Economics & Finance
- M&S accelerates store closures>
M&S accelerates store closures
by Ed Leahy 22 May 2018
The retailer announced plans to close 100 stores in total over the next four…
- ‘We’ll win customers at new market,’ say Birmingham traders>
‘We’ll win customers at new market,’ say Birmingham traders
by Fred Searle 8 May 2018 Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers and Other Products
With new site close to M6 corridor, wholesalers think they can steal business…
- Asian expansion propels global pineapple market>
Asian expansion propels global pineapple market
by Fred Searle 4 May 2018 Pineapples
Pineapple sales grow moderately over past nine years with Asia and Latin…
- Ocado partners with Sweden’s biggest supermarket>
Ocado partners with Sweden’s biggest supermarket
by Fred Searle 2 May 2018 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Deal with ICA is latest in string of international partnerships as retailers…
- Sainsbury's toiled in past three months>
Sainsbury's toiled in past three months
by Ed Leahy 1 May 2018
Britain's second largest retailer had the lowest gain in market share out…
- Greek stonefruit growers switch to kiwifruit>
Greek stonefruit growers switch to kiwifruit
by Fred Searle 27 April 2018 Stonefruit
High prices and easier handling encourage growers in north of country to plant…
- Freskon returns with grape focus>
Freskon returns with grape focus
by Fred Searle 26 April 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Trade show in Thessaloniki will host first international congress on table…
- Exports ‘keeping Greek distributors afloat’>
Exports ‘keeping Greek distributors afloat’
by Fred Searle 26 April 2018 Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Tomatoes
Market diversification to Bulgaria and Poland has rescued some Greek fresh…
- Avo boom set to continue>
Subscribers onlyAvo boom set to continue
by Fred Searle 12 April 2018 Avocados
Production, consumption and trade all expected to expand further in coming…
- Tesco turnaround on track with profits boost>
Tesco turnaround on track with profits boost
by Ed Leahy 11 April 2018
The supermarket's financial results revealed £1.3 billion pre-tax…
