Retail archive – Page 38
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PodcastsFruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
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ArticleAutomation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
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ArticleCentral Co-op rewards member loyalty with payout
Central Co-op splits £654,000 between members in latest ‘share of the profits’ payout
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ArticleAhold Delhaize updates its CO2 targets
Retailer sets CO2 emission reduction targets for its entire value chain in line with UN goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C
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ArticleFresh From Farm raises seed funding
Indian agri-business start-up secures more funds to support its predictive analysis-driven fresh produce distribution operation
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ArticleDriscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries get Australia-wide launch
New strawberry offering for the Australian market officially launches across the country this summer
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ArticleCarrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
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ArticleSeason extension for Sunions
Tearless onion variety will return to Waitrose shelves six weeks earlier this winter in bid to capitalise on Christmas sales spike
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
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Article2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
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ArticleTariff win for California prunes
California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on UK import of prunes
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches £3m Nourish the Nation project
Initiative aims to combat growing crisis of food insecurity, now and in the future
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ArticleNatural Delights sets sights on Asia with chocolate dates
US Medjool date supplier wants to reach south-east Asian markets with new chocolate-wrapped range
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ArticleUS blueberries in sports marketing push
US Highbush Blueberry Council is positioning fruit as performance food in Asia and highlighting its use in various savoury applications in new efforts to boost sales
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PodcastsFruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
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ArticleDriscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
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ArticleAldi launches foodbank fund
Dicounter Aldi announces emergency foodbank fund to support charities this Christmas
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Article‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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ArticleTesco revamps Reduced to Clear section
’Reduced in price - just as nice’ hopes to tempt people to buy salads and other groceries close to their expiry date
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Article‘Don’t underestimate the drought’
Comment: Europe’s worst drought in 500 years is set to slash onion volumes this season, causing spot prices to soar as producers grapple with the twin challenges of climate change and hyper-inflation