Retail archive – Page 14
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits explores global export potential
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
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NewsFlorette partners with nutritionist to boost awareness of women’s health
The salad brand aims to encourage more dialogue on women’s health, as one in six admit that men often aren’t involved in the conversations
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NewsMission Produce launches ‘World’s Finest’ campaign
Campaign debuts with new Retail-Ready Mango bags ahead of IFPA
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NewsBASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software
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NewsBerryWorld launches new blueberry packs to promote breast cancer awareness
Exclusively available at Ocado Retail, BerryWorld has teamed up with breast cancer charity Coppafeel! for the launch
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NewsIndustry agrees to develop global standard for compostable fruit stickers
Representatives from fresh produce business and composting organisations welcome ‘unprecedented’ agreement to secure sustainable future for fresh produce labels
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NewsPest problems for Spanish peppers
Outbreak of tobacco thrips is affecting the quality, volume and cost of pepper production in Almería, according to grower co-op Ejidomar
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News‘More collaboration in UK berry sector as availability tightens’
Supermarkets now reportedly facilitating group meetings between breeders and competing soft fruit producers to share best practice and shore up supply
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NewsWest Pak to launch AVO360 programme
Group to unveil new programme that it says ensures a year-round supply of premium avocados and offers personalised experiences for customers
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NewsTesco invests £4mn to provide fruit and veg for 400 schools
The UK retailer expects to see overall fruit and veg intake for pupils increase by 23 per cent, as it looks to improve healthy eating
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NewsNIQ doubles down on UK grocery shopping behaviour
Consumer research company doubles its shopper sample to 30,000 households in a bid to better measure UK grocery buying habits
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NewsCambridgeHOK Refrigeration celebrates £1mn turnover after first year of trading
Frozen produce tech firm hits milestone one year after launching its service and maintenance division
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NewsGrocery sales rise as supermarkets battle for value
UK retailers continue to roll back prices as they compete for consumers, September Kantar figures show
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NewsM&S launches its first autonomous field trial to grow lower-carbon parsnips
The trial is using some of the latest farming technology and forms part of M&S’ ambitions to reach net-zero by 2040
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NewsJumbo and The Greenery point consumers towards new cabbage variety
This autumn sees the arrival of Savoy pointed cabbage, developed in partnership with Bejo and AS de Boer, on the retailer’s shelves
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S to sell British strawberries at Christmas
West Sussex-based supplier The Summer Berry Company believed to be first to offer year-round commercial production of strawberries in UK
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NewsAsda trials careers programmes at West Yorkshire schools
Retailer wants to encourage children to engage with sustainability issues, while demonstrating career opportunities in food and drink
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NewsTesco reports strong sales for H1 2024/25
Strong customer offer delivers volume growth and market share gains, supermarket says
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NewsMorrisons aims to inspire next generation with British food tours
New ‘British Food Module’ will teach children how Morrisons food is produced and the benefits of supporting UK producers
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NewsZespri trials Italian red kiwifruit in Belgium
Having established production of RubyRed in Italy, New Zealand-based company seizes opportunity to test market in Europe