Retail news from FPJ – Page 5
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NewsMelon Mania takes hold at M&S once again
Retailer introduces two new varieties for the summer season
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News‘Spectacular’ sales growth for British berries
All of the major berry categories are seeing substantial sales increases this season
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NewsPO steering group forms new trade body
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK
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NewsNew Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
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NewsM&S uses AI and bumblebees to grow better strawberries
Retailer reveals pioneering, innovative approach to berry production that combines artificial intelligence with bumblebee pollination, with early trials showing promising results for fruit quality and consistency
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NewsTesco sees record fruit sales as UK heatwave continues
The UK’s largest food retailer expects to sell nearly 4mn punnets of strawberries and millions of other fruit items as temperatures soar again
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NewsTesco invests millions in new London Gateway distribution centre
UK retailer partners with Witron to develop modern, energy-efficient facility at London Gateway, with operations expected to begin in 2029
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NewsSassy apples promise category shakeup with Tesco launch
Brand has a striking identity and hopes to fill a gap in the UK off-season
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NewsWaitrose to launch first RDC in the south west
Supermarket is investing at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 site
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NewsLimited-edition golden raspberries go on sale in Asda
Scotty Brand fruit will be on shelves while stocks last
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NewsWRAP calls for more interventions as food waste target set to be missed
Covid patterns and food price rises helped reduce amount of food thrown away
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsFresh produce at heart of M&S store revamp
Retailer is investing in new stores as well as renewing existing ones
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News‘Healthy choice the easy choice’ in world-first initiative to tackle obesity
Government, retailers and manufacturers are joining forces in move that should boost fruit and veg sales
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NewsTesco expects bumper British cherry season this summer
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco will sell only UK-grown cherries across most ranges from this week, as favourable spring weather conditions have led to a bumper harvest of sweeter, juicier fruit
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NewsM&S strawberries and cream sandwich goes viral ahead of Wimbledon
A limited edition strawberries and cream sandwich launched by M&S has sparked widespread social media attention, creating unexpected publicity ahead of the UK’s peak berry season
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NewsGCA survey indicates improved treatment of suppliers
Some 30 per cent of suppliers reported a Groceries Code issue, down from 33 per cent a year ago
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NewsTesco ahead in the race to sell most British apples
Asda and Lidl are at the top of the leaderboard for greatest increases in YOY sales of British top fruit as trade body releases interim results
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NewsFlorette launches two new bowls for summer campaign
Salad brand said it’s doubling down on cuisine-led NPD as it eyes further growth in the prepared salad sector
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NewsArra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India