Retail news from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsExtreme weather conditions causing UK red cabbage shortage
Hot weather and lack of rainfall has affected red cabbage production, with short supply set to continue for coming weeks
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NewsRetailers must lead the way on circular packaging, says Tesco
Empowering consumers to recycle and implementing reuse and re-fill systems must be retailer-led, according to Britain’s biggest grocer
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NewsSouth African citrus industry prepares for less flexibility in UK exports
The citrus industry in South Africa is preparing for reduced market access and more checks on exports to the UK under planned realigment with EU and new SPS agreement
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NewsSimpler regulation and circularity key for sustainable packaging goals
Simplifying the regulatory landscape and increasing circularity among the priorities to achieve sustainable packaging goals, according to industry leaders
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NewsComment: Fresh produce sector must get juicier with its marketing claims
Harvey Choat, MD of comms agency Nexus, makes the case for a cross-industry campaign on the health benefits of fruit and veg, new legislation on health claims, and bolder marketing ideas to challenge the FMCG giants
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NewsNew scheme to help growers prove green credentials of coir
A new scheme from coir producer Botanicoir is designed to improve transparency in the substrate supply chain and help growers with sustainability reporting for retailer or certification schemes
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NewsAva Monet raspberries launch across Aldi’s Scotland stores
Variety from Angus Soft Fruits breeding programme praised for standout flavour, consistent quality and large size
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NewsMorrisons expands Myton Food Group overseas with new division
New international sourcing arm Myton International will connect manufacturers with the UK retail and foodservice markets across fresh produce, frozen and ambient
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NewsTesco and M&S bosses to chair Industry Expert Groups in UK Packaging Pact
UK Packaging Pact appoints five new industry leaders to head focus groups as part of pact to transform UK packaging system
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NewsComment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
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NewsThe FPJ Big 50 Products: How fresh produce must adapt to a new normal
Waves of overlapping geopolitical conflict and climate extremes are creating tough conditions for fresh produce sales, but it’s clear innovation still pays off, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsChange at the top in FPJ Big 50 Products 2026
For the first time since the publication’s inception, the UK’s best-selling fruit or vegetable has changed
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NewsM&S launch beans and pulses campaign with Bowel Cancer UK
Retailer launches beans and pulses consumer campaign to help customers eat more fibre alongside £50,000 donation to Bowel Cancer UK
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NewsVeg Power 2026 results show power of repetition
Children who participated more than once in the flagship ‘Eat them to defeat them’ campaign ate more veg, new figures have shown
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsLidl launches summer ‘scavenger’ hunt for fresh produce
A new scheme in select Lidl stores near deprived areas will see kids’ trolleys feature clues to fruit and veg as part of new game to drive engagement and education
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NewsM&S to open its biggest ever standalone food store
New Foodhall in Surrey is part of strategy to double size of M&S Food business by creating larger stores that better cater to weekly family shoppers
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NewsPeruvian asparagus suppliers facing ‘severe’ shortage
Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks
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NewsSummer border delays could bring ‘untold disruption’ to Dover
The CEO of the port of Dover has warned fresh produce hauliers could be stuck behind queues of summer tourist traffic as new digital EES checks are set to cause severe hold-ups
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NewsAsda launches yellow watermelon
Retailer has won key consumer media coverage for new melon launch, described as ‘must-have’ summer snack