Retail archive – Page 22
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ArticleAldi trials ‘sensory-friendly’ shopping hours
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is offering quieter shopping hours in selected stores in a bid to be more inclusive of customers with invisible disabilities
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ArticleHospitality hit by inflation
Hospitality firms account for 10 per cent of UK businesses filing for administration in 2023, analysis reveals
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AnalysisUS organic sales increase in Q2
Organic Produce Network says fresh produce sales and volume increased in the second quarter
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ArticleDefra pushes back food waste reporting mandate
Compulsory food waste reporting will not be required of large UK food and drink companies until 2026 at the earliest, Government announces
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ArticleCo-op announces £70m of price cuts
Reductions across essential products are aimed at benefitting members
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ArticleGerman event DOGK returns on 20-21 September
Leading fresh produce event considers potential major changes that are likely to shape the business over the next few years
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ArticleOPINION: ‘Supermarket promotions aren’t working for the grower’
Northamptonshire-based farming correspondent Rupert Knowles argues that supermarket promotions often represent a loss for the producer that they simply cannot afford
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ArticleM&S rolls out AgriSound pollinator tech to 18 more farms
In-field noise sensor tech extended to additional M&S Select farms following 2022 trials to help growers track pollinators and boost quality, yields, and biodiversity
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ArticleAldi cuts fruit and veg prices
Discounter drops the price of 10 fresh produce items by up to 36 per cent
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ArticleHeroes help Coles promote fresh produce
New Fresh Food Challenge harnesses DC Super Heroes to encourage fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
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ArticleYoung farmers targeted in Tesco sustainable farming plan
Tesco and Harper Adams are offering major educational programme for new farmers
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ArticleSupermarket promos ‘not targeted at fruit and veg’
The Food Foundation argues that multibuy and other promotional deals are currently misdirected
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ArticleUK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
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ArticleTesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities
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ArticleAldi to donate summer meals
The discounter announces biggest-ever meal donations over school holidays
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ArticleParsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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ArticleRetailers ‘not profiteering’ over high prices
CMA review says retailer margins and profits have reduced, but stresses changes are needed to unit pricing
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ArticleUK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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ArticleUK and Turkey to broker new FTA
The two nations today agreed to start talks on a new bi-lateral trade deal
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ArticleFood price inflation continues to fall
Increased promotions and lower prices are behind biggest fall in four months