Retail news from FPJ – Page 120
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Waitrose launches new spiralised beetroot
Retailer said sales of beetroot are rising across various formats including 164 per cent sales increase in the Duchy Organic brand
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Promote overlooked veg mid aisle, retailers told
The Food Foundation has launched a new online guide for retailers to help them sell more vegetables
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Calls to remove Jersey tax on fresh produce
Removing fruit and veg from a five per cent Goods and Services Tax on the Channel Island could help improve diets
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IGD: ‘Sector must adapt to summer shopping habits’
Families opt for bigger shopping trips, eat healthier and try to save money during school summer holidays, according to new research
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Waitrose launches new food waste campaign
Retailer will profile households aiming for zero-waste and offer tips to avoid food waste in new Live Wise campaign
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Healthy snacking drives berry sales
The soft-fruit market continues to grow as consumers swap biscuits for berries, but Brexit remains a major concern
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Weak pound contributes to retail price rises
Unfavourable post-referendum exchange rates one of several factors driving price rises in grapes and apples among other products
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Interview: New man at the helm
Joint ventures, discounters and a new farming strategy are top of the agenda for Newmafruit’s new MD, Wayne Milne. Nina Pullman went to meet him
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FareShare opens new East Anglia depot
Suppliers in East Anglia can divert surplus fresh produce to local projects to tackle hunger thanks to new FareShare site
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Waitrose promotes cherries on TV
Retailer has placed cherries at centre of new tv ad featuring pollination of cherry blossom at Lower Hope Fruit farm
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Pay dispute settled at M&S food haulier
Pickers and loaders at logistics firm Gist win pay parity following representation from Unite union
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Chiquita aims for smiles on faces with new campaign
UK director says brand has changed tack with this summer’s banana marketing drive as it turns London’s buses, cabs and screens yellow
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Burdess named Waitrose foodservice director
New role created as supermarket looks to bolster its casual dining and grazing offer
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BIFGA calls on PM to support fruit sector
Body representing independent topfruit growers sends letter urging May to support industry on nine issues including subsidies and labour supply
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London buses get an avo makeover
Capital's buses and black cabs turn green as part of first Europe-wide avocado marketing campaign
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Aldi unveils 4,000 jobs in major recruitment drive
Discounter said it needs more staff to match growth plans while Tesco continues major redundancy programme
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Gove hears about Co-op British sourcing plans
Defra minister visited the Co-op’s stand at the Great Yorkshire Show where he spoke with retailer’s head of agriculture
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'Underdog' plums arrive early into Waitrose
Retailer pitches plums and cream as ideal accompaniment to Wimbledon as British season kicks off early
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Aldi on top for customer satisfaction
Booming discounter tops UK Customer Satisfaction Index, with customer service closely linked to share price across food retail
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MPs ask Sainsbury’s to reconsider Fairtrade move
MPs and consumers are petitioning retailer to reconsider launching its own ‘Fairly Traded’ tea range following NGO concerns