Retail news from FPJ – Page 12
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Supermarket promos ‘not targeted at fruit and veg’
The Food Foundation argues that multibuy and other promotional deals are currently misdirected
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UK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
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Tesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities
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Aldi to donate summer meals
The discounter announces biggest-ever meal donations over school holidays
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Parsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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Retailers ‘not profiteering’ over high prices
CMA review says retailer margins and profits have reduced, but stresses changes are needed to unit pricing
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UK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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UK and Turkey to broker new FTA
The two nations today agreed to start talks on a new bi-lateral trade deal
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Food price inflation continues to fall
Increased promotions and lower prices are behind biggest fall in four months
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M&S footie tie-up promotes healthy eating
Fresh produce will be to the fore in the retailer’s Follow the Flower summer campaign
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Hugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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Driscoll’s reaches new retailers with branded paper pack
The berry grower-marketer has launched its branded paper berry packs in Asda and Booths stores in the UK
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Waitrose boosts support for fresh food redistribution
Primafruit and Burgess Farms among suppliers to be connected with charity partner FareShare
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British strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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Sainsbury’s “focused on food first”
CEO of the UK’s second-largest supermarket says group is using profits from other parts of the business to keep food costs low
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Cost-of-living crisis fuelling obesity
Urgent action needed to tackle UK obesity epidemic and help low-income families eat more healthily, says nutrition expert
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Aldi’s Super 6 becomes Super 7
Extra item added to fruit and veg promotion to help raise funds for charity
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Tesco price-cutting drive focuses on fruit and veg
Healthy eating move sees price reductions on over 500 basket staples
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‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Soil Association optimistic about future UK organic sales thanks to food’s sustainable credentials
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Festival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre