Retail news from FPJ – Page 8
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NewsRetailers drop price of popular Easter veg to 8p
Discounting round has echoes of supermarkets’ strategies over Christmas
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NewsCo-op first to sell 100 per cent British strawberries this year
Convenience retailer has got fruit into stores four days earlier than last year
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits boss publishes report on growing share of value chain
John Gray’s Nuffield Farming study highlights potential of gene-editing, data-driven production and new markets to help growers improve returns
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NewsSunny weather brings glut of UK strawberries
The Summer Berry Company has produced 50t more strawberries than this time last year
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NewsTesco reports strong figures as it focuses on value and quality
Supermarket says it is in a healthy position as market competitiveness hots up
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NewsSodexo support helps launch of new social supermarket in Kent
Store offers low-priced fruit and veg to make healthy eating accessible to all
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NewsAldi hits British supplier spend target a year early
Discounter says it invested £14bn with UK businesses in 2024
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NewsKantar announces major expansion of UK grocery panel
Data expert says expansion will bring even greater visibility to shopper behaviour
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NewsBig names announced for Festival of Fresh 2025
Key figures in production, retail, wholesale and sustainability confirmed in first wave of Festival of Fresh speakers
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NewsTesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
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NewsPromotions in vogue as household budgets tighten
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
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NewsComing soon: FPJ Mediterranean Special
FPJ’s Mediterranean Special explores the big challenges and opportunities facing suppliers in the region, including climate change and new varieties
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NewsRed Tractor commits farm assurance scheme to wide-ranging improvements
The food assurance scheme promises significant improvements following publication of the Farm Assurance Review
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NewsSpar sells Trudi’s bananas in UK first
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand
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NewsNew Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
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NewsFood banks ‘forced to dispose of retailer food waste’
New research by environmental charity exposes stark reality of food redistribution in the UK
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NewsDole launches Exotic Selection Ataulfo mango across EMEA
Group says the mango offers “an unparalleled balance of sweetness and creaminess” to global and pan-European supply chains
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NewsRedPop apples set to double production by 2028
Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia
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NewsExpanded Lidl schools programme puts fruit and veg centre stage
Supermarket is investing in educating children about healthy fresh produce
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NewsUrban Farm-It’s Lion’s Mane mushrooms roar onto Sainsbury’s shelves
Kent-grown product is pitched as an ideal ingredient for plant-based cooking