Retail archive – Page 222
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ArticleSixth glasshouse to be built at Thanet Earth
Salad veg giant has confirmed another glasshouse will be operational within six months, only weeks after fifth site is completed
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ArticleOne in five shoppers 'want food waste tech’
IGD highlights chances for grocery industry to engage shoppers using technology, with food waste prevention second priority after discounts
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ArticleWeight inspections new focus for NMI
Australia’s National Measurement Institute (NMI) has announced an inspection programme targeting fruit and vegetable packers and traders
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ArticleHealth and quality key to frozen
BFFF chief executive says consumers' understanding of the health properties and quality of frozen are central to growth
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ArticleSpecial report: The champagne of potatoes
Jersey Royal growers recognise the importance of holding onto their protected food name, but as the competition mounts they know the brand alone won’t carry them
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ArticleEssex potato grower wins China retail listings
Fairfields Farm has signed two retail contracts in China and Hong Kong to supply its branded crisps
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ArticleMajorcan new potatoes make way to UK as sales soar
Branston responds to rocketing demand for early new potatoes, supplying Tesco with Majorcan crop from end of March
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Article'Turbulence is nothing new' - ex-MP
National Fruit Show chair and industry veteran Michael Jack gives an upbeat assessment of the opportunities for UK produce
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ArticleShropshire warns of spiralling labour costs
G's chairman John Shropshire makes powerful case for economic benefits of seasonal workers
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ArticleSainsbury’s sales dip due to uncertainty
Like-for-like sales fell by 0.5 per cent during the last nine weeks as CEO Mike Coupe notes competitive market and price uncertainty
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ArticleSpecial report: Scotland’s berry dilemma
The berry sector continues to grow at pace but labour issues and production costs are creating uncertainty over expansion in Scotland
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ArticleMPs back online ‘Buy British’ filter
Talks under way to introduce button on supermarkets' online stores that lets shoppers filter out foreign groceries
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ArticleBlackcurrants find favour in new sorbet
New sorbet from northern producer Beckleberry’s hopes to benefit from blackcurrants’ superfood reputation
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ArticleMission opens Breda ripening centre
Company says the new facility will enable it to offer more value-added services to its European customer base
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ArticleKaufland heads Down Under
German retailer Kaufland has announced it as an "ambitious" plan for Australia
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ArticleSunlight International wins supplier award
Californian grape grower-packer-exporter recognised by Sam’s Club Mexico/Central America
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ArticleBerry supply eases after a tight few weeks
An abrupt end to the Chilean season and late start for Spain means supply has been tight in the berry business, as demand continues to grow
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ArticleMelon shortage on the horizon
High prices on peppers have led Spanish growers to extend the season and delay the switchover to melon leading to potential gap
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ArticleAldi opens 700th store and new DC
New store in Kent and £60m distribution centre in Cardiff open as discounter continues its investment plans across the UK
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ArticlePressure still high on suppliers
Adjudicator Christine Tacon outlines a series of issues where supermarkets are exerting too much pressure