Retail archive – Page 436
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Contamination fears cut into Japanese exports
Five months on from the series of disasters that befell Japan on 11 March, consumer fears over radiation contamination are continuing to undermine fresh produce exports
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Sainsbury's chilli sales climb
Sainsbury’s reported this week that its chilli sales have risen 15 per cent year on year.
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Reynolds offers caterers Sofia
Catering supply specialist Reynolds is offering British Sofia salad potatoes to the UK foodservice industry on an exclusive basis.
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Sainsbury's pioneers 5 A DAY juice packs
Sainsbury's is pioneering juice packaging that allows consumers to control their portions and get their 5 A DAY.
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Antony Greenstein returns to Metspan
Well-known industry personality returns to take over the reins at Metspan and guide company through what is described as ambitious expansion in Asia
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Typhoon hits Korean pipfuit
A typhoon has laid waste to valuable horticultural crops in South Korea as the country gears up for one of its main holiday festivals
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Johnathan Sutton bound for M&S
Tesco’s category technical manager for Group Food Sourcing in Asia is leaving to join Marks & Spencer in the UK
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Walmart denies Carrefour rumours
US retail giant says that it is not in talks to purchase Carrefour's Brazilian operation
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Fresh boss in at Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed Andrew Pleasance to head up its fresh category after a period of flux in the department.
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Rioting hits UK fresh produce trading
Sections of the industry feel the force of several days of rioting and looting across the country
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Finnish growth boosts fresh sales
The buoyancy of the Finnish economy is helping drive sales in a traditionally low-consumption market, says Kesko’s Tarja Jukkara
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French continue direct action
In the south of France, producers have emptied more lorry-loads of Spanish produce heading into the country
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July jump for Magnit sales
Russian retailer sees year-on-year sales growth of 43 per cent through the month
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M&S steps into the ring with new satsuma
New Satsumo variety originates from Japan and will hit the retailer's shelves this Saturday
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Lidl going direct on banana sourcing
Schwarz Group-owned discounter pushing for greater streamlining of its banana procurement arrangements in Germany
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Carrefour slump fuels break-up talk
Analysts believe Carrefour is heading towards the demerger of some of its assets, as shares hit 16-year lows
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Tesco launches new rainbow cauli packs
Pink, green and white varieties sold together as part of a plan to make brassica more attractive to young consumers
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Tesco gives away Fruit book
A new book on fruit is set to top the charts this week after entering Tesco.
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Waitrose enjoys sales increase
The UK retail chain has recorded impressive results for the first half of the year, despite curbed consumer spending
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Delhaize sees revenue growth acceleration
Growth across all operating segments contributed to overall revenue climb of 3.9 per cent