Retail archive – Page 253
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ArticleRetailers ‘could save four times more food waste’
A major new report from Wrap says grocery retail sector is ‘highly efficient’ but could still save and redistribute more edible food waste
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ArticleSalad, fruit and Pimms sales all soar at Waitrose
Warm weather has seen salad sales rise by 12 per cent, and soft fruit sales go up by 11 per cent
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ArticleDemand for TV favourite samphire soars at Tesco
Product - which is in season from May to October - is grown for the retailer in glasshouses by Westlands in Evesham
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ArticleBritish asparagus crop plays catch up
The British asparagus crop has been hit by cold temperatures in recent weeks but demand remains strong
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ArticleRetailers adopt uniform safety requirements
Australian supermarkets have harmonised audit processes, saving time and money
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VideoVideo: Carrefour City, France
Chris White visits the Avignon branch of Carrefour City, an urban convenience chain developed by France’s largest food retailer
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ArticleCostco recalls organic veg pack after Listeria link
Retailer is recalling Organic by Nature: Organic Vegetable Medley as part of wider recall by US firm CRF Frozen Foods
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ArticleInterview: Laurence Olins at FPJ Live
Laurence Olins, chairman of Poupart and the British Summer Fruits campaign, spoke to Michael Barker at FPJ Live to discuss the industry and building consumption. Here’s what he had to say
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ArticleAldi nets fresh produce prize at organic awards
Discounter's organic onions - supplied by G's Fresh and Moulton Bulb Company - win the fresh produce category prize
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ArticleTesco creates two new teams to assist suppliers
Retailer makes latest move in its ambition to be known as 'fair, professional, knowledgeable and helpful' towards its suppliers
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ArticlePrice war hits foodservice tomato supply
The supermarket price war is harming the foodservice sector on tomatoes, a category which is trying to fight back against the sheer number of imports
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ArticleBakkavor enjoys very strong Q1
The prepared produce giant posted a revenue of £415.8 million for the 13 weeks ended 26 March 2016 - up from £410.2m in Q1 2015.
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ArticleBerry Gardens launch new premium berry brand
Jubilee Selections will include new early premium strawberry Elizabeth alongside Driscoll Jubilee
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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ArticleTesco releases new avocado spread
The launch follows on from the retailer's innovation in the product with avozillas and frozen avocado, and M&S releasing sliced avocado pots
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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ArticleDetails emerge of The Greenery's logistics plan
Belgian distribution firm WDP reveals new information about plans to redevelop company's sites in Barendrecht and Breda
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ArticleSainsbury's 'reviewing' what future holds for Netto
Sainsbury's is to 'review the performance of the business in light of the overall market' and report on its outcome in November
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Morrisons reports strong sales quarter
Like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose 0.7 per cent in the three months to 1 May, compared with a year earlier.
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ArticleSainsbury's back in profit as Big Four feel the heat
The group sales – excluding VAT but including fuel – figure for 2015-16 was down from £23.8bn to £23.5bn