Markets news from FPJ – Page 53
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ArticleLockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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ArticleAldi comes to rhubarb rescue
UK discounter Aldi stocks 1 million sticks of forced rhubarb destined for hospitality sector to support growers
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ArticleMorrisons and McColl's extend partnership
Supermarket agrees deal that sees 300 McColl's c-stores converted to Morrisons Daily format, and wholesale supply tieup extended
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ArticleJaffa teams up with FareShare
Citrus brand plans year-long programme to help provide 200,000 meals to vulnerable people
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ArticleLondon markets call for urgent bailout
With trade down 80-90 per cent, London’s wholesale markets call on the government for urgent financial action to ensure their survival
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ArticleNew season asparagus hits Waitrose
Supermarket says warmer temperatures and better light levels mean Gijnlim variety is ready for sale earlier this year
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ArticleFormer Richard Hochfeld MD dies aged 84
Andre Guindi had illustrious fresh produce career on both sides of the Channel, being awarded the French Order of Agricultural Merit in 1988
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ArticleWholesale sector bailout hopes grow
Federation of Wholesale Distributors expresses cautious hope for bailout after PM comments to Parliament on plight of foodservice businesses
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ArticleTesco ramps up community cooks programme
Supermarket's Community Cookery School moves into its second phase as it looks to boost knowledge of healthy cooking
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ArticleRespected Total Produce trader dies of Covid-19
David Cobham was an expert in the salad and vegetable trade and will be remembered as a “leader by example”, with “a sharp wit” and “outstanding trading skills”
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ArticleNationwide Produce in International Track 200 once more
Supplier lands 192nd spot in this year’s list following international sales growth of 42 per cent driven by Brexit-related business opening in Ireland
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ArticleHospitality faces long-term Covid restrictions
Bizimply Survey shows foodservice sector expects to face long-term anti-Covid measures and post-Brexit staffing shortages
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ArticleAsda takeover completed
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete buyout of supermarket chain from Walmart, but still await CMA approval
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ArticleVertical farming ‘at a crossroads’
Building the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets, say speakers ahead of Agri-TechE event
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ArticleBritish strawberries arrive in Aldi
Discounter reports first arrivals of new-season British strawberries in Hereford store
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ArticleLockdown triggers frozen sales surge
Retail sales of frozen food have increased by £872m a year, with Covid shopping behaviour, convenience and vegan trend all driving growth
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ArticleExpectant pear-ents take note
Leading nutritionist teams up with British Apples and Pears to outline why expectant mothers should eat pears during pregnancy
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ArticleLidl switches to branded Cameo pack
Move follows Facebook campaign to raise apple variety’s profile and encourage shoppers to look for it by name
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ArticleCovid sparks big swings in fruit and veg intake
Pandemic has resulted in major changes to diet and lifestyle, with fresh produce consumption both increasing and decreasing dramatically
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ArticleCFL panel explores future of food retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail still has “a long way to run”, but online, automation and big data are the trends to watch, say panellists