Retail news from FPJ – Page 93
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ArticleLoose sales ‘key to tackling food waste’
Operational consultant Newton urges consumers to choose more loose fruit and veg so they only buy what they need
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ArticleSumo takes centre stage in US citrus offer
FPJ columnist Amy Cross explains how US retailers are drawing shoppers in with impressive citrus displays
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ArticleGMB petition calls for Sainsbury’s-Asda merger to be blocked
Trade union representing Asda employees urges CMA to stop “incredibly damaging” deal, saying price “too high” for shoppers and workers
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ArticleUK firms' growth falls to lowest level in eight years
Sales at British fresh produce companies have fallen by almost four per cent in past year, with UK firms faring worse than European neighbours
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ArticlePallet 'beacons' allow targeted in-store promotions
Launch follows success in Germany where tech from Chep has allowed manufacturers to reach more customers and convert vouchers into sales
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ArticleFruit Bowl moves into convenience
Fruit snack brand looks to benefit from growth of convenience sector with launch of six new products to be sold in individual packs
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ArticleStockpiling yet to show in supermarket figures
Grocers braced for a rush on sales this month as jittery shoppers prepare for potential Brexit shortages
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ArticleFairtrade sales boost for Co-op
Retailer reports huge upswings in sales of Fairtrade bananas, tomatoes and roses in run up to promotional fortnight
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ArticleAsda marks first anniversary of food bank campaign
Partnership with Trussell Trust and FareShare has so far provided five million meals, with 90 food banks awarded grants to tackle poverty
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ArticleBritish strawberries hit Waitrose shelves
Supermarket says glasshouse-grown fruit will hit stores from this weekend thanks to warm weather
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ArticleFrozen Tenderstem launches at Asda and Ocado
Premium brassica expands frozen product to new retailers following initial success at Iceland
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ArticleBeware the Christmas gift of sales growth
Comment: Kantar Worldpanel's Ed Griffiths on why supermarkets should avoid the focus on promotions at the start of the year
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ArticleGlobal governance needed to tackle health crisis
The City Food Lecture panel at London's Guildhall warned of a lack of cohesion on national and global levels concerning food policy
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ArticleStone success for Tesco
Tesco has been named South African Stonefruit Retailer of the Year for its work in promoting the southern hemisphere source. Michael Barker hears how it has done it from buyer Joe Baines
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ArticleM&S and Ocado reveal full JV details
Tie-up brings M&S into the online grocery market as the upmarket chain moves towards becoming a "digital-first retailer"
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ArticleSupermarket claims traceability first
Midcounties Co-operative suppliers to publish details of their ingredient supply chain for public scrutiny
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ArticleAsda food grants reach £2m in one year
Asda's Fight Hunger Create Change campaign has had a successful first year, including a "groundbreaking" pilot scheme
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ArticleIceland launches plastic-free trial
Initiative looks at a range of plastic-free solutions and encourages consumers to switch to loose produce
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ArticleWaitrose expands foundation to African growers
Waitrose and Partners Foundation provides investment from fresh produce sales back into grower communities
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ArticleAldi's £50m warehouse opens in Kent
The German discounter's new distribution centre will help reach ambitious plans for 1,200 UK stores by 2025