Retail news from FPJ – Page 148
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ArticleTenderstem sales up 23 per cent in 2016
Heavy investment in PR and marketing boosted Tenderstem sales by 23 per cent with volume of seed up 10 per cent in the UK
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ArticleVeg supplier launches mayonnaise brand
Leeds-based Troy Foods has invested £200,000 in expanding its high-care line for dressings and launched a mayonnaise brand
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ArticleBelabela satsuma returns to the UK
Late season satsuma from Munoz Group will be stocked in M&S and Tesco while global volumes are expected to reach 7 million kgs
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ArticleNisa’s Festive 5 spikes produce sales
Retailer said fresh produce sales rose by 17.7 per cent over Christmas as Festive 5 veg promotion tempted shoppers
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ArticleLidl poised to open new London Gateway depot
Fast-growing discounter is due to open a new distribution facility at London port DP World London Gateway
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ArticleMorrisons slashes price of 800 items
Retailer introduces fresh round of price cuts as supermarket price war hots up after Christmas blow-out
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ArticleTesco non exec director resigns
Richard Cousins has decided to step down with immediate effect and will be replaced by Deanna Oppenheimer
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ArticleCo-op announces Christmas carrot giveaway
Retailer will hand out free carrots at over 250 stores to rejuvenate flagging tradition of feeding Rudolph on Christmas Eve
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ArticleNFU calls for end to unfair practices in supply chain
Farming body wants to see more fairness and transparency in relationships between producers and their customers
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ArticleBranston prepares for festive peak
Potato supplier will ramp up production at its three packing sites from 650 to 1,300 tonnes a day in the run up to Christmas
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ArticleNisa recalls spinach with metal in
Convenience retailer is taking 200g packs of spinach off the shelves amid fears they may contain small pieces of metal
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ArticlePanasonic creates self-bagging supermarket basket
Lawson supermarket in Japan has trialled robotic shopping baskets that scan and bag your shopping for you
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ArticleGSCOP sets up consultancy for retail suppliers
New organisation founded to support suppliers and improve their understanding of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice
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ArticleBristol retailer fined £14,500 for selling rotten produce
Fruit & Veg Planet (SW) and its senior managers have been fined for repeatedly displaying rotten fruit and veg
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ArticlePremium own brand ranges set for record sales this Christmas
Deluxe supermarket lines such as Morrisons’ The Best and Asda’s Extra Special are enjoying strong sales growth
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ArticleFruit and veg voucher project extended to Barnsley
Up to 120 low-income families will receive vouchers to encourage a healthier lifestyle under a scheme already in place in London
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ArticleRetailer loyalty falls as shoppers hunt Christmas deals
Shopper loyalty decreases during festive period, particularly among female customers, according to new research
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ArticleBakkavor brings experience to its board
Two new board members have experience across food and retail with previous roles at McDonalds, Co-op and Majestic Wine
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ArticleSainsbury's launches training to stop exploitation
Retailer will introduce two schemes for suppliers to prevent worker exploitation within their supply chains
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ArticleAll hands on deck at Tesco for festive period
Tesco is putting an extra 15,000 staff in stores including from head office to help shoppers over Christmas