Retail news from FPJ – Page 8
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NewsSoviet-era cafe shot wins World Food Photo Awards
World Food Photography Award winners highlight power of food stories and the essential role of food in communities across the world
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NewsDriscoll’s CEO speaks at WSJ Global Food Forum
Soren Bjorn explains how the world’s largest berry company can cope with tariffs, immigration reform, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain uncertainty
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NewsTesco launches branded Zespri Green kiwifruit packs in UK first
Supplier says country’s largest supermarket has strengthened its offer with launch of branded line
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NewsGreenvale’s premium potato brand listed at Sainsbury’s
Golden Kings is now available at Sainsbury’s after years of consistent growth and successfully appealing to younger shoppers
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NewsBirds Eye owner invests £2.2mn in new potato line
Nomad Foods said its investment is a sign of commitment to UK food manufacturering and responds to consumer demand for waffles and other frozen vegetables
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NewsDyson Farming and CambridgeHOK confirm glasshouse expansion
Phase three of state-of-the-art expansion will see a further 17 acres of glasshouse strawberry production and 14 acres of high-tech polytunnels as Dyson Farming eyes yield increases to year-round production
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NewsAldi to invest £5bn in long-term British supply deals
Aldi confirms major investment to help achieve goal of buying 50 per cent of all British fresh produce through long-term agreements
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NewsTesco launches new lines as chopped salad ‘craze’ takes off
Retailer has developed three new chopped salads based around crunch and colour as social media trend drives interest in ’big flavour’
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NewsLidl becomes UK’s fifth largest retailer
Discounter has overtaken Morrisons with a new record market share, as elsewhere inflation pressures ease slightly to slowest rate since December 2024
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NewsPicota cherries to see ‘best season in years’
Producers of the protected Valley del Jerte variety are forecasting record volumes and excellent quality
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NewsSupermarkets scoff at price cap proposal
UK’s big food retailers pour scorn on government’s suggestion of price caps on essential items to ease cost of living crisis
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NewsTesco opens applications for ninth annual Agri-Tech Challenge
Retailer invites innovators to submit solutions that might help build more resilient, sustainable and productive food supply chains
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NewsCo-op strengthens support for UK potato growers
The UK retailer has introduced ‘best of season’ potato packs as it looks to make greater use of a broader range of homegrown varieties
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FeaturesCertification matters for compostable claims, says Sinclair
Sinclair’s Duncan Jones discusses sustainability claims, consumer understanding, and the value of transparency and clarity
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NewsOranges and chickpeas will be ‘viable UK crops’ under warming climate
Water storage, adaption to sustainable farming and increased domestic production are critical if the UK is to maintain farming viability and food security, according to government climate report
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NewsFlorette introduces price-marked salad packs for independent retailers
Salad supplier launches new packs with recommended retail price incorporated into bag designs for first time
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NewsAsda unveils major fresh and frozen range revamp
Retailer has announced the biggest upgrade across product, price and in-store environment in recent years, included dedicated staff in fresh produce aisles, free fruit for children and new lower prices
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NewsFirst Comber earlies expected by mid June
New season early Comber potatoes are expected by next month into ‘reasonably steady market’, with Cyprus new potato imports already available
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NewsBritish strawberries ‘slow but worth the wait’
UK crop has been delayed due to a cooler spring but flavour is expected to be very strong due to slower ripening conditions
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NewsGovernment plans to treble food redistribution
The Prime Minister has announced new plans to treble the amount of surplus food available for redistributions, as Wrap calls on all partners to step up efforts