Retail news from FPJ – Page 125
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Lidl to put produce front of store
Discounter commits to revamp of store layout to put fresh produce front of mind, as well as extending veg promotions
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Tesco lays down veg challenge
Supermarket's Tim Smith says educating shoppers is key, and pledges to add more veg to ready meals and product recipes
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Aldi joins World Banana Forum
Discounter has joined global initiative to help improve working conditions and environmental standards in the banana industry
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Tesco signs NFU Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer has become the first of the big four to pledge long-term stability and support for British fresh produce sector
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Pollution charge to hit suppliers entering London
New £10 ‘toxicity charge’ will make logistics more expensive for companies delivering to capital in most polluting vehicles
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Strong supply drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area are depressing the market but small and premium varieties continue to enjoy solid sales growth
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Florette launches ‘no mess’ beetroot pouches
New fresh steamed beetroot product from Florette is the first of new range following acquisition of Axgro Foods
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Retailers ‘react positively’ to British apple campaign
Supermarkets and online retailers like new logo and marketing, English Apples and Pears reports at promotional event
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Oh my gourd! Halloween sparks sales rise
Seasonal gourds rival pumpkins as Halloween decorations with sales up 260 per cent at Waitrose
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Savsé unveils new juice bottle design
Healthy drinks manufacturer opts for ‘sleeker, cleaner style’ with redesigned orange and apple juice bottles
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Team GB to open new Aldi stores
Olympic athletes will be on hand to cut the ribbon and hand out bags of Super6 fresh produce to the first new shoppers
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Sweet potato growth stalls
Value sales go into decline this year after almost a decade of strong and consistent growth as promotions deflate market
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Tesco launches green easy peelers
Move counters impact of warmer temperatures in Spain that delay colour development and prompt use of ripening rooms
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Albert Bartlett to launch Halloween packaging
Special packaging for Purple Majesty potatoes will include ‘spooky’ recipe suggestions for kids’ meals
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Supermarkets enjoy 17 months of consecutive growth
Sales rise 3.1 per cent at British retailers, but big four’s market share contracts at hands of smaller retailers
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Swedish retailer unveils Halloween produce range
Zombie head cauliflower and witches fingers among frightening new produce range at Sweden's ICA
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Lidl plans largest UK distribution centre
Discounter to open 15th RDC in UK as part of £1.45bn investment as rapid expansion continues
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Special report: Snacking goes nuts
Global demand for nuts continues to grow, driven in the UK by the healthy snacking trend, but negative press coverage in the sugar debate presents a challenge for the dried fruit sector
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Waitrose opens ninth store in UAE
New convenience outlet in Dubai will stock a range of fresh fruit and veg and builds on partnership with Fine Fare Food Market
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Retailer expands recipe box trial
Waitrose has added 60 new recipes and a larger family-sixed option to its recipe box scheme Cook Well from Waitrose