Retail news from FPJ – Page 109
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Waitrose creates ‘first-ever’ sprout wreath
Quirky festive creation features sprouts woven into Scottish fir foliage as retailer finds new ways to use sprouts at Christmas
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Essex grower launches apple juice brand
Surplus topfruit from a family-run farm in Essex is being bottled to create the new juice with listings in retail and foodservice
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Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey goes bust
Grocery and tobacco giant goes into administration following attempts to rescue the business
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Co-op and Costcutter link up following P&H news
Costcutter has ‘activated contingency plans’ with new agreement with Co-op to supply 2,200 chains including Simply Fresh
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Mixed bag for citrus ahead of Christmas
Sales rise despite reports from suppliers that shoppers are switching to other categories due to retail inflation
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Sainsbury's 'aiming for fewer suppliers'
Ongoing supplier review by Sainsbury's has moved from fruit to potatoes as retailer seeks to build direct to grower model
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Don’t be afraid of ‘green Brexit’, says Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s Judith Batchelar used keynote address to highlight how sustainable agriculture is a business opportunity
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Pink Lady unveils festive deals
Apple brand is working with Tesco and Amazon Fresh in two of its final marketing activities for 2017 to coincide with NH crop
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Sainsbury’s calls for new product ideas
Retailer has said suppliers should offer ‘any great ideas’ in NPD and innovation as it seeks to make produce aisle stand out
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Besana wins listing with Amazon Fresh
New range of dried fruit and nuts launched with online retailer last week
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Booths reportedly up for sale
Northern retailer has refused to comment on reports in the national press that it is looking for a buyer
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FareShare redistributes Morrisons grapes
New partnership will save surplus grapes from retailer’s Cutler Heights packhouse in Bradford and redistribute to those in need
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Morrisons sells wonky pomegranates
Spanish-grown fruit with skin blemishes and mixed sizing will sell for 30p each in retailer’s wonky produce range
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Spar sets out its stall as competition hots up
Symbol group has unleashed major recruitment and incentive scheme as it prepares to take ‘convenience to next level’
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King: convenience adds value to grocery
Ex-Sainsbury's CEO says trend for NPD in convenience is proof supermarkets are not all about low pricing
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Love Beets promotes new range
Beetroot brand showcased new flavours and convenience format for marinated beets at the Amsterdam Produce Show
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PinKids unveils Despicable Me 3 packaging tie-up
New packaging for kids apple brand features collectible stickers with characters from animated film franchise
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Fresh produce companies ‘are part of a food culture’
Suppliers will increasingly become part of a wider food culture by offering inspiration and staying ahead of new trends
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Amazon can 'treat whole food category as a loss leader'
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ history of selling at a loss to inflict pain on competitors could spark major price war in food retail
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Supplier partnerships are focus of CFL18
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to focus on collaborative working model at Guildhall event