Retail news from FPJ – Page 11
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Winners revealed in inaugural Festival of Fresh Awards
AMFRESH, Nationwide Produce and Jack Ward of British Growers were among the award winners at FPJ’s open-air summer festival in Alconbury Weald
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Growers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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Less is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues
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Tesco reveals new buying strategy at Festival of Fresh
Produce category director Tom Mackintosh says it is time for Tesco to find new balance between long-term contracts and greater responsiveness to the market following shortages
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Grocery inflation falls to lowest monthly rate
Grocery price inflation is at 16.5 per cent for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, the lowest level this year – but still the sixth highest monthly figure since 2008
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Sweet start to UK cherry season
Warm May and June temperatures have sweetened the UK cherry deal with extra flavoursome early fruit, says marketer Driscoll’s UK
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Fresh produce in new M&S price drive
Supermarket reduces or locks the price of hundreds of products in latest price initiative
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Aldi launches summer of sport
The discount retailer has unveiled its ‘Get a Taste for Sport’ initiative to help British children stay active this summer
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Tesco boss suggests price inflation is easing
Ken Murphy makes optimistic assessment as he reports further strong sales growth
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AC Goatham secures new deal with Aldi
The Kent company will be Aldi’s sole supplier of British apples, providing around 45m units each year
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Waitrose cuts prices of summer favourites
Spinach and watermelon among lines in latest price-cutting drive
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Aldi to open five UK stores in five weeks
The discount retailer is poised to increase consumer access to its stores with five new openings across the UK in the coming weeks, including in Southampton and Whittlesey
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‘It’s time to back British’
Angus Soft Fruits MD John Gray tells Fred Searle why it is more important than ever for supermarkets, and government, to support the UK berry sector
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Comber Earlies herald start of NI summer
Wilson Country’s new season potatoes to hit Northern Ireland Tesco stores from next week
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Supermarkets see May sales surge
British shoppers spend more as UK supermarkets see total till growths of 12.3 per cent, Nielsen IQ data reveals
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Is it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
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Lidl named UK's cheapest supermarket
Analysis conducted by The Grocer found a basket of everyday items at Lidl cost just £50.27, making it cheaper than competitors even with their discount schemes applied
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Tesco beats food redistribution target
Working with Fareshare and others, supermarket surpasses self-set 85 per cent target
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Pink Lady rolls out prize promotions
Shoppers at Morrisons stores can win monthly prizes when they pick up a pack of Pink Lady apples
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Lidl delivers pay hat-trick
Lidl store and warehouse workers receive third pay rise in 12 months