Retail news from FPJ – Page 108
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Red Tractor to be accepted by Tesco and GlobalGAP
Tesco suppliers and exporters will see audit duplication removed as Red Tractor standards accepted as equivalent
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Grayson Perry donates artwork to Felix Project auction
Auction will raise money for charity project to hand out surplus food to disadvantaged primary school children
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Ocado celebrates sales growth and increased capacity
Online retailer saw revenue grow in the 14 weeks to 3 December and has announced new partnership with Groupe Casino
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Trend for tropical Xmas trees sends sales soaring
Pineapples have been spotted on homeware, pool inflatables, alternative pumpkins and now Christmas trees
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Red berries popular at Christmas
New figures from British Summer Fruits claim festive sales of raspberries and strawberries have trebled in a decade
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Nine in ten vegans struggle to find food to go
UK vegans report a lack of ‘grab and go’ options despite major rise in vegan product launches, survey reveals
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Will it be a jolly Xmas for fresh produce?
In his last column for FPJ, Kantar's Chris Cowan explains what to expect in retail fresh produce promotions this Christmas
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Retail sales rise ahead of key trading period
Grocery inflation of 3.6 per cent is the highest level since 2013 but price rises won’t deter record shopping spend this Christmas
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Waitrose unveils sprout-inspired Christmas dessert
Heston Blumenthal's sprout pudding is Waitrose’s third innovation surrounding the festive vegetable this season
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First Yorkshire forced rhubarb comes through
First batch of season arrives at Bolton catering supplier, with wholesalers expecting especially high demand due to Brexit currency shift
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M&S launches stoneless avocados
Retailer has limited volumes of Spanish-grown stoneless avos with edible skin and measuring around 8cm
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Pink Lady penetration rises
Apple brand has unveiled its final retail promotions of the year as penetration rises to 83 per cent of UK population
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Morrisons sells supersize Braeburn
Retailer said giant apples were caused by late spring frosts and delayed flowering with average weights hitting 450g
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Cypriot new potatoes return to shelves at Tesco
Retailer responds to continued demand for seasonal new potatoes during winter
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Tesco doubles Xmas veggie offering
Retailer has launched first-ever vegan centrepieces with cauliflower and mushroom wellingtons as meat-free sales soar
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Waitrose launches 'colour-changing' sprouts
Redarling sprouts turn from purple to red once cooked and have launched at Waitrose ahead of festive season
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Aldi to give away fresh food on Christmas Eve
Discounter said charities can collect all unsold fresh food from stores to help those less fortunate and prevent food waste
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Aldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales
Sales up 33 per cent after retailer introduces homegrown offer, proving importance of provenance to Welsh consumers
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Nisa steps in to fill supply gap left by P&H
Nisa has a new short-term supply contract with McColl’s to supply stores that were previously serviced by Palmer & Harvey
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Larger peppers in short supply
A slow start to the Spanish pepper season has limited supply of larger loose product, creating problems for some producers