News from FPJ – Page 401
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Nisa wins supply contract with McColl’s
New contract will see Nisa supply 298 of the stores bought by McColl’s from the Co-op as group eyes further growth in fresh
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Natoora opens new London store
Premium wholesaler opens second retail store with a focus on maximising flavour and educating consumers
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FPC launches consultation on caravan conditions
Growers, trade bodies and other industry stakeholders can provide feedback on new guidance for caravan standards
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M&S to focus on food after sales losses
High street giant to close 60 Clothing & Home stores and open 200 new Simply Food stores in UK by end of 2018/19
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Sainsbury’s food sales decline in first half
Retailer’s like-for-like sales fell by 1.6 per cent but online and convenience channels recorded growth
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Sainsbury’s earmarks £1 million to help reduce waste
Funding will help towns implement food sharing schemes in schools and local communities and help families install smart fridges
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The glasshouse innovators giving plants a voice
LEDs and robotics may soon be central to glasshouse growing, but listening to the plant is what really counts. Fred Searle finds out more
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Campaign launched to boost veg consumption
Peas Please initiative aims to secure commitments from industry and government to improve availability, convenience and affordability
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Organic sales continue to grow
Fresh produce sales particularly strong, with research revealing opportunities for retailers to stock more organic produce
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Waitrose launches cauliflower Christmas tree
The Romanesco Cauliflower Christmas Tree comes with pomegranate seeds and a star anise for edible decorations
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UK-Colombia trade ‘could grow’ post-Brexit
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos has said Brexit could open the door for a better trade agreement between the two countries
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Carrot stars in Aldi Christmas advert
Kevin the Carrot will be hero of Aldi’s Christmas advert, which celebrates retailer’s commitment to fresh British produce
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Yamato to host fruit weighing open days
Japanese weighing equipment manufacturer to show off new weighing and punnet filling line at Leeds site
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NFU outlines ‘seasonal labour asks’
Policy requests include trial work permit scheme, right to residency for existing workers and investment in technology and robotics
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‘Use British produce in public services’, urge campaigners
Love British Food calls on government to supply its public service bodies with more British produce in the wake of Brexit
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Taste for exotics protects sales
Strong demand buffers exotics from Brexit price increases and exchange rate volatility, but suppliers say category must remain fresh
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Morocco exports boosted by shipping route update
CMA CGM has launched six seasonal services in time for the beginning of the Moroccan citrus and vegetable export camapaign
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Class One scoops Yorkshire food award
Skipton-based firm wins Best Wholesaler at regional food and drink awards
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Waitrose adds topfruit to weather-blemished range
Apples and pears have been added to Waitrose’s Little Less than Perfect range this week as the UK topfruit season gears up
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Cartoon: Patoka imagines the new QC roles at Cornerways
Cornerways nursery will switch tomatoes for cannabis production to help treat a form of child epilepsy