Retail news from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsWaitrose bananas join Foundation to boost grower communities
Retailer has integrated its top-selling product into its 20-year-old Foundation programme, providing funding above Fairtrade premiums
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NewsWaitrose bananas to join Waitrose Foundation
By this summer, all Waitrose bananas will carry the Fairtrade and Waitrose Foundation labels, as the retailer steps up its commitment to banana farming communities
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NewsSwissport opens first UK perishables centre at Heathrow
New centre features temperature controlled handling areas and a Border Inspection Post to enable processing of imports of fresh produce and seafood
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NewsVertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
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NewsGCA opens 2026 annual supplier survey
Groceries Code Adjudicator is looking to hear about suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets
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FeaturesFresh Del Monte Produce addresses banana supply crisis
Jorge Pelaez of Fresh Del Monte Produce discusses declining banana source volumes, varietal development, and greater support for growers
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NewsZespri brand drive helps boost UK kiwi sales
Supplier outlines success of marketing plan in 2025 as category continues to grow
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NewsFresh food helps Tesco to strong period of growth
Supermarket continues its streak of four-week share gains
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NewsRijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin
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NewsAldi donates 1.5 million meals in Christmas charity drive
Discounter has worked with Neighbourly since 2019
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NewsDefra secretary announces partnership board and new £30mn fund
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds also confirmed new opening windows to the SFI grant scheme and a sector plan for horticulture at today’s Oxford Farming Conference
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NewsGrowth in online shopping drives strong Christmas grocery sales
Shoppers spend £19.6bn over four weeks to 27 December, according to NIQ data, with 29 per cent of UK households buying groceries online
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NewsCo-op new meal range targets weight loss jab users
New ‘Good Fuel’ range responds to rising number of Brits using weight loss medication and looking for ‘quality over quantity’ in their meals
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FeaturesStore Check: Marks & Spencer Foodhall
The UK-based retailer is investing heavily in its successful store concept, in which fresh fruit and vegetables feature prominently
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NewsTopfruit growers face two per cent rise in costs
Inflationary pressures around orchard management and post-harvest operations are behind an expected rise in costs for apple and pear growers in 2026, according to new research by the British Apples & Pears association
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NewsAldi toasts ‘best-ever Christmas’ as shoppers look for value
Discounter’s figures come in biggest-ever Christmas grocery spend by shoppers generally
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NewsFresh produce among 2,500 Morrisons price cuts
Supermarket drops prices in a month when many households feel the pinch
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NewsFyffes says Trudi’s brand is delivering category growth
The ethically focused brand has achieved volume growth at Coop Norway and strong value sales through Spar UK
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NewsTesco launches apple giveaway as part of January health campaign
Supermarket leader has a range of initiatives to incentivise fruit and veg consumption