Retail archive – Page 684
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Assault on outmoded stereotyping
Traditional stereotypes of the UK fresh produce consumer were well and truly shaken at the Fresh Produce Convention this week.
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Retail chain for sale
One of the best known names in fresh produce retail north of the border is to go on the market next month.
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Riverford flowing onwards
An organic box scheme is expanding its franchise network as demand for its products burgeons.
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Shoppers demand longer shelf life
A recent survey shows that consumers want the convenience of fresh food with a longer shelf life.
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Bramley hopes for just desserts
Ian Mitchell, chairman of the Bramley Campaign Group (pictured) has launched an offensive against retailers who have been promoting dessert apples for cooking.
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LibDem attacks competition commission
Liberal Democrat MP Colin Breed has said that anyone who has an understanding of the way supermarkets operate would doubt the viability of a code of conduct.
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Farmers' markets celebrate support
The farmers' markets movement has been given a boost with local and national government pledging support at the National Association of Farmers' Markets (NAFM) conference on February 1.
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Retailers must train more
Employee education and training is vital at retail level if fresh produce sales are to increase.
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Valentine's challenge from Pink Lady
Marketeers of Pink Lady apples in the UK have launched an innovative Valentine's Day promotion.
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Irish price battle intensifies
Produce may be the newest battleground in the struggle among retailers in Ireland.
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Iceland stumbles in organic goal
UK retailer Iceland has seen sales suffer as it has struggled to grow sales of frozen organic produce.
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Grocery leads home delivery revolution
A new report from Verdict Research puts grocery ahead of the field in home delivery.
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CWS name change
One of the UK's oldest retail co-operative societies has made a historic change to its name.
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More to buy with a mouse
Food shopping online has not yet reached its full potential, according to a new survey.
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US organics logo set to carry disclaimer
Under pressure from the Nartional Food Processors' Association the USDA has announced that its new organic logo will not "disparage" other kinds of foods.
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Farm Retail Association boosted by grant
The Countryside Agency has provided a welcome boost to the Farm Retail Association through a £100,000 match funded grant to wards training of members.
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Verdict on the neighbours
Retail analyst Verdict predicts tough times ahead in the neighbourhood shopping arena.
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CMi checks in first
A UK-based verification company has been granted approval by European retailers in the Eurep group to uphold its code of best practice.
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Organic sales spiral
Organic food sales are expected to more than double between 2001 and 2005, says a new report Health Foods.
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Sainsbury's clinches organic accolade
UK supermarket, Sainsbury's has won a prestigious award for its organic produce.