Retail news from FPJ – Page 42
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ArticleRetailers hiring thousands to cope with coronavirus
Huge surge in demand sees British supermarkets advertise tens of thousands of temporary jobs at stores and distribution centres
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ArticleSpar responds to surge in demand
C-store chain says its wholesale suppliers have seen a spike in volume demand of 200 per cent in fresh and other categories
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ArticleCatering suppliers switch to home delivery
As restaurants and hospitality businesses close, their fruit and veg suppliers are focusing on retail deliveries to stay in business
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ArticleRiverford halts orders as demand surges
Surge in bulk buying resulting from coronavirus self-isolation, puts "huge strain" on deliveries, but plenty of fruit of veg to go round
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ArticleCovid-19: platform launched to fight food waste
New platform to help tackle food waste resulting from coronavirus pandemic, aims to match people buying and selling produce
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ArticleFresh produce suppliers unfazed by coronavirus
Despite social distancing measures affecting supply chains, fresh produce suppliers reassure people that business goes on
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleSainsbury's limits all grocery purchases
Mike Coupe caps grocery purchases to a maximum of three per item in bid to stall panic buying as a result of Covid-19 pandemic
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Article'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and to relieve pressure on local authorities and frontline charities
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ArticleAldi named Britain’s best grocer for second year running
Discounter awarded title of 'Best Grocer’ at Retail Week Awards for the second consecutive year
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ArticleTenderstem teams up with Georgina Hayden
Cookbook author and chef has developed three new Greek and Cypriot-inspired recipes using the brassica
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ArticleConsumers ‘open’ to diet changes
IGD research reveals big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices
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ArticleFresh produce demand plummets at NCGM
Coronavirus has halved sales at some of NCGM’s large catering suppliers as customers eat out less or favour smaller neighbourhood restaurants
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ArticleCoronavirus creates volatile produce market
Demand for fresh fruit and veg becoming far more unpredictable in the wake of global health scare, says importer
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ArticleTesco pulls out of Asia
Sale of Thai and Malaysian businesses will provide Britain's largest retailer with £8billion cash boost
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ArticleCoronavirus: "some delays to garlic and ginger"
Suppliers of garlic and ginger yet to see adverse affects from coronavirus, but JDM Food Group warn of shortages later in March
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ArticleRaisins South Africa targets UK export boost
Industry looks to promote high agronomy standards and product quality as its competes with Turkey and California for market share
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ArticleProfits tumble at John Lewis Partnership
Waitrose and John Lewis owner reports 23 per cent decline in profitability and announces strategic review to combat downturn
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ArticleBest farm retailers honoured
The nation's best farm shops, cafes, farmers' markets and suppliers have been honoured at a ceremony in Nottingham