Retail news from FPJ – Page 114
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ArticleNisa sales up after P&H collapse
The retail and wholesale company revealed a 26.1 per cent increase on this time last year despite an "extremely challenging" market
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ArticleCo-op returns to profit with food sales up
The UK retailer posted healthy figures in its financial report after losing its banking arm, along with £132m, in 2016
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ArticleTesco free fruit hits 50 million mark
The retailer's Free Fruit for Kids campaign, started by a store worker, has helped tackle a lack of fruit consumption
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ArticleMorrisons ramps up wonky veg stock
The retailer is raising the stock and profile of more and more irregular fruit and veg with wonky chillies hitting the shelves this week
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ArticleAldi expands head office with £70m investment
Retailer extends Warwickshire site further, adding a ‘Taste Kitchen’ and development kitchen
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ArticleBeast from the East fails to freeze grocery sales
Grocery sales up 2.5 per cent in 12 weeks to 25 March despite storm disruption
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ArticleLincolnshire producer celebrates five years with Aldi
Security of supply contract has allowed Moulton Bulb to invest in only near infrared onion grader in UK
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ArticleNew organic bananas arrive in UK
Suppliers Allfresch say the first shipments of Mibio bananas will target UK and French markets
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ArticleProduce World buys Aurora Produce
Acquisition sees potato producer become wholly-owned subsidiary of vegetable supplier, with both directors moving to Sutton Bridge site
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ArticleAsda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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ArticleG's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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ArticleAldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits
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ArticleRoot veg suppliers to invest £750k
R & RW Bartlett will create 60 new jobs investing in green capacity, saying "clear forecasting" with Aldi to thank for growth
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ArticlePineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the stunning rise of the avocado from humble origins
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ArticleFood and drink "most at risk from Brexit"
A joint industry report revealed British food and drink sector faces £7.8bn extra costs in the event of no-deal Brexit
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ArticleM&S hires new MD to 'overhaul' food arm
Stuart Machin will take up the newly coined role of managing director of food in April to help return profit growth to the retailer
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ArticleOcado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos
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ArticleSainsbury's slashes prices on 930 goods
CEO Mike Coupe said the wide-ranging price reductions shows commitment to help customers "live well for less"
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ArticleFirst Brit asparagus goes to charity
Wye Valley Produce donated sales from their early crop to charity, prompting their customers to do the same
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ArticlePotatoes hit record stock levels
The AHDB says increased tonnage to meet retail specifications helped contribute to 25 per cent spike from last year