News from FPJ – Page 285
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ArticleNeighbourly calls for charities to join food surplus scheme
Lidl and M&S redistribution partner wants to build on 1,500 projects it has already served and bring new charities on board
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ArticleDiscounters' position evolving as channel grows
Aldi and Lidl now perceived as ‘supermarkets’ rather than 'discounters' by most shoppers with consumers increasingly using them for main shop
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ArticleDefra to choose SAWS operators by October
The government's new seasonal worker scheme has taken a step forward by requesting information from potential operators
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ArticleWatercress growers seeking "ambassadors"
A novel campaign by The Watercress Company is offering free weekly watercress to help understand its benefits
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ArticleAll shapes and sizes
Veg box delivery may sound like a middle-class luxury, but one forward-thinking company in south London has been carving out a market for what it calls ‘affordable sustainability’. Fred Searle visits Oddbox to find out more
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ArticleOrganic obstacles
There’s much to cheer in organics, with solid sales and Organic September kicking off, but Brexit is likely to mean significant challenges for the sector. Michael Barker reports
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ArticleSainsbury's-Asda deal under scrutiny
The Competition and Markets Authority announced it is subjecting the proposed merger to a more in-depth investigation
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ArticleWaitrose trials two-hour deliveries
Supermarket responds to increased demand for convenience by trialling doorstep deliveries in selected areas of the capital
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ArticleTesco launches discount brand Jack's
The new brand was unveiled to mark Tesco's centenary next year, promising the "lowest prices possible" for shoppers
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ArticleMigration report shows support for SAWS
Migration Advisory Committee tentatively backs seasonal workers scheme but says contraction of fresh produce sector would not be catastrophic to UK economy
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ArticleOcado robots "ramping up" capacity
Third quarter growth for the online retailer was achieved after opening world's largest automated warehouse
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ArticleLove British Food commemorates NHS support
New Love British Food/NHS logo recognises caterers support for UK produce as health service celebrates its 70th anniversary
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ArticleSummer sun drives supermarket sales rises
All major retailers see sales increase, with convenience stores growing fastest as consumers shop locally for drinks and barbecue supplies
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ArticleTechnology ‘no panacea’ for Brexit border issues
Need for physical food inspections means technology will not be enough to avoid tailbacks and border difficulties in event of a no deal, says CIEH
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ArticleFood driving Co-op growth
First half results from Co-op group show a 10 per cent increase on last year after the company purchased Nisa convenience stores
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ArticleLidl plan new Leeds distribution centre
The retailer is continuing its expansion with a 17th regional distribution centre in the UK, serving the North
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ArticleFourayes dedicates high-tech 'shed' to former MD
Local MP commemorates the late John Acock at opening of apple processor’s state-of-the-art controlled atmosphere unit
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits pick up double prize
The Scottish grower won big at the Co-op and Scotmid Scottish Supplier Awards
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ArticleScientists seek clarity on gene-editing after Brexit
An open letter signed by 33 members of the agri-tech sector is seeking a new way forward on gene-editing as Britain leaves the EU
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ArticleNI's biodiversity boost
A new scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland to help wildlife prosper and improve water quality, but can the UK catch up with other countries in agricultural sustainability?