Retail archive – Page 407
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ArticleBranding value under the microscope
Finding the value in fresh produce branding and packaging was a hot topic of discussion during day two of Asiafruit Congress
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ArticleScrapping sell-by 'will combat food waste'
Guidance issued by UK ministers to only use best-before dates could have a major impact on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleUK retailers see shake-up
Morrisons, which hold the lowest market share of the 'big four' in the UK, has performed well
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ArticleRetail market sees shake-up
Morrisons has the strongest till-roll growth (5.3 per cent) of the big four, with Sainsbury’s close behind (4.8 per cent) and both retailers ahead of the market rate of 4.3 per cent.
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ArticleSunkist to restructure Japan distribution
Big changes are afoot for the US citrus giant’s distribution in Japan with the move to appoint a single import partner
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ArticleNew Ahold CFO to cut costs further
Jeff Carr set to take on financial directorship at Dutch retail group this coming November, pending shareholder approval
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Delhaize creates European organisation
The Belgian retailer has revealed plans to launch Delhaize Europe at the beginning of 2012, as the group aims for further growth
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ArticleMigros cuts organic vegetable prices
Swiss retailer trims prices across its entire organic vegetable range as part of ongoing policy of permanent price reduction
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ArticleWaitrose appoints food technology boss
Waitrose has appointed a new director of food technology. David Croft will join the upmarket retailer from Kraft Food, where he was director of sustainable agriculture on 26 September.
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ArticleWholesale partnership buys Chef’s Connection
One of the biggest caterers on New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) has been bought out in order to protect trade at the wholesale market.
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ArticleMcDonald's signs up to health deal
McDonald’s is among 37 fast-food firms who have signed up to a voluntary agreement to display the calorific content of their meals after Ronald McDonald was branded an “evil influence”.
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ArticleGlobus breaks sourcing ties with Edeka
German hypermarket operator set to resume erstwhile food procurement collaboration with sourcing alliance Markant
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ArticleConcern over Chinese retail food safety
Greenpeace report questions safety of fresh produce sold in major Chinese supermarkets, including Tesco and Linhua
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ArticleChiquita celebrates biggest banana display
A display of more than 70,000lbs of Chiquita bananas at a US retail store is believed to have set a new world record
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ArticleGreek plans on hold for Carrefour
CEO Lars Olofsson says that it will reduce the number of conversions and will stop all remodellings
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ArticleAldi partners with USDA in health drive
Retailer’s new campaign aims to help make it easier, more affordable for US consumers to fill half their plate with fruits and vegetables
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ArticleProduce prices on the rise in US
Latest FreshFacts on Retail reports shows that higher prices led to a slight decline in fresh produce volume sales through Q2
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'Good progress' made by Morrisons
Group sees underlying profit grow 8 per cent year-on-year, as the retailer remains in line to deliver on yearly expectations
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ArticleWalmart's sourcing blueprint
Developments at Asda's International Produce sourcing unit suggest the division is regarded as an ideal procurement model and one that parent group Walmart could adopt worldwide
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ArticleAeon to expand Thailand operations
Japan’s largest supermarket operator Aeon has announced it will expand its presence in Thailand next year opening an additional 23 stores there