ASDA boss predicts demise of exotic fruit and veg

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ASDA boss predicts demise of exotic fruit and veg

In the UK, Asda has reported that the company’s trial on reducing packaging on fruit and vegetables has been successful. Chief executive Andy Bond noted that sales were up slightly in the programme’s first two weeks. Bond also noted that food products such as asparagus from Peru and mange tout from New Zealand may eventually be removed from shelves as shoppers become more concerned with food miles. "I don't think retailers will make a conscious decision at a point in time to stop listing products,” Bond said. “What will happen is consumers will make a choice that they don't want to buy it and ultimately it will disappear off the shelves."