Retail archive – Page 175
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ArticleNuts, fruit and veg top EU food recall chart
Fresh produce and nuts account for almost two fifths of recalls and notifications in first quarter of 2018
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ArticleFirst British peonies reach Waitrose
Retailer says sales of the flowers are on the rise and were further boosted by the royal wedding
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ArticleBritish strawberry season kicks off
Cold start to year has contributed to slower ripening, which British Summer Fruits hopes will boost quality
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ArticleM&S accelerates store closures
The retailer announced plans to close 100 stores in total over the next four years, including their Simply Food outlets
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ArticleTesco to bin 'Best Before' dates
The retailer cited confusion over the label's meaning possibly causing unnecessary food waste as behind the move
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ArticleLidl ‘planning online deliveries’
Discounter thought to be looking to move into e-commerce following creation of new holding company in UK
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ArticlePrice trumps British origin, warns AHDB
Even marginal price rise could push consumers to ditch British produce for cheaper imports, survey suggests
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ArticleSocial media helps potato sales recover
AHDB figures reveal improving perceptions of potatoes have helped boost sales in the past three years after marketing efforts
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ArticleAmazonFresh ditches local sellers
Group to stop third-party food retailers in the US selling via its grocery service, opening potential market for suppliers
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ArticleWatercress season kicks off with a cart
One of Britain's largest watercress suppliers, The Watercress Company, delivered their first batch to Tesco in traditional style
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ArticleIFG grape varieties get PLU approval
Company has grouped table grape varieties into 'core' and 'novelty' segments
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ArticleJD.com launches Super Durian Day
Chinese online retailer JD.com today launched Super Durian Day as part of a wider campaign to promote Thai goods
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ArticleAsda grows for fourth quarter in a row
Supermarket’s recovery continues ahead of possible tie-up with Sainsbury’s
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ArticleRetail prices soar in Saudi Arabia
Retail prices of fruit and vegetables in Saudi Arabia have risen dramatically in the build-up to Ramadan, with consumers being advised to buy directly from importers
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ArticleOcado and Kroger to build online network
Latest deal brings Ocado Smart Platform to the US following similar deals in France, Canada, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleMorrisons reveals food waste stats for first time
Retailer joins Tesco and Sainsbury’s in publishing figures as it steps up efforts to drive down waste
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ArticleCo-op launches fresh food redistribution scheme
Food Share scheme will see products taken off shelf earlier so they can be redistributed to charities while still in date
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ArticleNew label helps shoppers dodge plastic
‘Trust mark’ will show consumers which products have plastic packaging to help them seek more sustainable alternatives
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ArticleCarrefour strengthens organic partnerships
The French retailer is forging closer ties with its organic suppliers in southwestern France to expand its organic range
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ArticleMorrisons funds ‘community fridge’ project
Injection of £45,000 will allow charity to double its fridge network, helping to redistribute surplus food and fight food waste