News from FPJ – Page 409
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ArticleSainsbury’s sales continue to slide
Like-for-like revenues have fallen 1.1 per cent despite an increase in volume sales, as the retailer continues with EDLP strategy
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ArticleAwards spotlight: The Lifetime Achievement Award
With the UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2016 open for entries, we shine a spotlight on the categories and last year's winners
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Article50 per cent sales boost for Langmead Herbs
Turnover at Sussex-based company rises thanks to new business gains and more trade with existing customers
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ArticleNFU calls for European adjudicator
Union's president argues British farmers and suppliers should have the same protections abroad as they have in the UK
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ArticleSainsbury’s reduces food waste by 10 per cent
Sainbury’s has slashed food waste to energy recovery but charity donations of surplus produce remain small across major retailers
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials one-hour bike delivery service
Supermarket to test out speedy bicycle home delivery service in London for orders of up to 20 items
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ArticleNew hands on the wheel
New chief executive of Covent Garden Market Authority Daniel Tomkinson tells Nina Pullman why he chose a job in fresh produce and how he will steer the market into the future
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ArticleStandard opens for applications in £1m food waste fight
The Evening Standard has opened a £275,000 grants programme to fund resourceful and innovative food waste charities
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ArticleTesco listing for frozen acai brand
Sambazon makes move into retail as it looks to expand its presence in the British market
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ArticleAwards spotlight: MorePeople Young Person of the Year
With the UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2016 open for entries, we shine a spotlight on the categories and last year's winners
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ArticleFresh produce at heart of Aldi success
Aldi doubles UK sales in three years and puts fresh food at the centre of its future growth plan
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ArticleNationwide Produce sales smash £100m barrier
Turnover rises 35 per cent on the back of larger product range, new business and more stable supply in Europe
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ArticleLeeds food wholesaler "as bad as it gets"
Sing Kee slammed by transport commissioner for succession of failings in relation to its vehicle operation
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ArticleNew world record for heaviest red cabbage
Cornwall cultivar has broken world record for heaviest red cabbage, but another saw his prized veg savaged by a chef
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ArticleAwards spotlight: Unsung Hero
With the UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2016 open for entries, we shine a spotlight on the categories and last year's winners
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ArticleA Spanish adventure
Two former Redbridge employees have set up a new business supplying a wide range of Spanish produce to the UK
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Article'More work needed' in food waste fight, says report
Major report recommends governments and businesses worldwide accelerate efforts to reduce food waste
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ArticleMore protests ‘likely’ at Covent Garden
Covent Garden Tenants’ Association has warned that it may protest again and on a larger scale over redevelopment concerns
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ArticleUK-Chinese plant research facility to open
John Innes Centre has partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to create a new centre of excellence
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ArticleStena Line adds new service to Rotterdam-UK route
Shipping firm said expanding interest in the UK led to its introduction of its second RoRo ship Caroline Russ