that perfectly balances the flavour. "We're very happy to help out our British growers and customers at the same time." To encourage healthy eating throughout the summer months, Tesco will also overhaul its 5-a-day section on the Tesco Real Food website to offer recipe suggestions and culinary inspiration.
North Wales Chronicle
22-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Warm weather leads to glut of cherries with larger packs on sale at supermarket
Grower and Tesco supplier Place UK, based in Tunstead near Norwich, Norfolk, said the warm weather had led to a 'wonderful crop'. Tesco has introduced larger 600g and 1kg pack sizes of the cherries, priced at £4.50 and £6 respectively. The supermarket said these offer shoppers better value compared to prices at the start of the season and support growers. Dan Yordanov, head of fresh at Place UK, said: 'It's been a really good season for us so far with the warmest spring on record helping to produce a wonderful crop of cherries – easily the best we've seen for at least three years. 'This has resulted in an abundance of great tasting, perfect British cherries being picked at peak ripeness. 'With this above normal crop we are thankful for Tesco's action, which allows us to avoid waste, and to provide more home-grown, highest quality, nutritious British cherries to be enjoyed by the nation's consumers.' Tesco cherry buyer Olivia Amey said: 'The recent heatwaves have created the biggest UK cherry yield for at least three years with many growers around the country seeing unexpected extra production of about 10 to 15% higher than normal for this time of year. 'The quality of the fruit this year is first class with plump flesh, a firm texture that is juicy and a sweet taste with a slight tartness that perfectly balances the flavour. 'We're very happy to help out our British growers and customers at the same time.' Place UK is one of eight cherry growers across the UK which work with Tesco supplier Driscoll's, with the others based in Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Kent, Fife, Perth and Kinross, and the Scottish Borders. Tesco said this regional diversity supports a longer season and ensures consistent quality by taking advantage of different microclimates across the UK. The UK cherry industry has changed over the past two decades, with more and more British growers seeing better yields by using dwarf root stock, grafted onto new tree varieties. These produce smaller trees which can be grown in plastic tunnels, creating a micro climate with temperatures similar to the Mediterranean and protecting the fruit from any inclement British weather. These new smaller cherry trees can now be picked by workers on foot rather than ladders, enabling British cherries to remain competitively priced. British growers are this year set to produce an estimated 8,000 tonnes of cherries – around four times the harvest in 2018, according to Tesco. In 2015, just 559 tonnes were picked in the UK, it added.
Leader Live
22-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Warm weather leads to glut of cherries with larger packs on sale at supermarket
Grower and Tesco supplier Place UK, based in Tunstead near Norwich, Norfolk, said the warm weather had led to a 'wonderful crop'. Tesco has introduced larger 600g and 1kg pack sizes of the cherries, priced at £4.50 and £6 respectively. The supermarket said these offer shoppers better value compared to prices at the start of the season and support growers. Dan Yordanov, head of fresh at Place UK, said: 'It's been a really good season for us so far with the warmest spring on record helping to produce a wonderful crop of cherries – easily the best we've seen for at least three years. 'This has resulted in an abundance of great tasting, perfect British cherries being picked at peak ripeness. 'With this above normal crop we are thankful for Tesco's action, which allows us to avoid waste, and to provide more home-grown, highest quality, nutritious British cherries to be enjoyed by the nation's consumers.' Tesco cherry buyer Olivia Amey said: 'The recent heatwaves have created the biggest UK cherry yield for at least three years with many growers around the country seeing unexpected extra production of about 10 to 15% higher than normal for this time of year. 'The quality of the fruit this year is first class with plump flesh, a firm texture that is juicy and a sweet taste with a slight tartness that perfectly balances the flavour. 'We're very happy to help out our British growers and customers at the same time.' Place UK is one of eight cherry growers across the UK which work with Tesco supplier Driscoll's, with the others based in Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Kent, Fife, Perth and Kinross, and the Scottish Borders. Tesco said this regional diversity supports a longer season and ensures consistent quality by taking advantage of different microclimates across the UK. The UK cherry industry has changed over the past two decades, with more and more British growers seeing better yields by using dwarf root stock, grafted onto new tree varieties. These produce smaller trees which can be grown in plastic tunnels, creating a micro climate with temperatures similar to the Mediterranean and protecting the fruit from any inclement British weather. These new smaller cherry trees can now be picked by workers on foot rather than ladders, enabling British cherries to remain competitively priced. British growers are this year set to produce an estimated 8,000 tonnes of cherries – around four times the harvest in 2018, according to Tesco. In 2015, just 559 tonnes were picked in the UK, it added.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Tesco announces item change after 'unexpected extra'
