Retail news from FPJ – Page 124
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Inflation and own label drive retail growth
Food prices are up 2.9 per cent, with supermarkets' private label ranges also contributing to 3.8 per cent growth
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IGD reveals vision for grocery stores of the future
Understanding shoppers, enhanced data use and flexible store designs are three of the ten key areas for retailers and suppliers to consider
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Asda to help suppliers make savings
Retailer said its Sustain & Save Exchange programme will help save £2.5 million through carbon and food waste reduction
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Super-sized lemons head for Tesco
Supermarket to stock citrus fruit affected by Spanish rains as part on ongoing plans to reduce food waste
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Banana supplier to expand into dried fruit
JN Fox & Sons will expand on its partnership with Earth University to import dried banana, mango, pineapple and tropical mixes
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Florette launches new slaws range
Salads brand begins selling two slaw mixes, drawing inspiration from street food and responding to consumer demand for convenience
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Sainsbury’s move away from Fairtrade sparks concern
Organisation has warned of the possible impact if Sainsbury's replicates new 'Fairly Traded' sustainable tea brand on other commodities
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Tesco launches re-sealable salad bags
New packaging is designed to help shoppers cut waste as new research finds bagged salad is still among most wasted food item
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Strawberry growers expect yields to rise six per cent
British producers anticipate bigger crop this year thanks to favourable growing conditions as strawberry season gets under way
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M&S profits slide following business overhaul
Pre-tax profits fall by almost two-thirds as company opens more food-only stores and reduces store space for clothing and homeware
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New sourcing strategy at Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s suppliers will be audited against new sustainability standards linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Tesco launches one-hour delivery trial
Retailer follows Amazon and Sainsbury’s lead with one-hour deliveries of up to 20 items in zones 1 and 2 of London
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M&S cracks prepared banana browning issue
Premium retailer said a fruit acid spray prevents bananas from going brown in its prepared fruit salad pots
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Greggs hails arrival of salad days
The retailer has put a new spin on the term salad dressing for the launch of its new summer menu
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Sainsbury's uses its loaf with prune puree
JO Sims-supplied California prune puree features in Sainsbury's gluten-free bread as suppliers target baking sector
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Co-op makes fresh produce pledges
Supermarket chain promises more British sourcing, longer-term contracts and extension of use of Fairtrade bananas
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Avocado is top hit for Waitrose 1
Extra Large Avocado proves to be best seller for top-tier line, with seasonal salad bag among upcoming introductions
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Asda launches Purple Majesty chips
Retailer said it is capitalising on trend for purple food with launch of Purple Majesty line, grown in the eastern counties
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Brands and own label: Friends not enemies
Kantar's Chris Cowan on why fresh produce brands can improve, rather than cannibalise, own label sales
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Scotty Brand adds asparagus to range
Asparagus from Angus-based James Brunton will be stocked in Waitrose stores across Scotland under Scotty Brand range