Retail news from FPJ – Page 9
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ArticleJupiter 'files for administration’
Fresh produce grower-importer Jupiter Marketing has gone into administration, according to news site
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ArticleFruit packs in Asda back-to-school promo
Supermarket discounts a number of popular lunchbox lines to help with costs as schools return
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ArticleAldi scraps fruit and veg best before dates
Aldi today announces plans to scrap best before dates from 60 fresh fruit and veg lines
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ArticleTesco changes iceberg lettuce specs amid drought
Supermarket responds after warm, dry conditions make production difficult
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ArticleNew GlobalGAP add-on gives biodiversity a boost
In April GlobalGAP launched its BioDiversity Add-on to help producers further demonstrate their biodiversity management practices
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches £65m price drive
Initiative aims to keep a lid on prices of everyday essentials ahead of difficult autumn and winter
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ArticlePumpkin shortages predicted
Essex grower Foxes Farm says its yield is down by a quarter to a third this year and expects to see “some kind of shortage”
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ArticleAsda buys 132 Co-op sites to boost c-store ambitions
Purchase for £438m is part of Asda’s plan to become a player in convenience
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ArticlePinKids supports FareShare with ‘Share the Wow’ campaign
On-pack campaign communicates that by purchasing the kids’ lunchbox favourite shoppers are helping Pink Lady donate more apples to redistribution charity
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ArticleSainsbury’s axes ‘best before’ dates on more fruit and veg
A further round of fresh produce will see date labels removed in an attempt to clamp down on food waste in the home
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ArticleLidl pledges to help UK farmers with heat-affected harvest
Lidl GB has promised to find ways to accommodate ’stunted crops’ within existing lines to prevent food waste
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ArticleCo-op Group appoints new chief exec
Consumer-owned UK retailer, the Co-op, has named Shirine Khoury-Haq as group CEO
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ArticleConvenience stores see boost to sales
Summer heatwave leads Brits to shop in-store for groceries, with convenience stores benefitting with a 28.9 per cent share of all sales over the last four weeks, NielsenIQ data reveals
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ArticleAldi teams up with surplus food app
Discounter will offer £3.30 ‘Magic Bags’ that contain at least £10 of groceries
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ArticleNew M&S project aims to boost pollinators and yields
Retailer is working with AgriSound, Plumford and G’s in a new biodiversity initiative
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ArticlePrice inflation impacting shopper habits
Kantar sales analysis shows price rises are already affecting the way consumers buy groceries
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ArticleWonky food delivery service launches recruitment drive
Company that redistributes wonky bread and vegetables is recruiting in several roles as it looks to grow
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ArticleBorough Market strives for sustainability with new trader standards
Move sets standards for quality, sustainability, animal welfare, opportunity and accessibility among other principles
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ArticleNew dates for NFU cost price workshops
Workshop series is run by former buyers and aims to help growers achieve increased returns
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ArticleProseal offers heat sealing classes
Training masterclasses are being offered to retailers and their suppliers to improve the quality of film sealing