Retail news from FPJ – Page 102
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Lincolnshire producer celebrates five years with Aldi
Security of supply contract has allowed Moulton Bulb to invest in only near infrared onion grader in UK
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New organic bananas arrive in UK
Suppliers Allfresch say the first shipments of Mibio bananas will target UK and French markets
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Produce World buys Aurora Produce
Acquisition sees potato producer become wholly-owned subsidiary of vegetable supplier, with both directors moving to Sutton Bridge site
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Asda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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G's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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Aldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits
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Root veg suppliers to invest £750k
R & RW Bartlett will create 60 new jobs investing in green capacity, saying "clear forecasting" with Aldi to thank for growth
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Pineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the stunning rise of the avocado from humble origins
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Food and drink "most at risk from Brexit"
A joint industry report revealed British food and drink sector faces £7.8bn extra costs in the event of no-deal Brexit
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M&S hires new MD to 'overhaul' food arm
Stuart Machin will take up the newly coined role of managing director of food in April to help return profit growth to the retailer
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Ocado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos
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Sainsbury's slashes prices on 930 goods
CEO Mike Coupe said the wide-ranging price reductions shows commitment to help customers "live well for less"
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First Brit asparagus goes to charity
Wye Valley Produce donated sales from their early crop to charity, prompting their customers to do the same
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Potatoes hit record stock levels
The AHDB says increased tonnage to meet retail specifications helped contribute to 25 per cent spike from last year
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"AI answer to replenishment problems"
Responding to Morrisons' plans to expand their hyper-local produce, German tech company boss says they need AI to help with stock
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Tesco appoint new tech boss
Britain's biggest retailer are hoping Guus Dekkers can deliver "large scale IT transformations" in an age of "big data"
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Tesco launches Swedish meat substitute
Retailer responds to booming demand for frozen vegetarian foods and meat alternatives
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Morrisons profits jump 11 per cent
The retailer posted a 2.8 per cent sales increase as its turnaround continues
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Jonathan Tremayne to leave IPL
Managing director for produce at Asda's buying arm hands in notice after five years at the helm
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Why multi-location retail sales make sense
Former brand manager at G's Fresh, Amy Cross, reports on the latest developments in US fresh produce retail