Retail news from FPJ – Page 127
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ArticleNSure launches new pear pesticide test
Analyst extends test range to pears to determine whether fruit has been treated with shelf life-boosting chemical 1-MCP
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ArticleTesco trials pulp mushroom punnets
Retailer said new packaging is fully recyclable and will absorb moisture leading to fresher mushrooms
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ArticleBakkavor launches recruitment drive at M&S supply facility
Prepared supplier is searching for 86 new staff for its Cucina Sano production facility near Boston
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ArticleVeg suppliers gear up for British season
Asparagus, spring onions and Tenderstem are all benefiting from the mild spring, while cost pressures continue to plague carrots
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ArticleNew UK trade mission takes firms to Hong Kong
British produce firms can benefit from discounted access to Asia Fruit Logistica, Asiafruit Congress and a hotel deal
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ArticleNeedles ‘found in Morrisons green beans’
Supermarket chain recalls trimmed green beans after metal needles discovered inside 13 beans in Glasgow and Manchester
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ArticleRetailers switch up cherry supply contracts
Cherry supplier J.O. Sims wins new business as M&S consolidates sourcing strategy while Sainsbury’s shortens its supply chain
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ArticleDelegation set for Brussels to promote Evesham asparagus
Visit to European Paliament on 25 April aims to promote Vale of Evesham asparagus in Europe and thank EU for granting PGI status
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ArticleAvocado marketers set sights on further growth
The success story that is avocados shows no sign of ending, and the biggest challenge now is keeping up with demand
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ArticleNew Zealand's organic outlook
Bostock New Zealand is one of the leading grower-exporters of organic apples to the UK. Nina Pullman hears from founder John Bostock on market trends, Brexit and UK retail attitudes
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ArticleAsda relaunches budget ‘Farm Stores’ range
The range includes nine produce items and is seen to follow last year’s move by Tesco to launch its new ‘fake’ farm brands
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ArticleFood prices rise at fastest rate for three years
ONS figures mark end of long period of food price deflation but fruit prices still in decline
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ArticleTesco posts first full year of growth since 2010
Britain’s biggest retailer cements recovery but pre-tax profits dragged down by accounting scandal fine
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ArticleLidl opens its largest UK depot
New regional distribution centre in Birmingham will service 56 stores as part of major expansion in West Midlands
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ArticleBritish radishes arrive early at Sainsbury’s
Growing conditions bring radish season forward as supermarket plans plans to trial colourful new varieties in response to surge in demand
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Healthy season for English topfruit
Strong demand and good support from most retailers have led to a successful season for the UK topfruit industry
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ArticleWaitrose unveils new veggie BBQ range
Retailer has launched a new summer prepared veg and salad range and announced dates for its first fine dining ‘supper club’
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ArticleFresh drives record year for NI Spar owner
Henderson Group says fresh food was key to strong turnover and volume growth across its symbol brands in Northern Ireland
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ArticleTroy Foods salads brand doubles in value
Vegetable and salad manufacturer enjoys 50 per cent year-on-year growth in own brand salads range following new product launches
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ArticleBrits 'eat four times more' packaged food than fresh food
Shift from fresh to calorific processed food prompts obesity concerns but UK not alone with most developed countries following similar trend