All Retail articles – Page 685
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Eurep bridges the GAP
A year after it was launched, the European Retailer Produce Working Group (Eurep)informed delegates at is conference in Barcelona last week of progress in its Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) project.
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IGD plots way ahead for multiples
The IGD has told delegates at its annual convention that the way forward for retailers is to diversify and specialise, in order to respond to the differing needs of consumers.
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Supermarkets get off lightly in Competition Commission report
Despite finding evidence of several of the alleged practices that the Commission was set up to unearth, the end result of two years investigation is a code of practice that will be established by the supermarkets themselves.
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Retailer faces scales of justice
Trading standards officers in Sunderland are prosecuting a greengrocer for refusing to conform to a European requirement that his produce be sold by the kilo.
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Aussies look to expand in Europe
A report released by Australian parliamentary secretary for agriculture Judith Troeth (pictured) warns that Australian fresh produce exporters are missing out on opportunities in the old world which could also see them lose market share in export markets closer to home.
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Sainsbury's ducks out of price war
Supermarket Sainsbury's has reacted coolly to price slashing on organic lines announced by its competitor Tesco this week.
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Asda invests heavily in new organic range
Asda stores are stocking 155 new lines of organic produce, the result of a £1 million investment.
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Asda puts million into new organics range
Asda to add 155 new products to its organics range in stores across the UK.
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Somerfield launches biggest ever bean promotion
Somerfield is running a half price promotion on five different types of beans, following a bumper crop and an increase in consumer awareness.
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Citrus trees take the strain
Spanish citrus trees could be suffering the after effects of a season of record-breaking production.
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Two retailers take the Brammy
For the first time in Bramley history, two multiples share this top trade award.
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Grape punnet aims for sales revolution
Sun World International has launched a punnet to add value to the grape offer.
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Budgens issues price warning
Convenience retailer Budgens has warned that steeper price deflation in fresh produce could be on its way.
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Retailer convicted of breaking EU produce standards
West Yorkshire retailer pleads guilty to charges of selling produce contravening EU grading rules.
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New report addresses issues confronting e-commerce
A Government-led consultation paper published yesterday aims to generate a UK-wide debate on the future of home delivery in the electronic shopping age.
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Iceland makes huge organic commitment
Iceland signs contracts to buy 40 per cent of the world's organic vegetables and will spend about £8 million to ensure that customers are not charged above the price for conventional product.
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Farmers' markets generate millions for cash-strapped producers
The Farmers' Markets - Business Survey study has found that the modern-day equivalent of an age-old direct selling format is booming in Great Britain.
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British farm standard sweeps the board
The British Farm Standard logo developed in March has made a clean sweep of all eight of the UK's top multiples with each retailers giving its commitment to use the red-white-and-blue tractor logo (pictured) on their shelves.
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Co-op investigates food industry ethics
Prompted by damning evidence that UK consumers no longer trust food safety, the Co-op has launched a series of inquiries into the ethics of the food industry, which will be put before the retailer's independent jury.