Retail news from FPJ – Page 51
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ArticleSainsbury’s suppliers ‘must cover no-deal tariffs’
Supermarket will require its suppliers to deliver products on DDP basis, covering tariffs and additional logistics costs
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ArticleAsda ditches plastic herb packaging
Retailer unveils new plastic free herb range in a supermarket first
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ArticleWaitrose launches UK’s first cardboard grape punnet
Biodegradable and recyclable solution designed by DS smith is expected to cut retailer’s plastic waste by 12 tonnes a year
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ArticleSainsbury’s to reduce plastic on fresh flowers
Trial will see plastic sleeves replaced with recyclable paper packaging in first major effort by a retailer to reduce plastic on fresh flowers
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ArticleSainsbury’s to rejig store estate
Retailer to close 55 stores, open 120 others and incorporate more Argos shops in supermarkets in plan to reduce costs and boost profits
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ArticleSpanish floods hit UK wholesalers
Wholesalers are seeing the effects of heavy rain in Spain at the start of September, with shortages likely to push prices up
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ArticleWB Chambers and Sodexo back UK food fortnight
Berry growers and supplier aim to raise homegrown food consumption across the UK
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ArticleCo-op launches new money-saving app
Co-op says new app is the "future of convenience retailing"
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ArticleBranston appoints new director
Peter Quinn joins Branston as non-executive director having previously led Samworth Brothers operations
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ArticleRetailers meet Gove to "clear the air"
Leaders of top supermarkets concerned by Gove's remarks earlier this month promising no food shortages
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ArticleNisa launches wonky veg promotion
"Marvellous Mis-shapes" forms part of waste cutting initiative from Nisa, with promotion lasting over two weeks
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ArticleSolid start for Ocado Retail JV
Tie-up with M&S reports first set of figures, with Q3 results showing increase in sales and order numbers
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière to build ripening centre at London Gateway
Supplier says facility at port’s Logistics Park will boost efficiency and product freshness, with plans to make it fully operation by 2021
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits in record-breaking year
Bumper crop for AVA strawberries herald record year for the Scottish growers
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ArticleAldi accelerates London openings
Discounter reveals plans to increase number of stores in capital from 45 to 100 by end of 2025 amid series of major investments
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ArticleSainsbury’s ‘to halve plastic packaging by 2025’
Pledge will focus on fruit and veg packaging among other products, with plans for greater supply chain collaboration
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ArticleM&S launch in-store vertical farm
New concept providing fresh herbs will be rolled out by tech firm infarm
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ArticleCrunch time for salad as Brexit looms
UK salad suppliers and processors are readying themselves for a potential no-deal, but some don’t expect import disruption to be as serious as suggested
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ArticleCo-op boss warns of Brexit fruit shortages
Steve Murrells added his voice to supermarkets sounding the alarm over impact of no-deal on fresh produce supply chain
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ArticleFarmdrop launches ethical convenience range
Made by Farmdrop meals only include ingredients from online grocer’s community of sustainable producers, with no plastic packaging used