The weather has played a part Balmy conditions have produced the UK's most bountiful cherry harvest in at least three years, a major supermarket has revealed, prompting the introduction of bigger pack sizes due to the exceptional crop. Place UK, a grower and Tesco supplier situated in Tunstead near Norwich, Norfolk, credited the mild weather for delivering a "wonderful crop". Tesco has rolled out enlarged 600g and 1kg pack sizes of the cherries, retailing at £4.50 and £6 respectively. The supermarket chain said these provided customers with superior value compared to early season prices whilst supporting producers. Dan Yordanov, head of fresh at Place UK, said: "It's been a really good season for us so far with the warmest spring on record helping to produce a wonderful crop of cherries – easily the best we've seen for at least three years. "This has resulted in an abundance of great-tasting, perfect British cherries being picked at peak ripeness. With this above normal crop we are thankful for Tesco's action, which allows us to avoid waste, and to provide more home-grown, highest quality, nutritious British cherries to be enjoyed by the nation's consumers." Tesco cherry buyer Olivia Amey said: "The recent heatwaves have created the biggest UK cherry yield for at least three years with many growers around the country seeing unexpected extra production of about 10 to 15 per cent higher than normal for this time of year. "The quality of the fruit this year is first class with plump flesh, a firm texture that is juicy and a sweet taste with a slight tartness that perfectly balances the flavour. We're very happy to help out our British growers and customers at the same time." Place UK represents one of eight cherry producers throughout the UK collaborating with Tesco supplier Driscoll's, with the remaining operations located in Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Kent, Fife, Perth and Kinross and the Scottish Borders. Tesco explained this geographical spread enables an extended season while guaranteeing reliable standards by capitalising on varied microclimates nationwide. The UK cherry sector has transformed during the last two decades, with increasing numbers of British producers achieving improved harvests through dwarf root stock, grafted onto fresh tree varieties. These yield compact trees suitable for cultivation within plastic tunnels, establishing a microclimate with temperatures resembling the Mediterranean while shielding the crop from harsh British conditions. These innovative smaller cherry trees can now be harvested by staff on the ground instead of using ladders, allowing British cherries to stay competitively priced. British producers are expected to generate approximately 8,000 tonnes of cherries this year – roughly four times the 2018 yield, according to Tesco. In 2015, merely 559 tonnes were harvested in the UK, it added.
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Major supermarket super-sizes packs of one summer fruit as heatwaves boost crops
Britain is enjoying its most bountiful cherry harvest in at least three years, thanks to recent warm weather, prompting a major supermarket to introduce larger packs of the fruit. Place UK, a key supplier to Tesco based in Tunstead, Norfolk, described the conditions as having produced a "wonderful crop". In response, Tesco has rolled out new 600g and 1kg cherry packs, priced at £4.50 and £6 respectively. The supermarket said the move aims to provide shoppers with enhanced value compared to earlier season prices, while also bolstering support for growers. 'It's been a really good season for us so far with the warmest spring on record helping to produce a wonderful crop of cherries – easily the best we've seen for at least three years,' Dan Yordanov, head of fresh at Place UK, said. 'This has resulted in an abundance of great-tasting, perfect British cherries being picked at peak ripeness. 'With this above normal crop we are thankful for Tesco's action, which allows us to avoid waste, and to provide more home-grown, highest quality, nutritious British cherries to be enjoyed by the nation's consumers.' Tesco cherry buyer Olivia Amey said the recent heatwaves had created 'the biggest UK cherry yield for at least three years'. Many growers around the country had seen unexpected extra production – about 10 to 15 per cent higher than normal for July, she said. 'The quality of the fruit this year is first class with plump flesh, a firm texture that is juicy and a sweet taste with a slight tartness that perfectly balances the flavour. 'We're very happy to help out our British growers and customers at the same time.' Place UK is one of eight cherry growers across the UK which work with Tesco supplier Driscoll's, with the others based in Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Kent, Fife, Perth and Kinross, and the Scottish Borders. Tesco said this regional diversity supports a longer season and ensures consistent quality by taking advantage of different microclimates across the UK. The UK cherry industry has changed over the past 20 years, with more and more British growers seeing better yields by using dwarf root stock, grafted onto new tree varieties. These produce smaller trees which can be grown in plastic tunnels, creating a micro climate with temperatures similar to the Mediterranean and protecting the fruit from any inclement British weather. These new smaller cherry trees can now be picked by workers on foot rather than ladders, enabling British cherries to remain competitively priced. British growers are this year set to produce an estimated 8,000 tonnes of cherries – around four times the harvest in 2018, according to Tesco. In 2015, just 559 tonnes were picked in the UK, it added.
