Retail news from FPJ – Page 137
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ArticleM&S cracks prepared banana browning issue
Premium retailer said a fruit acid spray prevents bananas from going brown in its prepared fruit salad pots
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ArticleGreggs hails arrival of salad days
The retailer has put a new spin on the term salad dressing for the launch of its new summer menu
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ArticleSainsbury's uses its loaf with prune puree
JO Sims-supplied California prune puree features in Sainsbury's gluten-free bread as suppliers target baking sector
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ArticleCo-op makes fresh produce pledges
Supermarket chain promises more British sourcing, longer-term contracts and extension of use of Fairtrade bananas
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ArticleAvocado is top hit for Waitrose 1
Extra Large Avocado proves to be best seller for top-tier line, with seasonal salad bag among upcoming introductions
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ArticleAsda launches Purple Majesty chips
Retailer said it is capitalising on trend for purple food with launch of Purple Majesty line, grown in the eastern counties
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ArticleBrands and own label: Friends not enemies
Kantar's Chris Cowan on why fresh produce brands can improve, rather than cannibalise, own label sales
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ArticleScotty Brand adds asparagus to range
Asparagus from Angus-based James Brunton will be stocked in Waitrose stores across Scotland under Scotty Brand range
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ArticleWaitrose expands its vineyards
Supermarket plants 50 per cent more vines at Leckford Estate in response to demand for home-produced wine
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ArticleBooker delivers 'best ever' sales and profits
Wholesale giant reports strong figures ahead of proposed merger with Tesco
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ArticlePicota cherry season just round the corner
Cherries from Jerte Valley in Spain are expected to arrive at British retailers in a month’s time
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ArticleWatercress season opens with fancy dress and hampers
The Watercress Company has welcomed the first leaves of the UK season by delivering hampers with watercress-related goodies
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ArticleAsda loose produce removal sparks anger
A trial by Asda to remove some loose produce lines from all stores has prompted outrage on social media
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ArticleCold snap slows asparagus
The end of April's cold temperatures slowed asparagus growth but warmer weather this week is expected to boost crops
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ArticleMumsnet gives ‘thumbs up’ to Tesco free fruit
Award-winning Free Fruit for Kids scheme has helped children eat more fruit and made shopping more pleasant, Mumsnet finds
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits to pick raspberries early
Producer to pick its first Scottish raspberries of the season ten days ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter and spring
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ArticleSize matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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ArticleTesco makes 100 per cent renewables pledge
UK’s largest retailer will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and use ‘energy buying club’ to help suppliers cut carbon output
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ArticleEat a ‘rainbow’ of veg for National Vegetarian Week
Glorious Soups and Cardiff Met dietician urge consumers to eat different-coloured fruit and veg for health benefits
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches banana ‘rescue stations’
Retailer aims to reduce waste by hosting in-store rescue stations and expanding banana bread trial