All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 34
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Tesco pioneers freight by canal
Tesco has become the first major retailer to start transporting freight by canal.
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Tesco unveils new green brand
UK number-one retailer Tesco has upped its green credentials with the launch a new environment-friendly brand named Greener Living.
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ArticleGreen shopping goes mainstream
Green shopping has become a mainstream market phenomenon that can be “affordable and accessible to all”, new research has found.
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ArticleSpooky peppers hit Sainsbury's
A spooky alternative to the pumpkin is to appear at selected Sainsbury’s stores in time for Halloween.
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ACS bags industry heavyweights
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has elected two well-known industry names as chairman and vice-charman.
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FSA recognises Food Champions
A new awards scheme to recognise the work by local authorities to improve food safety and better the diets of those in the community has been launched by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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ArticleIndustry turns out to talk Fairtrade
UK retailers and fresh produce businesses came together at the Fairtrade Foundation’s autumn conference to kick off the countdown to Fairtrade Fortnight 2008.
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Delta Two set to claim victory?
Qatar-based investment firm Delta Two has stepped up its pursuit of J Sainsbury Plc, having reached a deal with the pension scheme that removes the last obstacle to its £10.6 billion takeover, it has been reported.
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Royal Mail deal on the table
Union leaders are preparing to meet to decide whether to accept a deal to end strike action at the Royal Mail.
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ArticleM&S unveils 50p-sized carrots
Baby carrots the size of a fifty pence piece hit the shelves at Marks & Spencer this week.
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ArticleAsda welcomes Wilja spuds in store
Asda launched the Wilja potato into its stores this week.
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Morrisons could save £100m in early share sale
The founders of the Morrisons supermarket chain stand to save £100 million in tax if they sell their stake in the business by April.
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Lidl Scotland slashes fruit and veg prices by up to 70 per cent
Lidl Scotland has cut the price of its fruit and vegetables by up to 70 per cent until the end of October, starting this week.
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Royal Mail strike will re-start on Monday
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced more strike action will start on Monday.
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ArticleAsda goes back in time
Asda relaunched its traditional potato pack this week, featuring five old-style varieties that date back to the 19th century.
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Foodservice to get Scores on the Doors
A foodservice star-rating scheme aimed at boosting food-safety credentials was launched in the capital this week.
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Asda wins double green honour
UK supermarket Asda has scooped two high-profile environmental awards in one week.
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ArticleGreat Potato Challenge offers £1,000 prize
The British Potato Council (BPC) is scouting for the UK’s best spud recipe as part of the Great Potato Challenge 2008 - with a £1,000 holiday up for grabs.
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ArticleAndean Sunrise launched at Asda
Asda introduced a potato variety that can hold its own in a microwave into its range this week.
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Berry pill could stave off cancer
A daily pill made from a berry could help prevent cancer, scientists have found.