Retail news from FPJ – Page 24
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Tesco proclaims plentiful pumpkin supply
Supermarket says reports of diminished crop are wide of the mark ahead of Halloween
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Tesco to cut 325 office jobs
Leading UK supermarket to cut office jobs as interim profits take a hit
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G’s predicts lower winter availability of Spanish leafy salads
Reduction in plantings could see a 15% drop in Spanish leafy salad production, according to commercial director of G’s España
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Retailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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Chambers scales up Spanish raspberry production
Berry producer is more than doubling its Spanish rapsberry production this season in bid to shore up winter supply
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‘Act now to expand SWS,’ NFU urges MPs
NFU appeals to government to expand seasonal worker scheme (SWS)
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Veg Power unveils new campaign to help cash-strapped families feed kids veg
Simply Veg launches as surveys show falling UK vegetable consumption amid cost-of-living crisis
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Tesco unveils major price-lock commitment
Supermarket pledges to hold prices on over 1,000 products into the new year
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Summer drought hits UK potato crop
NFU Potato Forum chair warns of preponderance of smaller sizes in this season’s drought-affected UK crop
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Govt gives ‘confused and chaotic’ messages over foreign labour
Truss’ ministers accused of giving mixed signals over employing migrant workers in UK
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Rabobank offers positive outlook for blueberry business
The global blueberry industry is set for further growth, according to a new RaboResearch report
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Scrapples and Wonky Food Co gain Co-op listings
New suppliers featuring fruit and veg in their products come through retailer’s incubator scheme
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Jason Tarry named IGD president
Tesco chief executive has over 30 years’ experience in UK grocery
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Aldi pledges lowest prices
Aldi doubles down on price promise to customers as households face rising costs
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AM Fresh expands into Asia
Global fresh food specialist buys majority stake in Asia-based Fruit-X to create Fresh Fruit-X
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Morrisons toils amid ‘subdued’ consumer market
Supermarket sees EBITDA fall as it grapples with extroardinary trading conditions
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Overseas farmers “could carry cost of weaker pound”, warns Fairtrade
Fairtrade Foundation raises concerns that sharp currency devaluation will result in costs being passed on to struggling producers and consumers, as well as derailing sustainability efforts
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Co-op extends mini apple availability
Move is part of efforts to support British growers in difficult year for production
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HFSS ‘an exciting opportunity’ for nuts and dried fruit
Major supplier Besana believes new health legislation will strengthen the category and wants to be part of ‘mindshift change’ in food industry
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Aldi opens new eco store
Discount retailer Aldi opens new ‘sustainable’ store in Warwickshire where it will trial environment-friendly shopping initiatives