Retail news from FPJ – Page 36
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ArticleAldi starts selling loose produce by weight
Discounter introduces checkout scales to sell 13 fresh produce lines by kilo as part of new trial to cut plastic use
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ArticleTesco launches drone delivery trial
Customers near a Tesco store in Ireland will be able to order grocery deliveries of up to 4kg for delivery within half an hour
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ArticleMorrisons acquires plant supplier
Move bolsters supermarket's clout in ornamental horticulture as it looks to develop its garden centre offer
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ArticleMorrisons issues No-Deal price warning
The chief executive of retailer Morrisons has urged the UK government to maintain tariff-free trade with the EU or see a rise in supermarket prices
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ArticleHerb sales surge at Waitrose
Supermarket reports strong growth of fresh herbs as home-based consumers look to add flavour to dishes
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ArticleTesco named top retailer for SA stonefruit
South African industry body Hortgro rewards Tesco for its support of category over past year
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ArticleAvozillas even bigger this year
Tesco-exclusive avocado variety will be up to 50 per cent bigger this season after great growing season in South Africa
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ArticleSpar revamps prepared veg offer
Expanded prepared veg range is part of plans to make Spar a destination for shoppers looking for dinner options
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Article‘Grower confidence key to reaching topfruit target’
British Apples and Pears chair calls for retailers’ returns to reflect cost challenges and give growers confidence to invest and boost production
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ArticleAsda trial removes plastic fruit and veg bags
Retailer joins other supermarket chains in doing away with single-use plastic bags for loose fresh produce at nine of its stores
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ArticleCharles Wilson to retire from Booker
Booker CEO will step down from UK's largest food wholesaler in February 2021 after 15 years at the helm
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ArticleFruit and veg among Morrisons price cuts
Supermarket kicks off autumn price war by discounting 400 essentials by an average of 23 per cent
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ArticleExports ‘key to food and drink recovery’
Untapped export potential crucial to food and drink sector’s revival, according to new report
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ArticleGreenyard Fresh UK rewarded for progress
S A Partners recognises supplier's continuous improvement and customer-first approach
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ArticleBlueberry first for Berry Gardens
Group develops UK’s first home-grown organic blueberries for Waitrose
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ArticleListings boost for pea snack
Podberry wins listings at Lidl and Co-op in Scotland as demand for healthy snacks grows
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ArticleHealth kick continues amid Covid-19
Over half of consumers are eating more healthily and sustainably, according to IGD report examining impact of pandemic
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ArticleAldi and Puffin Produce back Welsh spuds
New heart-shaped logo will promote Welsh produce to shoppers looking to buy local
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ArticleAsda claims blueberry punnet first
Supermarket has launched 100 per cent recyclable punnet with lid that cannot be removed, and plans to roll it out across other lines
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ArticleTesco to create 16,000 jobs
Retailer says hiring spree, which will be permanent positions, is in response to growing online business