All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 39
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Retail race hots up as Tesco streaks away
Tesco has increased its lead over its rival, claiming more than 30 per cent market share, according to latest figures.
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Food sales buck retail trend
Retail sales in June suffered their worst year-on-year fall recorded, according to latest data from the CBI’s monthly Distributive Trades Survey, while grocery and food sales continued to buck the trend.
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New licensing still leaves labour vulnerable to exploitation
The new licensing system for gangmasters and agencies will leave thousands of temporary and migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation a union has claimed.
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Fyffes puts in strong performance
Favourable market conditions have led to a strong performance in Europe for banana giant Fyffes, which is now predicting it will top market expectations.
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ArticleCo-op walks away from Somerfield bid
United Co-operatives has reportedly pulled out of the bidding war for Somerfield.
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Potato company fined for discharge
A Spalding based potato company has been fined more than £20,000 after pleading guilty to discharging contaminated water into a nearby dyke.
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ArticleTNA targets fresh
A leading packaging solution provider from the snacking and confectionary sector is turning its attention to fresh produce.
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Oil prices continue to rise
Oil prices are continuing to surge, creating fears that demand may outstrip supply.
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Sainsbury's aims for convenience on exotics
Sainsbury's is hoping to expand its exotic offer into the convenience sector with the launch of ready-to-eat packs of coconut and pomegranate.
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Growers affected by tyre fire
Fruit growers in the Northamptonshire area are being advised to wash or destroy smoke-affected produce following a major fire.
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Oliver plugs strawberries
Jamie Oliver is set to help Sainsbury’s to sales success with English strawberries.
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ArticlePesticide use gains praise
The UK’s professional use of pesticides in crop production has been praised by an independent study.
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Employers to face fines over illegal labour
Employers hiring illegal workers could find themselves paying on-the-spot fines of up to £2,000 according to new government proposals.
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Fruit grower fined £65,000
The owner of the one of the UK’s biggest strawberry growing companies was fined £65,000 today for contempt of a court order banning unauthorised building work on facilities for up to 1,400 migrant fruit pickers.
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ArticleConvenience is key for independents
Independent retailers must focus on the convenience market if they want to stay in the game, an award winning wholesaler claimed.
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Tesco goes nuts to boost sales
Sales of nuts have hit an all time high according to Tesco, which is attributing the boom to the latest diet craze.
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Healthy cherry promotion
Promoters of cherries from the US north-west are focusing on the health benefits of the fruit in their promotions in the UK this year when the season gets underway - slightly later than usual at the beginning of July.
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New asparagus offer from Hargreaves
A plant breeder is claiming to have made great strides in its work to produce new asparagus varieties.
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Asparagus a winner for Sainsbury's
Asparagus is enjoying a surge in popularity across the UK, with sales rising faster than any other vegetable, according to Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleNationwide heads to Italy
Nationwide extended its reach to Southern Europe when Nationwide Italia was established on June 1 with Francesco Dipaola at the helm.