Retail news from FPJ – Page 113
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ArticleLate onion planting causes concern
British Onions trade association questions crop’s potential after wet and cold weather in March and early April
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ArticleCommittee warns against Brexit ‘no deal’
Free trade deal with EU ‘crucial’ for food and drink industry, says committee, warning of retail price rises and decreased choice
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ArticleBritish asparagus on track despite delays
Newly protected Vale of Evesham asparagus was loaded onto a steam train to mark the start of the British season
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ArticleCo-op/Nisa merger approved by government
The £143 million move was granted after the CMA decided the deal would not risk worse value and service for shoppers
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ArticleWet weather delays veg plantings
Difficult conditions have delayed the season for carrots, beetroot and purple sprouting broccoli, as higher prices drive value sales growth
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ArticleTesco braces itself for soft fruit spike as mercury soars
Retailer expects to sell more than two million punnets of strawberries and 200,000 pineapples in week to Sunday 22 April
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials electric bike deliveries
Retailer tests grocery delivery by 'electric cargo bike' in effort to make deliveries faster, more efficient and more environmentally friendly
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ArticleApprentice star to launch healthy meal deliveries
‘Equals Health’ will deliver nutritious meals to individuals, schools and businesses, with entrepreneur spotting gap in the meal prep market
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Article'Healthy eating specialists' launched at Waitrose
Supermarket announces deployment of floor staff specifically to point customers towards healthier products
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ArticleEU takes 'vital step forward' in war on food waste
European Parliament sets indicative 50 per cent reduction goal but campaigners call for target to be made compulsory
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ArticleRotterdam port faces "carnage" from Brexit
The world's largest port is a hub for British trade but a hard Brexit could cause major delays, according to The Independent
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ArticleMorrisons charity strawberries return
Promotional packs of British strawberries will help the retailer reach £8million target by 2020
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ArticleNew salad range reducing waste
Steve's Leaves latest offering is grown outside on a farm with 10 per cent given to wildlife and biodiversity
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ArticleEU aims to ban unfair trading practices
The European Commission wants to stamp out the "fear factor" in the food supply chain with sanctions for malpractice
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ArticleAvo boom set to continue
Production, consumption and trade all expected to expand further in coming years, with Mexico spearheading growth to date
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Article"Lift public trust in food with radical transparency"
New report on traceability suggests shoppers will want real-time information on their smartphone about food
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ArticleBritish asparagus hits supermarket shelves
M&S, Waitrose and soon Sainsbury’s the first to stock the vegetable as indoor season starts three weeks ahead of schedule
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ArticleGreen bean supply hit by Kenya floods
Heavy rains and deluges struck in March with vegetable exports suffering from decreased yield and quality
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ArticleTesco turnaround on track with profits boost
The supermarket's financial results revealed £1.3 billion pre-tax profits, with sales up on last year despite "challenging" market conditions
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Article"Super ships" causing banana backlog
Banana prices remain high thanks to flooding in Central America and fresh produce having to adapt to new logistics