All Retail articles – Page 11
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FeaturesDesigning the future of strawberries
Dyson Farming’s Steve Barker shows Nina Pullman round the company’s cutting-edge glasshouse complete with robotic pickers and a vertical, rotating growing system
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NewsFood Lovers angle helps Waitrose to strong growth
Retailer has also invested in quality and availability
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NewsWhole Foods Market to double UK store portfolio in 2026
New locations represent international expansion of the retailer’s Daily Shop format
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NewsMercadona to expand fresh produce space in €3.7bn refit
Food retailer to roll out new Tienda 9 store model that significantly expands fresh produce and ready-to-eat offer
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AnalysisAnalysis: Costco Korea shifts its decade-long banana pricing strategy
Hyojun Kim breaks down the retailer’s sales structure noting recent changes that could see a bump in price after ten years
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NewsLidl aims to cut food waste by 70 per cent
Individuals will be able to help redistribute food surplus from Lidl stores as the discounter announces it is accelerating food waste reduction plan
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NewsChildren eat more fruit and veg after outdoor activity
New research from Aldi has highlighted a seasonal drop off in fresh produce consumption during winter as children spend more time indoors
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PodcastsThe Middle East, resilience and the future of UK fresh produce
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina is joined by Tom Joyce and the NFU’s Martin Emmett to discuss current and future challenges.
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NewsDia invests €16m to secure completely Spanish strawberry supply
Retailer increases investment by 15 per cent to source 4,300 tonnes exclusively from Spanish suppliers, with focus on Huelva production
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NewsPolish retailers adhere to new law on fruit and veg origin labels
Authorities report dramatic improvement after introduction of new flag regulation and major fines against Biedronka and Kaufland
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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AnalysisItalians buy more fruit and veg as big retailers strengthen grip on market
Consumers in Italy bought more fresh produce in 2025 for first time in years, with packaged and organic products performing especially well
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FeaturesFruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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NewsAldi targets more long-term agreements with British growers
Discounter commits to securing half of domestic produce through multi-year deals by 2027 as UK growers face mounting pressures
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsFresh Forward celebrates exceptional growth of Bachata strawberry
Fresh Forward’s Bachata strawberry programme is expanding into new regions, with production ramping up significantly for the 2026/27 season to meet rising demand
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NewsTesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus
Warmer temperatures and new production techniques have enabled one grower to bring forward start of season by six weeks
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NewsProduce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year
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NewsSpar expands in China with new store formats
Premium fresh food is at the forefront of Spar Shandong’s modernised openings