Retail news from FPJ – Page 25
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British apple season gets off to early start
British growers predict full year-round supply of UK apples thanks to good volumes and quality
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Fresh produce among 150 Morrisons price cuts
Supermarket makes cuts to popular grocery lines to help customers with cost-of-living crisis
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Sterling’s drop heaps pressure on produce prices
At a time when there is huge pressure on supermarkets to increase prices, sterling’s fall is another unwanted headache
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Kissabel Rouge makes UK debut
The complete spectrum of red-fleshed Kissabel apples will be available in the UK for the first time this season as British-grown Kissabel Rouge makes market debut
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Lidl sales soar as inflation bites
The discounter remains fastest growing grocery retailer in UK as consumers tighten belts, NielsenIQ finds
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Iceland promotes produce in brain health campaign
Iceland Foods will promote fruit, veg and salads across all UK stores this month as part of a consumer initiative to help combat dementia
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Rijk Zwaan brings ‘colourful life’ to Bangkok
Breeding company to host melon event in lead-up to Asia Fruit Logistica
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Chris Bavin shares vision for greengrocers’ trade body
BBC presenter and former greengrocer wants to build UK network of businesses to make them easier to find at what he sees as a time of opportunity for independent fresh produce retailers
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Costa Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
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‘Difficult year’ for squash and pumpkins, says Barfoots
Small fruit and an early start to the season are expected this year, but hopes are high for product quality, according to Barfoots’ brand and marketing manager Kim Barfoot-Brace
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Jupiter staff consider legal action
Staff from fallen produce firm Jupiter are considering taking legal action over alleged company failure to consult them prior to redundancies
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Expectations high for Kissabel apple campaign
European Kissabel partners predict a relatively short season marked by high demand for the red-flesh apple range
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Extreme weather challenges UK blackcurrant growers
Hot, dry summer causes difficulties for producers as sector invests in climate-resilient varieties
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BerryWorld SA set for top blueberry season
South African arm of UK berry grower-supplier BerryWorld says it is poised for successful blueberry season
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Drought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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Road transport prices reach new high
Comment: Transport Exchange Group (TEG) figures show continued rise in road haulage prices and tighter profit margins for logistics firms
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Felixstowe port set for second strike
Felixstowe port workers threaten a second eight-day strike from 27 September as pay dispute continues
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Aldi leapfrogs Morrisons in Big Four shake-up
Discounter becomes UK’s fourth-largest grocer with market share of 9.3 per cent as shoppers manage shopping budgets amid rising inflation
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Queen’s death voids Royal Warrants
Royal Warrants granted to produce retailers and suppliers are rendered void upon death of Queen Elizabeth II
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UK enjoys larger, sweeter blackberries
Hot, dry summer weather boosts fruit quality, with 79 per cent more British blackberries sold at supermarkets in first week of August this year