Retail archive – Page 4
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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ArticleAsda appoints Lidl COO Matt Heslop to lead stores and depots operation
Matt Heslop will head up the operation across 470 convenience stores in newly established Asda Express division
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ArticleRetail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs
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ArticleTesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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ArticleAsda expands ‘back of store’ food donation scheme
Asda has expanded its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme to 209 stores in a new partnership with FareShare and Olio.
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ArticleChina Business Meet Up starts countdown to Asia Fruit Logistica
Roadshow of Business Meet-Ups reaches grand finale in Shanghai, marking 100 days to go until Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong
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ArticleSustainability champions look to the future at Festival of Fresh
Branston’s group CEO, NFU’s net zero lead, and the boss of a year-round British strawberry producer offer their insights in the afternoon Sustainability session
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ArticleAldi invests £750m in Kent apple grower
The retailer’s new 20-year deal with AC Goatham & Son will also see the introduction of a 200-acre Aldi Orchard
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NewsBranston opens ‘UK’s largest’ mashed potato factory
New site in Lincolnshire responds to rising demand for popular British comfort food
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ArticleLeading voices in retail, foodservice and marketing gear up for Festival of Fresh
Industry linchpin Ali Capper, foodservice giant Sysco Fresh Direct, and a host of branding experts are among the highlights in the second conference session
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NewsSouth African raisins bounce back
”Outstanding” raisin crop in the country signals an improvement after a number of challenging years for the industry
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ArticleCo-op cuts prices across 54 fruit and veg lines
The convenience retailer is investing £6.4m in lowering fresh produce prices for its member owners
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ArticleProduce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
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ArticleSaudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
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ArticlePeru mango collapse dents UK supply
Severe weather problems in South America hit EU and UK mango supply
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ArticleAldi cuts prices of over 45 fruit and veg products
This latest round of price-cuts demonstrate Aldi’s commitment to remaining UK’s cheapest supermarket
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ArticleM&S posts £716.4m profits and reports stellar food sales
M&S Food reports market-leading sales performance thanks to innovation and broader customer appeal
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ArticleMorrisons price locks over 400 products
A number of fresh produce items also feature in latest round of promotions
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ArticleGrocery price inflation falls for 15th straight month
Price inflation is finally returning to more normal levels, according to Kantar
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NewsNetto turns to automation
German retailer’s strategic partnership with Cimcorp is optimising processes at its logistics centre in Coswig