Retail news from FPJ – Page 354
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Elephant garlic rears its head
A major multiple is re-introducing Elephant garlic to UK shoppers.
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UK in "fear of food" risk
Pressure groups are heaping so much angst on consumers that the UK risks being swamped by a "fear of food" says the BRC.
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Morrisons share price reaches 12-month low
WM Morrison share price reached a 12-month low this week after a large quantity of the supermarket’s shares was mysteriously sold.
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Budgens sponsors British Food Fortnight
Budgens supermarket group is a flagship sponsor for this year’s British Food Fortnight - September 18 to October 3.
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Multiples' dominance of produce may slow
Although the UK grocery market will grow to £133.5bn by 2009, the dominance of the multiples in the fresh produce sector may be slowing.
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Retails sales slow in July
The latest CBI survey reported a drop in retail sales for July following two months of strong growth. Retailers blamed the end of Euro 2004 promotions and interest rate rises for the slowdown during July.
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Supermarkets armlock on suppliers a "myth"
Food retailers have welcomed conclusions of government-commissioned research that they say proves the price farmers are paid for their produce reflects the price the customer pays - destroying the myth that supermarkets hold farmers in an armlock.
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English Village Salads supports local schools
EVS helps Asda help schools to put the fun back into healthy eating.
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Soft fruit boosts Tesco Organic fortunes
Tesco has reported a rise in its sales of organic soft fruit.
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McDonald's credits salads and fruit for sales surge
Fast food chain McDonald’s has credited its focus on healthy options for its biggest sales increase for 17 years.
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Euro 2004 lifts high street sales
High street retailers are celebrating their biggest sales boost for six months, in June
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No ban on food ads to kids
A blanket ban on TV advertising of food and drink to children has been ruled out by Ofcom.
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M&S in clean sweep
Producers supplying Marks & Spencer dominated the top spots at last week’s Kent Soft Fruit & Cherry Show.
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Tesco moves into Chinese market
After a three year search, Tesco has become the latest supermarket giant to enter China.
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Green declares high street war on M&S
Philip Green, rejected by M&S, has pledged to breathe down the retailer’s neck in every street and every shopping centre in the UK.
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Green demands shareholder support
Philipe Green urges M&S shareholders to voice their support for new bid.
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FSA action plan features fruit
The Food Standards Agency has agreed an action plan on the promotion of foods to children which includes the recommendation that retailers market fruit at the checkout.
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Sainsbury's launches new biodegradable packaging
Sainsbury's has introduced new biodegradable packaging into its fresh produce aisles, with home-grown tomatoes the first product to be displayed in the trays.