All Convenience articles – Page 63
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ArticlePrepared industry stares change in the face
As demand for most prepared products falters, the industry has embarked on a new era and it looks as if the recession will have changed the face of the sector for some time to come. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleKey Tech launches monitoring system
US-based group has introduced a new SmartArm for its Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors
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ArticleVal Nantais boosts fresh-cut salad output
Nantes-based cooperative Val Nantais is stepping up its production of fresh-cut salads, thanks to the construction of a new building
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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Waitrose to open first London c-store
Waitrose is set to open its first convenience store in London after acquiring a premises formerly owned by Woolworths, which crashed out of existence early this year.
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Wal-Mart eyes Chinese convenience market
The US retailer could launch 100 new convenience stores in the country this year, according to reports
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ArticleBurger King finalises apple deal
The fast food giant has reached an agreement to distribute its BK Fresh Apple Fries to major retailers across the US
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Groups seek leafy green marketing drive
The US leafy greens industry is pushing for the United States Department of Agriculture to formulate a national marketing agreement
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ArticleM&S in new packaging drive
The UK retailer is aiming to help reduce waste going to landfill by adopting new recyclable salad boxes
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ArticleAnecoop to close fresh-cut subsidiary
Spanish fresh produce group Anecoop is set to close or suspend its fresh-cut venture Mediterránea de Ensaladas after a poor performance
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ArticleItalian convenience market keeps growing
A number of reports have identified further signs of growth in the Italian fresh-cut convenience sector
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ArticleStarbucks to start selling salads
Coffee chain plans to roll out new lines as part of a major healthy eating drive, according to marketing executive
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ArticleChiquita launches smoothie promotion
The group's all-natural fruit smoothie range is offering consumers the chance to win a holiday to Jamaica
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ArticleSales up at Bakkavör in first quarter
CEO hails good sales growth and market share gains in the UK, with the first quarter set to be the last period of lower year-on-year EBITDA
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ArticleMcDonald's unveils fruit and veg strategy
McDonald’s France has announced a host of future plans to respond to increasing consumer demand for fruit and vegetables
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ArticleFruit juice shown to boost health
A US study has shown that a glass of 100 per cent fruit juice every day can protect against stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as aid weight loss.
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ArticleFlorette snaps up Salads To Go
Fresh-cut specialist Florette has reinforced its position on the UK market with the purchase of Salads To Go
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ArticleGrowth in UK convenience market
A new report has revealed that a range of factors have contributed to value growth of 6.1 per cent
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ArticlePrepared sector boldly faces the recession head on
The prep-heavy catering industry has taken a hit due to the recession, but the prepared produce sector is holding its own, mainly due to continuous price promotions at the retailers. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks, how much effect is the recession having on prepared?
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ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.