Retail archive – Page 219
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ArticleNew Zealand's organic outlook
Bostock New Zealand is one of the leading grower-exporters of organic apples to the UK. Nina Pullman hears from founder John Bostock on market trends, Brexit and UK retail attitudes
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ArticleUK retail regulator sounds out Murcian growers
Retail adjudicator invites Proexport members to share concerns about their relationship with British supermarkets
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ArticleAsda relaunches budget ‘Farm Stores’ range
The range includes nine produce items and is seen to follow last year’s move by Tesco to launch its new ‘fake’ farm brands
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ArticleFood prices rise at fastest rate for three years
ONS figures mark end of long period of food price deflation but fruit prices still in decline
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ArticleTesco posts first full year of growth since 2010
Britain’s biggest retailer cements recovery but pre-tax profits dragged down by accounting scandal fine
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ArticleLidl opens its largest UK depot
New regional distribution centre in Birmingham will service 56 stores as part of major expansion in West Midlands
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ArticleCamposol calls for retail rethink on blues
US supermarkets must be better prepared to handle Peru’s growing blueberry output, says CEO of Camposol Trading
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ArticleBritish radishes arrive early at Sainsbury’s
Growing conditions bring radish season forward as supermarket plans plans to trial colourful new varieties in response to surge in demand
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ArticleMercadona to roll out in-store juicing
Machines to be added to the entire store network, allowing customers to take home freshly squeezed orange juice
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Healthy season for English topfruit
Strong demand and good support from most retailers have led to a successful season for the UK topfruit industry
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ArticleMr Avocado ripening centre opens in China
New facility, jointly operated by Mission Produce, Lantao and Pagoda, to roll out ripe avocados to Chinese consumers under Mr Avocado brand
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ArticleWaitrose unveils new veggie BBQ range
Retailer has launched a new summer prepared veg and salad range and announced dates for its first fine dining ‘supper club’
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ArticleFresh drives record year for NI Spar owner
Henderson Group says fresh food was key to strong turnover and volume growth across its symbol brands in Northern Ireland
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ArticleTroy Foods salads brand doubles in value
Vegetable and salad manufacturer enjoys 50 per cent year-on-year growth in own brand salads range following new product launches
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ArticleBrits 'eat four times more' packaged food than fresh food
Shift from fresh to calorific processed food prompts obesity concerns but UK not alone with most developed countries following similar trend
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ArticleAussie retailers back cyclone-affected growers
Aussie Farmers Direct and Coles are raising funds to assist growers hit by Tropical Cyclone Debbie
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleFruitday extends offline reach
Leading Chinese fresh fruit e-tailer Fruitday invests in high-end supermarket chain City Shop, further extending its reach offline
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production