Retail news from FPJ – Page 73
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ArticleFyffes reassures consumers during visit from Taoiseach
Supplier's chairman David McCann meets Irish PM Leo Varadkar to discuss supply lines amid coronavirus crisis
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleFresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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ArticleMack: "We're doing everything we can"
Fresca chairman Chris Mack praises efforts of staff during coronavirus crisis, who are dealing with unprecedented demand
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ArticleLidl box scheme is latest retail charity effort
Discounter joins fellow retailers in helping food and goods reach people under stricter social distancing measures
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ArticleSainsbury's outlines supplier support
Supermarket joins Morrisons in pledging to pay small suppliers immediately and offering support to suppliers in distress
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ArticleRetailers hiring thousands to cope with coronavirus
Huge surge in demand sees British supermarkets advertise tens of thousands of temporary jobs at stores and distribution centres
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ArticleSpar responds to surge in demand
C-store chain says its wholesale suppliers have seen a spike in volume demand of 200 per cent in fresh and other categories
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ArticleCatering suppliers switch to home delivery
As restaurants and hospitality businesses close, their fruit and veg suppliers are focusing on retail deliveries to stay in business
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ArticleRiverford halts orders as demand surges
Surge in bulk buying resulting from coronavirus self-isolation, puts "huge strain" on deliveries, but plenty of fruit of veg to go round
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ArticleCovid-19: platform launched to fight food waste
New platform to help tackle food waste resulting from coronavirus pandemic, aims to match people buying and selling produce
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ArticleFresh produce suppliers unfazed by coronavirus
Despite social distancing measures affecting supply chains, fresh produce suppliers reassure people that business goes on
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleSainsbury's limits all grocery purchases
Mike Coupe caps grocery purchases to a maximum of three per item in bid to stall panic buying as a result of Covid-19 pandemic
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Article'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and to relieve pressure on local authorities and frontline charities
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ArticleAldi named Britain’s best grocer for second year running
Discounter awarded title of 'Best Grocer’ at Retail Week Awards for the second consecutive year
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ArticleTenderstem teams up with Georgina Hayden
Cookbook author and chef has developed three new Greek and Cypriot-inspired recipes using the brassica
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ArticleConsumers ‘open’ to diet changes
IGD research reveals big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices
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ArticleFresh produce demand plummets at NCGM
Coronavirus has halved sales at some of NCGM’s large catering suppliers as customers eat out less or favour smaller neighbourhood restaurants
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ArticleCoronavirus creates volatile produce market
Demand for fresh fruit and veg becoming far more unpredictable in the wake of global health scare, says importer