February 07
Kwik Save finds a buyer- 3rd Feb
Under-fire Kwik Save will be bought by Irish developer Howard Holdings.
Salad supplier speaks out against Somerfield- 23rd Feb
A Worcestershire salad supplier has told FPJ that supermarket tactics are putting intolerable pressure on the supply chain.
Asda to strip fruit and veg- 1st Feb
Fresh fruit and vegetables at Asda are to shed their plastic packaging next week as part of a trial that could revolutionise the way produce is sold.
Multi-million pound investment for UK top fruit- 16th Feb
The single heaviest investment in the English top-fruit industry for a generation was revealed this week, with the announcement that a £6 million automated storage, packing and distribution centre is being built in Kent.
Salad processing sped up- 12th Feb
Lancashire-based prepared salads supplier Salads to Go has completed the final commissioning of a revolutionary high-speed production line for baby leaf salads and leafy salad mixes.
Morrisons to revamp its brand- 26th Feb
Morrisons is to overhaul its image in order to establish itself as a national retailer.
Rumour mill touts Asda bid for Sainsbury's- 27th Feb
Financial analysts believe Asda could put in a counterbid for Sainsbury’s following an offer from a private equity consortium.
Fresca and Martinavarro shake up citrus- 22nd Feb
A new joint citrus marketing venture called MM Global Citrus Limited (MMG) is to take over the marketing of citrus to UK importer Mack Citrus’s existing customers.
Berry Gardens joins global deal- 14th Feb
A new berry superpower stepped up onto the global stage at Fruit Logistica after its formation on February 7.
Co-op tie-up to create £10bn force- 17th Feb
The UK's two biggest co-operatives have agreed terms to merge and form the world's largest consumer co-operative group.
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