Retail news from FPJ – Page 112
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ArticleBurnley to replace Clarke as Asda CEO
Sean Clarke steps down to take time out after 18 months in the role, with deputy CEO moving up to replace him
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ArticleWaitrose launches orange-skinned apples
Sunburst apples are described as a ‘retail first’ and have launched at Waitrose in the run-up to Halloween
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Article‘Work with NHS to tackle health crisis,’ says EAP head
Steven Munday of English Apples and Pears says industry should unite and work with government departments to tackle obesity and diabetes
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ArticleRaspberry breeding consortium launches first two varieties
NIAB EMR’s ‘East Malling Rubus Breeding Consortium’ launches two new raspberries as it looks to break dominance of club varieties
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ArticleHow to market fresh produce, USA-style
US produce marketers don't hesitate to offer usage advice in visible on-pack messages, writes Amy Cross
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ArticleSpecial report: Northern Ireland hots up
A biomass scandal and a political stalemate are not preventing fresh produce businesses in Northern Ireland investing in anything from automation to new product ranges. Nina Pullman paid a visit
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ArticleNew launch packs a produce punch
Smoothie brand Pack'd unveils new kits to help sportspeople and gym goers with muscle development and recovery
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ArticleWaitrose packs tomatoes in tomatoes
Supermarket trials new technology that it says could save 3.5 million plastic trays from being recycled every year
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ArticleNatural and traceable future for UK food
Fresh produce could be set to benefit as authenticity, flexible diets and nutrition become key trends, says Mintel
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ArticleAsda trials mixed class one and two punnets
Trial on strawberries placed class two fruit with class one to test shopper reaction to wider specifications
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett names Robinson Fresh as US partner
Potato supplier said new partnership will help ‘understand and simplify’ the complexities of North American produce market
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ArticleSainsbury's stresses power of marketing
Supermarket's Alec Kyriakides tells Veg Summit that upbeat messages about veg are key to consumption growth
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ArticleLidl to put produce front of store
Discounter commits to revamp of store layout to put fresh produce front of mind, as well as extending veg promotions
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ArticleTesco lays down veg challenge
Supermarket's Tim Smith says educating shoppers is key, and pledges to add more veg to ready meals and product recipes
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ArticleAldi joins World Banana Forum
Discounter has joined global initiative to help improve working conditions and environmental standards in the banana industry
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ArticleTesco signs NFU Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer has become the first of the big four to pledge long-term stability and support for British fresh produce sector
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ArticlePollution charge to hit suppliers entering London
New £10 ‘toxicity charge’ will make logistics more expensive for companies delivering to capital in most polluting vehicles
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ArticleStrong supply drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area are depressing the market but small and premium varieties continue to enjoy solid sales growth
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ArticleFlorette launches ‘no mess’ beetroot pouches
New fresh steamed beetroot product from Florette is the first of new range following acquisition of Axgro Foods
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ArticleRetailers ‘react positively’ to British apple campaign
Supermarkets and online retailers like new logo and marketing, English Apples and Pears reports at promotional event