Retail news from FPJ – Page 241
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Article‘Maltby Eight’ kicked out after Borough row
Borough Market has kicked out eight traders as a bitter row over the establishment of a new market took a new twist this week.
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ArticleDEFRA awards multi-million pound contract
DEFRA has awarded Eurest Services the £12.5 million foodservice contract for its entire estate. following a successful relationship providing catering to two of its sites.
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ArticleSupermarkets could be 'put off railfreight'
Major UK multiples could be deterred from using domestic railfreight if a new in-depth report into the transport mode increases charges.
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ArticleSenior Tesco fresh produce man makes switch
One of Tesco’s senior fresh produce figures has made an internal switch.
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M&S senior food figure departs
One of Marks & Spencer’s senior food figures has left the business.
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ArticleWaitrose enjoys royal wedding boom
Waitrose has reported a boom in sales in the week to 30 April as a result of the royal wedding.
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ArticleFresh Direct voices Morrisons concerns
Foodservice giant Fresh Direct has voiced concerns over Morrisons’ attempts to register ‘FreshDirect’ as a UK trademark.
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ArticleAldi and Lidl show stellar growth
The latest Kantar Worldpanel grocery share figures, for the 12 weeks ending 17 April 2011, show the best-ever performances for discounters Aldi and Lidl.
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CJ Lang acquires Landburgh
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of AM Landsburgh (St Andrews) Ltd.
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Von Essen holding company in administration
The holding company of upmarket country house hotel chain von Essen Hotels has gone into administration.
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleWoodward Foodservice branches into produce
Woodward Foodservice has broadened its product range for the nation’s caterers and chefs by offering fresh produce for the first time ever.
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ArticleMorrisons produce boss to speak at Re:fresh
Delegates at this year’s Re:fresh conference will have the chance to quiz some of the biggest names in the fresh produce industry in a revamped format for the event.
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ArticleWaitrose in bloom with new salad add-on range
Waitrose’s salad aisle is in bloom with the launch of a new range of edible flowers aimed at the salad market.
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ArticleWaitrose to go 100 per cent English on cherries
Waitrose has made the decision to only stock English cherries as the season fast approaches.
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ArticleTesco misses UK growth targets
Tesco has missed its UK growth targets despite recording another year of record annual profits.
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ArticleFreshfel challenges price perceptions
Consumer perceptions that fresh produce is expensive are not a true reflection of the marketplace and must be challenged by the industry, Freshfel has claimed.
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ArticleWaitrose trumpets Elephant Garlic's arrival
Waitrose has flexed its trunk by stocking a new heavyweight product: Elephant Garlic.
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ArticleWaitrose to open new distribution centre
Waitrose has landed a deal to a huge new distribution centre in the North West.
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ArticleM&S poaches food director from Morrisons
Marks & Spencer has poached one of Morrisons’ top bosses to head up its convenience sector.