Retail news from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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NewsTesco extends national Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Some 500 schools are set to receive free fruit and veg under the scheme
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NewsYoung Marketeers set for spotlight at Borough Market
Annual harvest event gives kids the chance to learn new skills
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NewsFyffes on a mission to ‘bring more value’ to bananas
Chief commercial officer Frank Burkhardt outlines the banana giant’s efforts to decommoditise the sector and make it more sustainable, despite climate change and geopolitical instability
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NewsAlbert Bartlett teams up with cheese brands for new mash range
New spicy and smoky variants are launching in Morrisons
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NewsAmazon to shut all ‘Fresh’ stores in UK
Retailer will close its 19 till-free stores in London, with plans to focus on online grocery deliveries instead
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsFamily budgets under pressure as living costs soar
The UK risks evolving into a ‘dual-speed’ economy with a widening gap between the wealthiest and poorest
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NewsTesco talks up potential of British apple season
Growers report excellent conditions that could lead to a rise in demand for British fruit
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NewsSweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsFood prices rise for fifth consecutive month
Food and drink prices have risen by an annual rate of 5.1 per cent in the fastest increase since January 2024, new ONS figures show
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NewsTesco crowned top British apple retailer for second year running
Asda takes BAPL prize for best year-on-year performance in apples, while Sainsbury’s emerges as biggest supporter of UK-grown pears
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NewsConsumers seek value as Tesco strengthens share
Worldpanel by Numerator analysis also shows growth in own-label sales
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NewsWaitrose outperforms market despite losses at John Lewis parent group
Premium retailer saw a six per cent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 as new MD and former Tesco exec Tom Denyard takes the reins
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NewsAldi outlines £1.6bn UK expansion plan
Programme of stores openings will further boost the discounter’s rising share
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NewsSouth Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
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NewsAldi outlines £300mn spend on price cuts this year
Discounter says fruit and veg have been key categories in its promotional strategy
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions