Retail news from FPJ – Page 18
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Bestway buys stake in Sainsbury’s
Grocery wholesaler and pharmacy group Bestway has bought a £193m stake in the UK’s second-biggest supermarket
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McCain to invest £35m in British farming
Frozen potato specialist commits to paying growers 31% more to help them manage cost inflation
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Aldi launches biggest apprenticeship drive
Discounter will hire over 500 new apprentices across stores, logistics and buying
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Grocery price inflation soars to new heights
Inflation hits record 16.7%, with own-label shopping continuing to rise and promotions falling further
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Tesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
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Aldi named UK cheapest supermarket
The Grocer survey confirms Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket
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Lidl to invest an extra £4bn in British food
Discounter says spend accelerates opportunities for its suppliers into international markets
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GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
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Community Shop calls for more surplus food donations
Social retailer sees record demand for its services and asks the food industry for further help
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Aldi hits food donation milestone
Some 30 million meals have been donated to good causes since 2019, retailer announces
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Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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Morrisons cuts 820 more prices
Jacket potatoes, aubergines and pears are among the lines discounted
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Asda merger worries GMB union
Asda merger talks prompt GMB trade union calls for extended competition and markets authority powers
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French apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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White ‘Florida Pearl’ strawberries cause a stir
Distinctive variety owned by Emco Cal receives mixed reaction on social media following launch at M&S
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Orchard House collapse prompts calls for price reset in prepared fruit
Industry figures call for higher prices and fairer margins as Orchard House Foods enters administration
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IGD forecasts global retail trends
Improving supply chain efficiency and delivering value are some of the key trends expected in 2023
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Aldi gives warehouse staff New Year pay rise
Discount retailer Aldi is upping salaries of its warehouse staff from February 2023
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Driscoll’s berries scoop taste awards
Driscoll’s berry varieties awarded for superior taste by International Taste Institute
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Nationwide Produce certified as Great Place to Work
Supplier says positive results from anonymous employee survey highlight the company’s commitment to putting its people first