Retail news from FPJ – Page 249
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ArticleBudgens puts focus on 'real food'
“Emerging stronger” was the theme for this year’s annual Budgens conference, with emphasis on the essence of the Budgens brand, which it describes as “real food for today’s communities”.
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ArticleLondis celebrates 50th anniversary
Londis celebrated its 50th year in business at the convenience retailer’s annual conference this month.
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ArticleDeal penned for Penshurst Place
A deal has been penned between Produced in Kent and Leith’s, the caterer for Penshurst Place, to serve more produce in the historical home’s newly furbished Garden Tea Room.
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ArticleKing gains UK top-fruit insight
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King gained an insight into the supermarket’s top-fruit orchards during a visit to Kent.
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ArticleBrammy Awards reveal new category
The Bramley Campaign has announced details of its annual Brammy Awards and unveiled a brand new category in the prestigious industry accolades.
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Host caterers gain accreditations
Contract catering company Host Contract Management has been awarded two internationally recognised quality assurance accreditations.
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ArticleYorkshire toms hit Asda
Yorkshire cherry tomatoes have made their debut for the season on Asda shelves.
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Asda boss steps aside
Asda boss Andy Bond has stepped down as chief executive of the supermarket - triggering another hunt for a top UK supermarket job.
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Retailers face carbon competition
The Environment Agency has unveiled a carbon-trading scheme that will see the major retailers competing among themselves and other big-brand names to drive down their carbon-dioxide emissions.
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ArticleIrish mults accused of "Sopranos" behaviour
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been accused of “behaving like characters from the Sopranos” in their treatment of producers and suppliers.
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Tesco thanks Waitrose over rhubarb boom
Tesco has seen a considerable boost in sales of rhubarb due to an expensive campaign highlighting the product - from fellow supermarket Waitrose.
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ArticleSelect Lincolnshire meets London chefs
Select Lincolnshire and QV Foods are aiming to strengthen relationships with the foodservice industry in London, with the first of the regional food project’s new Meet the Chef events held this week.
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
A white strawberry described as “Alice in Wonderland-style fruit” has hit Waitrose shelves.
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ArticleLondis rolls out own brand push
Londis has launched a new campaign to show shoppers how much they can save on a basket of shopping by switching from the branded equivalent to Londis own brand.
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ArticleHotel and Catering Show deemed success
The 2010 Hotel and Catering Show has been declared a triumphant success by the catering and hospitality industry.
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ArticleGLA launches landmark protocol
Two years of extensive talks and consultation have culminated in a landmark protocol from the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) to stamp out worker exploitation in the produce trade.
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Tesco accused of charging more at One Stop
Tesco is charging up to 14 per cent more in its One Stop-branded stores in areas where it faces little competition, according to a new investigation.
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ArticleCo-op enjoys packhouse success
Specialist packaging equipment supplied by Marco is playing a vital role at The Co-operative Group’s newly commissioned strawberry packing plant at Longforgan, near Dundee.
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ArticleM&S's Rose bows to pressure on pay
Pressure from Marks & Spencer’s investors has forced the retailer’s executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose to agree to a 25 per cent pay cut for his final months in post.
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ArticleNew Spar site embraces Olympics
Spar (UK) Ltd has revealed a new consumer website that will enhance the convenience group’s food and drink credentials, and champion its ongoing commitment to athletics sponsorship ahead of the Olympics.