Retail news from FPJ – Page 111
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Kevin the Carrot is looking for love
Aldi's popular root veg hero is returning to screens in the discounter's Christmas ad, alongside a new romantic interest
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Amazon ‘to shut two Whole Foods stores’
Industry insiders say decision makes logistical sense because neither store is serviced by Amazon Fresh delivery service
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Basing prices on production is not the answer
The French proposals to let producers set prices is not the way to end the retail price war in the UK, writes Fesa's Sisco Tello
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The Food Warehouse overhaul focuses on grower brands
Major relaunch of fresh produce range includes focus on specialist family growers and ‘real farm brands’
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European shopping frequency in decline
British suppliers eyeing growth in European retail sector should note market trends and frequency declines, writes Kantar's Chris Cowan
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Hello Fresh launches Christmas dinner box
Butter-basted turkey and veg trimmings are available from £69.99 for four, six, eight or ten people from recipe box firm
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Tesco boss's 'shock' over false accounting claims
Supermarket's chief executive says he was surprised to find out in 2014 that company’s profits had been misstated
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Branston's Italian spuds return to Tesco
Puglia-grown seasonal potatoes to be sold in 400 stores over the coming weeks
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Tomatoes trade up as Brexit bites
Premium on-the-vine varieties are driving the category but Brexit poses both opportunities and challenges for growers
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Morrisons launches wonky apples hit by spring frosts
Supermarket becomes second major retailer to buy apples with “frost eye” from British growers affected by April frosts
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Bakkavor withdraws plans to float
Prepared produce supplier said it had received sufficient demand but proceeding with public listing ‘not in best interests’
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Morrisons sales rise after eighth quarter of growth
Like for like sales have risen by 2.5 per cent at Morrisons as retailer limits impact of sterling to keep prices down
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Jazz voted UK’s tastiest apple
Fast-rising club variety wins coveted prize at National Fruit Show in Kent for third year in five
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Failed product launches cost brands over £30m
Basic errors in online listings by grocery brands such as shortened product names mean shoppers can’t find new items to purchase
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Asda imposes kiwifruit ban after Harry Styles slip
Store bans sales to under-25s ahead of singer’s Manchester performance after he slips on fruit at London gig
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Pesticides in produce linked to infertility
New US study suggests women are less likely to get pregnant with IVF if they eat more fruit and vegetables high in residues
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Co-op unveils expansion plans for Scotland
Convenience retailer is investing £3.4 million in five new stores across the country following announcement of new DC
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Le Tissier goes organic
New organic delivery service for time-poor customers delivers first box to football legend Matt Le Tissier
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Indian food and a fourth meal tipped as 2018 trends
Indian street food, eating four meals a day and plant proteins have been named in Waitrose’s annual food trends report
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Young people throw away most fresh produce
18-24 year olds are most likely to bin fruit and veg while women are more likely to feel guilty about it, new research has found