Retail news from FPJ – Page 7
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ArticleChambers scales up Spanish raspberry production
Berry producer is more than doubling its Spanish rapsberry production this season in bid to shore up winter supply
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Article‘Act now to expand SWS,’ NFU urges MPs
NFU appeals to government to expand seasonal worker scheme (SWS)
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ArticleVeg Power unveils new campaign to help cash-strapped families feed kids veg
Simply Veg launches as surveys show falling UK vegetable consumption amid cost-of-living crisis
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ArticleTesco unveils major price-lock commitment
Supermarket pledges to hold prices on over 1,000 products into the new year
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ArticleSummer drought hits UK potato crop
NFU Potato Forum chair warns of preponderance of smaller sizes in this season’s drought-affected UK crop
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ArticleGovt gives ‘confused and chaotic’ messages over foreign labour
Truss’ ministers accused of giving mixed signals over employing migrant workers in UK
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ArticleRabobank offers positive outlook for blueberry business
The global blueberry industry is set for further growth, according to a new RaboResearch report
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ArticleScrapples and Wonky Food Co gain Co-op listings
New suppliers featuring fruit and veg in their products come through retailer’s incubator scheme
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ArticleJason Tarry named IGD president
Tesco chief executive has over 30 years’ experience in UK grocery
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ArticleAldi pledges lowest prices
Aldi doubles down on price promise to customers as households face rising costs
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ArticleAM Fresh expands into Asia
Global fresh food specialist buys majority stake in Asia-based Fruit-X to create Fresh Fruit-X
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ArticleMorrisons toils amid ‘subdued’ consumer market
Supermarket sees EBITDA fall as it grapples with extroardinary trading conditions
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ArticleOverseas farmers “could carry cost of weaker pound”, warns Fairtrade
Fairtrade Foundation raises concerns that sharp currency devaluation will result in costs being passed on to struggling producers and consumers, as well as derailing sustainability efforts
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ArticleCo-op extends mini apple availability
Move is part of efforts to support British growers in difficult year for production
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ArticleHFSS ‘an exciting opportunity’ for nuts and dried fruit
Major supplier Besana believes new health legislation will strengthen the category and wants to be part of ‘mindshift change’ in food industry
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ArticleAldi opens new eco store
Discount retailer Aldi opens new ‘sustainable’ store in Warwickshire where it will trial environment-friendly shopping initiatives
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ArticleBritish apple season gets off to early start
British growers predict full year-round supply of UK apples thanks to good volumes and quality
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ArticleFresh produce among 150 Morrisons price cuts
Supermarket makes cuts to popular grocery lines to help customers with cost-of-living crisis
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ArticleSterling’s drop heaps pressure on produce prices
At a time when there is huge pressure on supermarkets to increase prices, sterling’s fall is another unwanted headache
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ArticleKissabel Rouge makes UK debut
The complete spectrum of red-fleshed Kissabel apples will be available in the UK for the first time this season as British-grown Kissabel Rouge makes market debut