Retail news from FPJ – Page 59
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ArticleStrong quarter for discounters
Kantar figures show Lidl has hit a new market share high while Aldi continues its streak as the fastest-growing chain
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ArticlePlastic purge
As supermarkets fall over themselves to trial plastic-free initiatives, Michael Barker visits a retailer leading the charge to take plastic entirely off the shelves
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ArticleGreenyard Frozen teams up with Tesco
Partnership aims to help consumers enjoy a full range of frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs
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ArticlePineberry back by popular demand
The wan strawberry lookalike first went on sale at Waitrose in 2010, with Dutch growers improving the variety in recent years
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ArticleAldi stocks first Scottish strawberries
Earlier season means discounter has locally grown fruit in all 86 Scottish stores this week
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ArticleAldi goes local
On the back of rapid growth, Aldi is diversifying its channels with a new brand launch in London, Aldi Local, but the discounter insists it’s not moving into convenience
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ArticleManor Fresh teams up with KisanHub
Data capture software is helping to drive efficiency in fresh produce supply chains
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ArticleWaitrose plants truffle orchard
The luxury fungi is proving popular with shoppers prompting the high-end retailer to plant its own truffle patch
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ArticleDistributors announced for new late plum variety
Five French and Spanish companies chosen to manage production and distribution of new red-fleshed plum Lovita with first harvest in September
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ArticleBrits love scratch cooking more than the French
New research from Waitrose reveals over half of country still cooks at home at least four times a week
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked
Sainsbury’s CEO claimed the decision would rob customers of £1bn in savings
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ArticleShoppers loosen up on plastic to reduce waste
Comment: Kantar's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths examines how the war on plastic is affecting sales of loose fresh produce
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ArticleNo-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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ArticleAsda gives away veg for free again
Excess unsold stock of cabbage, carrots, parsnips and swedes given away free of charge in the days after Easter
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ArticleEight in 10 shoppers ‘trying to cut plastic use’ in fresh produce
Over 80 per cent of Brits trying to buy less fruit and veg packed in single-use plastics, while half are willing to pay more for eco-friendly packaging
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ArticleMeat and two veg: Tesco's new meal solution
Supermarket launches combined meat and veg pack in a bid to save consumers time and get them eating more healthily
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ArticlePhysical stores ‘must adapt' in social media age
Research suggests retailers must make it easier to shop for specific ingredients amid rise of recipe-based purchases inspired by social media
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ArticleEU food fraud spiked in 2018
Number of cooperation requests by EU Food Fraud Network jumped by 30 per cent according to its annual report
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ArticleBumper season for Scottish daffodils
Grampian Growers co-op enjoys fourth highest daffodil volume in 50 years thanks to mild weather
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ArticleOnline sales rise but users plateau
Sales growth continues at slower pace as retailers struggle to attract new online customers