Retail news from FPJ – Page 106
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ArticleNot every crop hates the heat
Heat-tolerant sunflowers are thriving in the endless sun according to Waitrose
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Article"Nobody understands new customs plan"
Managing director of Fruco plc says new White Paper tariff proposals dubbed "facilitated customs arrangement" are unclear
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ArticleStar quality key to Rainier success
A delicate, thin-skinned rarity, the limited-edition cherry is enjoying its moment in the supermarket spotlight
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ArticleLidl sells 60 strawberry punnets a minute
Sun, sport and high temperatures has driven greater consumption of summer produce
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ArticleMcColl's hit by P&H collapse
Profits from first six months of 2018 were predictably down after their supplier Palmer & Harvey went into administration last year
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Article"Post-millennials" to boost convenience stores
New shopping habits from younger generations will help smaller retail stores grow to £47.2 billion market
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ArticlePesticide breaches in 3 per cent of fresh produce
The 2017 Pesticide Residues in Food report revealed imported produce to be the worst offenders
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ArticleG's team up with seed co for pesto kit
Bags of Fresh and Naked Spinach will contain a sachet of chia seeds and instructions on how to make spinach and chia pesto
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ArticleRadish set to be summer blockbuster
Ed Griffiths, consumer insights director at Kantar Worldpanel, looks at how the humble radish is set for its moment in the sun
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ArticleTesco-Carrefour alliance questioned by UK committee
Efra committee chair Neil Parish has written to Tesco CEO Dave Lewis for answers on new supply model
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ArticleSainsbury’s to supply WHSmith with food to go
Nine WHSmith travel stores will sell Sainsbury’s salads, sandwiches and snacks in trial partnership beginning next week
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ArticlePlastic wrap used on half of fresh produce
New survey by British Growers Association will track the industry's packaging trends amid increased scrutiny of plastic
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ArticleFood redistribution gets govt boost
A £500,000 grant from the government coincides with new figures which show a big rise in redistribution networks
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ArticleFresh produce responds to Brexit White Paper
The industry has welcomed plans for frictionless borders but says more clarity is needed
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ArticleBritain's first "pea only" cafe
The Pea Place popped up for one day to show off a variety of "recipeas" prepared by award-winning chef Rachel Green
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ArticleTesco enjoying summer sales
Fresh produce punnets are flying off the shelves as Brits remain outdoors and in the mood for refreshing fare
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ArticleOcado delivers mixed results
Revenue and customer base rose for the online retailer but the company made a loss despite continued expansion
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ArticleFresh produce peaks at Waitrose
Avocados, melons and salads are all enjoying sales spikes amid summer heatwave
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ArticleCharles Wilson recuperating from cancer
The Tesco UK boss has left the role to focus on recovery after throat cancer diagnosis