All Retail articles – Page 323
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ArticleCanadian prices set to surge
Plunging dollar value could lead to soaring fresh produce prices, according to a University of Guelph report
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ArticleWaitrose and Primafruit agree new long-term deal
Latter will exclusively manage sourcing of imported fruit for the retailer, working from a packhouse in Evesham
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ArticleLabelling offers fresh hope for Japan
Proposed new labelling laws offer renewed hope for Japan’s ailing produce industry
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires stake in Gambles Group
Fresh produce giant announces fourth investment in North America with 50 per stake in Canadian Gambles Group
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ArticleEroski signs up Valencian citrus PGI
Oranges and juice to be marketed under the supermarket’s premium Eroski Natur label
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ArticleSRA launches new supplier network
New ‘ultimate matchmaking tool’ will link sustainable suppliers with caterers, restaurants and public sector services
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ArticleJapan's youth shy from fruit
Japan’s household fruit consumption and expenditure has hit a 15-year low
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ArticleRussian retailers raise prices
Prices are up throughout Russia due to soaring inflation, but many grocery stores in Samara have been accused of taking advantage of consumers
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ArticleRiding out the storm
South African fruit exporters have faced a difficult start to 2015, with an early grape season leading to a buyer’s market, and the Russian ban diverting Europe’s suppliers to the Middle East
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ArticleEthiopia: One to watch
Government incentives, tax breaks for new businesses and a climate suited to growing – Promar’s John Giles explains why Ethiopia is on the verge of an exports breakthrough
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ArticleSpecial report: Outside the box
Does a cod have anything in common with a cabbage? What can potato production learn from pork? And what could an avocado producer take from the automotive industry? Nina Pullman finds out
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ArticleInterview: Ready for action
Pret salads have become a mainstay of many an office lunchtime, leading to the chain’s strong sales growth. Category buyer Kay Savile talks to Nina Pullman about consumer trends in snack salads and how buying plans change during the year
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ArticleFresca Group CEO on produce giant's plans
Ian Craig knows exactly where he wants his company to sit in the supply chain. Martyn Fisher went to meet him
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ArticleSpotlight on Sainsbury's
Science, technology and big data provided the focus for Sainsbury’s Farming Conference, which had a record attendance of 650 farmers and growers
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ArticleInterview: Brand Batchelar
Director of Sainsbury’s brand, Judith Batchelar, chats to Nina Pullman about price cuts, satellites and why Mike Coupe is in it for the long-term
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ArticlePoised for a bright future
Raspberry returns were down in 2014 as high yields led to retail promotions, but the news is a drop in the ocean for the consistently strong soft-fruit category
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ArticleSales up at Waitrose on frozen fruit, soup and flowers
Online flower orders have been particularly popular, with demand up more than 30 per cent
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ArticleSales boost for Florette
Staffordshire-based salad specialist raised turnover from £53.4 million to £56.1m for the year ending 31 December 2013
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ArticleTesco stores hit by banana shortages
Vessel leaving from Costa Rica delayed by bad weather leading to shortages across Tesco’s UK stores
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ArticleSainsbury’s partners with The Beano
Dennis and friends enact real-world campaign by swapping vouchers for sporting equipment and activities