Retail news from FPJ – Page 16
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Waitrose and Heston to part company
Successful partnership comes to an end after 12 years, with Waitrose focusing on own label
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Tesco hits UK LEAF certification milestone
Supermarket completes rollout of certification across UK fruit and veg suppliers, with focus turning to its global base
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Moroccan associations respond to UK tomato shortage
Apefel and Amcom say unusual temperature fluctuations to blame for shortening of tomato supplies from Morocco, as effects of climate change increasingly affecting region
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Puffin Produce to supply Asda with St David’s Day daffodils
Welsh grower to supply Asda stores in Wales with 6m stems ahead of St David’s Day on 1 March
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Watercress fills UK salad supply gap
As supermarkets ration fresh produce, one salad vegetable remains in plentiful supply thanks to its growing methods, says supplier
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Growers warn of leek shortages as weather hits UK crop
Imports needed earlier than usual, UK growers tell retailers, as challenging conditions cut British leek yields by up to 30 per cent
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Shortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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PML calls for ‘action not words’ on airfreight handling charges
PML boss Mike Parr slams sky-high airport handling costs and urges government to introduce cap on charges for handling fresh produce
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UK organic market withstands pressures
The UK organic market showed its resilience in 2022, recording positive growth in spite of the challenging environment, according to Soil Association Certification
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Aldi plans London expansion
Discounter is offering incentives to agents who can identify spots for new supermarkets in the capital
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Co-op axes ‘best before’ dates on fruit and veg
Majority of fresh produce will have date labels removed in a bid to reduce unnecessary waste
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Sainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and veg boxes
‘Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me’ boxes will combat food waste and offer an affordable option
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Major tomato shortages as Morocco faces ‘perfect storm’
Flooding, cold temperatures and cancelled ferries have caused significant supply problems in Moroccan tomatoes, according to importers
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Aldi opens more stores to meet customer demand
Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs in the UK this year with new store openings as cash-strapped consumers flock to the discounter
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Asda plans online grocery ‘transformation’
Supermarket partners with Publicis Sapient to accelerate its move away from Walmart systems
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Gary Marshall calls for major industry rethink
NCGM wholesaler says supply chains need to place more value on fresh produce and “develop a collective sense of realism” as the trade contends with supply shortages and astronomical spot prices
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Abel & Cole in eco-labelling first
Veg box supplier becomes the first retailer to introduce eco labels on its entire fresh produce range
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Fresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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NFU launches negotiation skills workshop
New course aims to arm NFU members with contract negotiation skills
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Weather volatility is 'wiping the floor' with inflation
Extreme weather events are principal cause of industry’s chronic supply shortages and sky-high spot prices, according to Tim O’Malley of Nationwide Produce