All articles by John Broy – Page 2
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Greengrocers' campaign gets underway
A former blue-chip market research adviser and fresh produce home-delivery service provider, Christine Fisher, is trying to re-invigorate the independent retail sector with the launch this week of Greengrocers' Campaigner.
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Hargreaves looks for greener asparagus
Hargreaves Plants has just completed planting its asparagus variety-testing site in West Norfolk in a bid to bring more true green types to UK supermarket shelves.
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Chiquita sells Colombian operation for $52 million
Chiquita Brands International has completed the $52 million sale of its banana-producing and port operations in Colombia.
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UK stonefruit expecting heavy volumes
The UK cherry crop is still expected to be larger in volume than last year despite recent rainfall.
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Sainsbury's chairman quits
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that chairman Sir Peter Davis is to step down with immediate effect.
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Somerfield announces healthy profits
Somerfield is expected to accelerate its store refit programme following the announcement of full-year profits of £41.1 million.
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Carrefour boss signs new investor pact
Carrefour’s chief executive Daniel Bernard has signed a new pact with two of the French supermarket’s core shareholders, giving them control of around 16 per cent of its share capital and a quarter of its voting rights.
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FSA to interview M&S chief executive
Stuart Rose, chief executive of Marks & Spencer is to be interviewed by the Financial Services Authority as part of its investigation into insider dealing in M&S shares.
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Welsh chef scoops Bramley Award
Angharad Jones has scooped first prize at the “New Ways With Bramley 2004” catering competition.
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Sainsbury's bid to thwart shareholder revolt
A senior director at Sainsbury’s is attempting to broker a last-minute deal with city investors to avert a damaging revolt over an award of free shares worth £2.5 million to Sir Peter Davis.
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Supermarkets face ministerial questions
Competition minister Gerry Sutcliffe is to question the supermarket groups Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Safeway/Morrisons over allegations that they are giving suppliers an unfair deal.
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Tesco shoppers come under scrutiny
The habits of Tesco shoppers is soon to come under the combined close scrutiny of Thomson Intermedia, which tracks UK advertising and Dunnhumby, a market researcher.
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Somerfield awaits bumper results
Somerfield is expected to announce a giant leap in profits this week as a result of it store refurbishment and cost-cutting programme.
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Waitrose heads north
John Lewis’s upmarket supermarket Waitrose is looking to break into the north of England, for the first time in 100 years, following the opening of a store in Sandbach, Cheshire.
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Wimbledon serves up strawberries and balsamic
Wimbledon crowds were offered an alternative to the traditional serving of strawberries and cream this week.
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Kenyan exports reach record levels
Exports of Kenyan flowers have again reached record levels, it was revealed at this year's Kenya Flower Day.
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Londis shareholders accept Musgrave offer
Londis retailers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of selling the convenience store chain to Musgrave.
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Eleventh Brammy Awards launched
The 11th Brammy Awards take place on July 23 recognising and rewarding the efforts of manufacturers, retailers, caterers and the food media.
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Co-op rules out Londis bid
The Co-operative Group has ruled itself out of buying Londis just as shareholders prepare to vote on a recommended £60m bid for the wholesale distributor.
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McDonald's adverts push for a healthy diet
McDonald’s has reacted to criticism of food advertising aimed at children by launching a campaign designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.