Retail news from FPJ – Page 101
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ArticleSupermarket growth continues apace
New Kantar Worldpanel figures show supermarkets are performing well above the five-year sales average
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ArticleM&S revamps food team in major leadership shake-up
Retailer hires Tesco commercial director for fresh food George Wright as it looks to reverse sharp decline in profitability
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ArticleTesco doubles Wicked Kitchen range
Supermarket says demand for plant-based foods, which are typically rich in vegetables, is biggest food trend of 2018
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ArticlePumpkin push
Suppliers are beginning sales earlier each year as Halloween gains in popularity, but drought conditions have dented yields this season and a national shortage looks likely
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ArticleTesco’s head of e-commerce leaves for energy giant
Adrian Letts leaves Tesco after spearheading major growth in online sales channel and launching nationwide same-day deliveries
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ArticleTrading blows in nuts
Tit-for-tat tariff rises are causing disruption and uncertainty in the US nut sector, but the UK market is enjoying strong growth as the trend for healthy snacking continues apace
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ArticlePlant-based diets now commonplace, research suggests
One in two British shoppers either follow or are interested in a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet, according to IGD survey
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ArticleFlorette launches Superfood Side Salad bowl
Leading salad brand looks to build on success of bagged Superfood Salad which has enjoyed consistently high demand
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ArticleFPJ Live: "You are the good news"
A wide array from the fresh produce trade's colourful cast took the stage to rally behind their industry in uncertain times
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ArticleTesco scraps more 'best before' labels
New research shows customers back the decision to ditch "best before" labels in a bid to tackle food waste
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ArticleBreeders celebrate 25th anniversary of first hybrid leek
Discovery of male sterility in leeks transformed growing practices, leading to better yields, uniformity and resistance to pests and disease
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ArticleAnita Barker joins Natures Way from Samworth Brothers
New appointment also has experience in senior positions at Icelandic Group, Geest and Hazelwoods
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ArticleWaitrose wins retailer of year at IGD Awards
Premium retailer among the winners at ceremony celebrating food and grocery business success
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ArticleBarfoots help store 5.6m rare Peruvian seeds
The global farming company joined Sainsbury's and others to help restore local desert ecosystems in Peru
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ArticleRaspberries enter peak season
High temperatures this summer mean the season will likely be longer than last year's, with a sweeter crop
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ArticleGove to launch food strategy after Brexit
The Defra minister unveiled new plans at the Tory party conference today as well as £15m food surplus redistribution scheme
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ArticleOne million new customers drive record sales for Aldi
Sales growth accelerates at discounter whose market share continues to grow amid major store expansion
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ArticleTenderstem enjoys record summer sales
UK’s second-largest fresh produce brand sees August volume sales rise 16 per cent year on year despite challenging growing conditions
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ArticleCo-op make supplier commitments in food report
The retailer pledged to ensure fair deals for suppliers in the food chain, focusing on vulnerable workers and women
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ArticlePink Lady launches Aussie holiday comp at M&S
Promotion will be available on M&S four-packs with a seven-night trip to Melbourne compete with orchard tour up for grabs