Retail archive – Page 18
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CommentLEAF Marque is a catalyst for systemic change
Clare Mike, technical and business development director of LEAF, explains how LEAF Marque certification helps drive progress towards more sustainable farming and food systems across the world
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ArticleAldi hits 40m meal milestone
Aldi seeks charity partners receive its food donations ahead of the festive period as it hits 40m meal milestone
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ArticleHalloween sees pumpkin sales spike
Barfoots of Botley supplies more than one million pumpkins in just four weeks as Halloween approaches
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ArticleAldi announces UK store openings
The discounter reveals sites of 12 new UK supermarkets opening before Christmas
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ArticleRijk Zwaan puts hydroponic leafies in spotlight
The Dutch vegetable seed breeder hosted a seminar prior to last month’s Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, in order to explore the challenges and opportunities for the hydroponic leafy segment across Asia
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ArticleFresca increases stake in Thanet Earth
Fresca Group acquires shares held by JV partner Rainbow Growers as part of its strategy to invest in sustainable production of protected crops
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ArticleVirtual marketplace for Île-de-France looks to tomorrow
The launch of Agoralimdirect.fr will be a game-changer for professionals looking for fresh, locally grown produce, says Rungis president
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NewsFPJ Sustainability Special out now
We spotlight the sector’s latest efforts and innovations to mitigate climate change, from regenerative farming practices to sustainable packaging
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ArticleFresh produce focus for new Aldi lorries
New look is part of discounter’s Get Set to Eat Fresh education programme
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ArticleCity Harvest highlights financial benefits of redistribution
New study reveals how donating surplus produce to charity is an effective way to save money in the UK food industry
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ArticleAbel & Cole: sustainability sticklers
For online organic retailer Abel & Cole, sustainability is much more than a marketing tool. Fred Searle visits the veg box specialist to learn more about its meticulous efforts in environmental and ethical supply
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ArticleAsda announces £9m of price cuts
Several fruit lines are included in latest round of discounting
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ArticleGrocery price inflation slows for seventh straight month
Inflation continues to ease, but is still running at 11 per cent according to Kantar
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ArticleCimcorp robots help Mercadona move produce faster
Benefits of implementing the automated system have included speedy lead times, less waste and a safer workplace, the retailer said
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CommentSupermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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ArticleRecyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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ArticleUK retailers looking for longer-term contracts in soft fruit
Chambers reveals supermarkets’ growing demand for longer contracts with berry suppliers, following availability challenges in recent seasons
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ArticleAldi named top retailer for British apples
Discounter honoured by trade for selling the most British apples in the past year
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ArticleHalls launches Naked Avocado to tackle food waste
Each pack includes three skinless and destoned avocado halves and has a one-month refrigerated storage life thanks to HPP technology
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NewsAgrovision and Greenvic expand alliance into China
Partnership is designed to enhance service to Chinese retail, e-commerce and wholesale supply channels with a wider product portfolio