All Retail articles – Page 2
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NewsComment: Why we need to talk about seasonality
Reawakening consumer understanding of seasonality could help boost British produce sales and incentivise growers to diversify into other crops that suit UK conditions, writes founder of procurement group Regency Purchasing, Alex Demetriou, as British Food Fortnight kicks off
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NewsUK’s first white maize grower visited by Princess Anne
David Mwanaka said royal visit was ‘highlight of career’ after building farm tenancy business around UK-grown exotic produce
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PodcastsApples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
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NewsAmazon Fresh expands to 270 more cities in India
Amazon India’s farm-to-doorstep network now connects 13,000 farmers to millions of customers
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NewsLow-carbon British broccoli hits shelves at Tesco
Launch is a new development from supermarket’s concept farms
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NewsLidl Foodies drive aims to offer kids a ‘vegucation’
Retailer is backing initiative with £500,000 of investment
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NewsAhold Delhaize launches Healthy Future Academy for associates
The retail giant has introduced an e-learning programme featuring over 20 interactive lessons covering topics from climate change to food waste, designed to help associates integrate health and sustainability into their daily work
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NewsDole to launch Colada Royale pineapple in October
Premium pineapple variety is breeder’s ‘crowning glory’, and offers consumers new flavour experience as well as higher vitamin content
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company harvests premium Malaika raspberry variety
Fruit producer The Summer Berry Company has begun harvesting commercial volumes of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety with jumbo fruit size and exceptional shelf-life, marking the start of wider European availability
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NewsNew Zealanders cut back on fresh produce as prices rise
Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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CommentAmazon Fresh store closures call checkout-free tech into question
Comment: Amazon Fresh project demonstrates how rushing into checkout-free technologies without robust testing can be costly and operationally challenging
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress goes on tour in southern Spain
The second day of Fruitnet Tomato Congress, held in Malaga on 11-12 November, sees delegates explore the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group and Granada La Palma
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NewsTesco extends national Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Some 500 schools are set to receive free fruit and veg under the scheme
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NewsMelbourne Market Authority seeks feedback on public market proposal
New public market concept would be a purpose-built destination retail experience separate from existing wholesale market
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NewsComing soon: Produce Plus Summer
As the weather warms up, Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories as they vie for attention over the holiday period. We also round up news and consumer trends from across the Australasian fresh produce ...
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NewsYoung Marketeers set for spotlight at Borough Market
Annual harvest event gives kids the chance to learn new skills
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NewsFyffes on a mission to ‘bring more value’ to bananas
Chief commercial officer Frank Burkhardt outlines the banana giant’s efforts to decommoditise the sector and make it more sustainable, despite climate change and geopolitical instability
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FeaturesBlue Whale targets new consumers in Asia with premium push
French exporter Blue Whale believes it can take advantage of the big opportunities for premium apples in Asia thanks to its local presence and tailored approach
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NewsAlbert Bartlett teams up with cheese brands for new mash range
New spicy and smoky variants are launching in Morrisons