Retail archive – Page 42
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NewsHugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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NewsAldi Nord and Aldi Süd partner with Ifco
Ifco completes roll-out as the exclusive provider of RPCs and pooling services for Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd across Europe
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NewsHappy Chop - Tearless Onions hit market
BASF launches first tearless onion for the Australian market exclusively with Woolworths following three decades of development
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NewsDriscoll’s reaches new retailers with branded paper pack
The berry grower-marketer has launched its branded paper berry packs in Asda and Booths stores in the UK
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NewsWaitrose boosts support for fresh food redistribution
Primafruit and Burgess Farms among suppliers to be connected with charity partner FareShare
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NewsBritish strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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NewsSainsbury’s “focused on food first”
CEO of the UK’s second-largest supermarket says group is using profits from other parts of the business to keep food costs low
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NewsFreshippo expands ahead of IPO
Alibaba’s supermarket chain opens 12 new stores with initial public offering expected in May 2024
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NewsCost-of-living crisis fuelling obesity
Urgent action needed to tackle UK obesity epidemic and help low-income families eat more healthily, says nutrition expert
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NewsAldi’s Super 6 becomes Super 7
Extra item added to fruit and veg promotion to help raise funds for charity
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NewsTesco price-cutting drive focuses on fruit and veg
Healthy eating move sees price reductions on over 500 basket staples
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NewsZespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
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News‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Soil Association optimistic about future UK organic sales thanks to food’s sustainable credentials
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NewsFestival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre
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NewsPink Lady in Minions tie-up
Pink Lady collaborates with Minions on Aldi apple promotion targeting children
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CommentHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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CommentWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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NewsThe Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
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News‘Big four’ reject claims of excess profits
Supermarket bosses tell MPs they are not making too much money from high grocery prices
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NewsPost-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium