Retail news from FPJ – Page 182
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ArticleAldi buying directors lift the lid on future strategy
In an exclusive interview with FPJ's Martyn Fisher, five buying directors from Aldi talk efficiency, growth and limited SKUs
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ArticleImports plug brassica supply gaps
A recent cauliflower and broccoli shortage from key UK regions has seen suppliers look abroad, while beans are also tight
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ArticleIndustry faces crisis if Calais drama drags on
Suppliers will face 'serious problems' if Calais disruption continues past summer and into main UK import window
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ArticleWaitrose named best Bramley retailer
Supermarket recognised at Brammy Awards for its contribution to building consumption of the cooking apple
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ArticleKomodo Dragon chillis roar onto Tesco shelves
Salvatore Genovese-grown hot chilli measures 1.4 million Scovilles and is available in Tesco stores until November
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ArticleFruit and veg stall reinstated after public petition
A Cardiff produce stall that has traded for 38 years and recently closed, will be reopened after 2,600 people signed a petition
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Sainsbury’s tops English apple sales
Retailer sold more English apples and pears than any other retailer and said Gala remains top-selling apple variety
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ArticleReynolds hires ex-Tesco buyer
Former Tesco sourcing manager Sandra Kajda has responsibility for seasonal produce and fruit at foodservice giant
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ArticleFollow Aldi’s lead and sign pledge, retailers told
It is ‘imperative’ that other retailers sign the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge and fund promotions in produce, the BGA has said
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ArticleNFU calls for government help with retail practices
UK farming unions want government intervention in ensuring longer contracts, fairer risk management and better labelling
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ArticleDate Night helped develop Tenderstem 'personality’
New marketing campaign for Tenderstem has had 'direct impact' on sales rise of 17 per cent for the year-to-date
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ArticleBroccoli crisps win retail listings
A new range of 100 per cent vegetable and fruit crisps may offer suppliers new routes to market
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ArticleDeflation drives major sales swings in produce
Pretty much all of the products in the FPJ Big 50 Products have been affected, causing some categories to crash in value
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Article'Theatre' still important for fresh produce marketers
Andy Macdonald, MD of Coregeo: 'Point of purchase marketing needs to evolve in the fresh category'
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ArticleBritish fruit and veg 'at the heart' of Aldi's Rio 2016 tie-up
Aldi will be promoting the partnership with Team GB Olympic hopefuls across its range of fresh produce, including its market-leading Super 6
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New group retail director for Morrisons
Gary Mills joins the big four retailer from Tesco, while interim predecessor Clare Grainger has become group HR director
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ArticleFresh produce excluded from Operation Stack
Vehicles carrying perishable produce can now travel straight directly to Port of Dover and Eurotunnel under new measures
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ArticleAsda listing for PDM Produce man's new juice brand
The B.Fresh range, consisting of fruit and veg cold-pressed and HPP-processed juices, aims to highlights its British credentials
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ArticleShoppers save £5 a month at discounters
Aldi and Lidl shoppers do not make large savings despite choosing them in order to reduce monthly spend, report finds
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ArticleEx-Morrisons man named Nisa CFO
The retailer's interim finance director Robin Brown has become its full-time chief financial officer