Retail news from FPJ – Page 72
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ArticleConsumers 'shopping like a decade ago'
Analysis of consumer habits shows people are doing less frequent, but larger shops in response to Covid-19 restrictions
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ArticleAvos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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ArticleM&S pledges to expand British produce range
New six-week campaign will highlight British produce as part of new efforts to support UK agriculture
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ArticleWrap releases new guidance on Best Before dates
Food waste charity hopes to give redistribution organisations confidence to accept much more food that has exceeded its Best Before date
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ArticleCouncil waives rent on fruit and veg stalls
West Oxfordshire District Council stepped in to support fresh produce traders at Witney Market
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ArticleCitrus sales still booming during coronavirus
Citrus category remains in demand despite erratic sales figures from other fresh produce categories
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ArticleCo-op reports strong growth
Food sales drive growth at convenience chain, which says its 2019 investments positioned it well to cope with Covid-19
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ArticleMorrisons offers discount to farmers
Fresh produce suppliers will be among beneficiaries as supermarket thanks its farmers for feeding the nation
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ArticleWatts Farms saved by new sales model
Foodservice supplier starts online home deliveries with help of Kent web designers to stay afloat, save jobs and prevent major food waste
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ArticleAmazon 'to launch Ultra Fast Fresh delivery in UK'
Service could soon be extended to UK households for grocery orders within hours, according to reports
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ArticleTWC brings back watercress bunches
UK’s leading watercress grower takes inspiration from Victorian times with launch of 150g bunches wrapped in biodegradable paper cones
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ArticleAldi launches online food sales for first time
Discounter to sell 22-product 'food parcels' to help vulnerable and self-isolating customers during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleWaitrose outlines support for suppliers
Supermarket launches series of initiatives to help vulnerable global suppliers, as well as small firms and plant nurseries
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ArticleNo Wimbledon but Hugh Lowe Farms stays optimistic
Kent grower that supplies all of tennis tournament’s strawberries hopeful of finding alternative outlets for 33-tonne Wimbledon crop
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ArticleFDF partners with recruitment apps
Food and Drink Federation is sharing work opportunities on two job apps, particularly in distribution warehouses, driving and logistics
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ArticleTesco warns of financial impact of Covid-19
Supermarket could swallow almost £1bn in costs related to the crisis, but higher sales and business rate relief will help offset the loss
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ArticleCity Harvest: ‘Please continue generosity beyond Covid-19’
London food charity calls for businesses to start donating whenever they can as coronavirus brings its invaluable work into sharp focus
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ArticleFTA launches campaign to keep goods moving
‘Logistics Helps Logistics’ social media campaign is designed to plug labour shortages and help sector cope with huge rise in retail demand
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ArticleBest-ever sales month for supermarkets
Restriction of movement combined with closure of restaurants sees consumers stocking up on food and drink in their droves
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Article"Asparagus crop could be left to die"
Asparagus grower Andrew Brice warns of massive labour shortage ahead of major British fruit and vegetable seasons