Retail news from FPJ – Page 158
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ArticleAsda sales fall 7.5 per cent in Q2
Retailer cites fierce competition and food deflation in UK market for sales decline but ‘remains committed to price investment’
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ArticleAmazon to open depot at Port of Tilbury
New site at key port for fresh produce comes as Amazon said it is expanding to meet growing customer demand
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ArticleOnions hailed as ingredients of success
There is potential for production increases on two lines that are proving consumer favourites, writes Michael Barker
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ArticleMorrisons sells stake in Fresh Direct
US online grocer has paid £45 million for Morrisons’ 10 per cent stake as the supermarket tries to recover sales losses
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ArticleAfriAg Global launches UK subsidiary
New division of African produce supplier will provide direct access for sub-Saharan growers to EU markets and retailers
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Morrisons sends office staff to work in stores
The supermarket chain has diverted more than 1,000 head office staff into stores to cope with an expected surge in customer numbers
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ArticleFruit campaign continues with stonefruit tour
A Univeg and Mack-funded stonefruit sampling tour across the UK is part of the Adventures in Fruit umbrella campaign
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ArticleOnline dating for fresh produce
They describe themselves as the matchmakers of fresh produce – but what does this latest wave of fruit and veg e-commerce platforms offer suppliers?
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ArticleSupermarket sales drop below £100bn
Food retail sales have dipped below £100 billion for the first time in six years amid the ongoing supermarket price war
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ArticleNeame Lea merges with Zyon UK
The deal will see Zyon exclusively market all of Neame Lea’s ornamentals in the UK
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ArticleNew Ocado deal to expand Morrisons’ home deliveries
Morrisons is set to roll out its delivery service nationwide after agreeing a new deal with online delivery partner Ocado
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ArticleRetailers ‘will source more from UK’ after Brexit
UK retailers will look to source more from the UK, Asia and Africa but may reduce imports from EU, survey finds
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ArticleMan claims to 'find dead worm' on Tesco cucumber
The discovery of William the (flattened) Worm on a cucumber set social media alight and sparked poems, songs and even a worm funeral
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ArticleFlorette expands into food to go market
Leading salad brand will diversify its product portfolio with new 'Tasty and Balanced’ range of protein salads
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ArticleFree taxi ride helps consumers celebrate Blueberry Day
Londoners can enjoy free blueberries and claim a free cab ride as part of National Blueberry Day this weekend
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ArticleEx-Jacana director relocates to role with Kenya grower
Ed Cunynghame is moving to AAA Growers to develop the company’s commercial team
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ArticleRiverford buys lemons rejected by retailers
Six tonnes of Italian lemons rejected by two supermarkets for aesthetic blemishes have been redistributed by box scheme
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ArticleLidl shopper's banana drama
Shopper believes eggs from Brazilian Wandering Spider are found on Lidl bananas, though suppliers cast doubt on the claims
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ArticleWhich? calls for more fruit and veg promotions
Figures from consumer group show supermarkets discounting more unhealthy products than fresh produce
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ArticleProduce at heart of first cashless store
Little Waitrose opens in Sky head office in Osterley, with customers only able to pay by card or mobile phone