Retail news from FPJ – Page 54
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ArticleRetailers ‘must understand true cost of food waste’
Chief executive of grocery data analyst Atheon Analytics, Guy Cuthbert, argues that to properly tackle food waste supermarket chains must harness big data to properly understand its real cost and drivers
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ArticleGrape gin claims top prize
New gin made from surplus table grapes at Richard Hochfeld went straight to number one at major drinks awards ceremony
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ArticleForrester leaves Greenyard Fresh UK and retires
Alan Forrester has stepped down as managing director of Greenyard’s UK arm, announcing his retirement after 22 years in the industry
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ArticlePeak volumes for BerryWorld growers
BerryWorld predict Sweet Eve variety to flourish after heatwave at the end of July saw record temperatures
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ArticleBritish apricots "extra sweet" after heatwave
Waitrose stock Kent-grown apricots for the next month as sales for the stone fruit show impressive rise
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ArticleBerry Gardens' blueberry pots start well
New snacking format from the Kent collective features four blueberry portions targeting children's fruit consumption
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ArticleWaitrose to extend plastic-free scheme
Refillable container and loose veg trial extended in Oxford and rolled out to three new stores following "overwhelmingly positive" response
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ArticleHottest UK-bred chilli "Armageddon" goes on sale
Tesco is stocking the "incredibly potent" Armageddon chilli pepper, bred by Tozer Seeds and grown by Salvatore Genovese
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ArticleTesco reaches 100m landmark in free fruit scheme
Retailer has now given away over 100 million apples and pears for children to eat as their parents shop in bid to get kids eating healthily
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ArticleTesco removes home delivery plastic bags
Retailer aims to save 2000 tonnes of plastic by ditching plastic carrier bags in home delivery scheme
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ArticleMcColl's accelerates convenience focus
Retail group upgrades stores with new focus as well as revamping its Morrisons-supplied Safeway range
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ArticleCooler summer catches up with retailers
Overall supermarket sales fell for the first time in three years as fewer festivities and hot days dent turnover
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ArticleM&S honours fresh produce suppliers
Several fruit and veg growers recognised by M&S for their innovative work at the retailer's Select Farm Awards
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ArticleSainsbury's tests plastic-free loose produce
Trials in two stores will replace single-use plastics with drawstring recyclable bags and customers' own containers
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ArticlePink Lady gives away dance lessons in Pride promo
Co-op shoppers given chance to win £1,000 worth of dance lessons in sticker promotion with Gay Star News
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ArticleMash launches BBQ salads
Northern Irish prepared specialist develops 'home style' potato salad and coleslaw products to go with summer BBQs
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ArticleSupermarkets import as brassica shortages bite
Heavy downpours in Lincolnshire last month have lowered broccoli yields by up to 50 per cent
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ArticleStrawberry flush prompts Tesco discounts
Mini-heatwave sparks abundance of strawberries across the UK, with Tesco taking on extra crops to sell
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ArticleChambers doubles strawberry sales
The soft fruit specialist puts growth down to blossoming retail partnerships
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked for 10 years
Retailers barred from any kind of tie-up for next decade, as CMA adopts hard-line stance due to competition and price concerns