Retail news from FPJ – Page 139
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Co-op to double number of local suppliers
Retailer has unveiled a small business charter with five pledges on supplier numbers, audit fatigue and long-term relationships
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Kalettes poised for major marketing push
Tozer Seeds-bred brassica brand is ramping up marketing for this season as suppliers aim to replicate Tenderstem success
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Hummus start-up seeks surplus fruit and veg
ChicP founder is looking to work directly with growers to supply outgrade produce for premium hummus range
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Sales of Bimi up 65 per cent in Europe
Branded brassica is being supplied to European retailers via FV SeleQt as brand licensor unveils new packaging
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Morrisons begins one-hour deliveries through Amazon
Supermarket chain hopes extended deal with online retailer will contribute to profits of between £50 and £100m
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Waitrose to lead growing research projects
Ambitious initiative aims to focus on issues from soil health to biodiversity and waste reduction
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‘In-store experience key’, says IGD chief
Grocery shoppers will continue to seek out excitement in store despite greater automation of everyday purchases, IGD chief predicts
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Food waste champions call for more transparency
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Tristram Stuart join in call for supermarkets to be more open about their food waste
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Tesco's turnaround gathers pace
UK’s biggest retailer records fastest sales growth in three years while Aldi and Lidl’s march slows
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NFT wins Essential Fruit contract
NFT’s base at the Port of Tilbury will provide storage and distribution to prepared fruit supplier in six-month rolling contract
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Suppliers should ‘absorb cost rises’ – Sainsbury’s chief
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has reportedly said large suppliers should absorb any cost increases from the falling pound
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‘Innovation pipeline’ drives sales growth at Bakkavor
Prepared produce giant has record like-for-like sales growth across the group and confirmed continued capital investment
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Nisa wins supply contract with McColl’s
New contract will see Nisa supply 298 of the stores bought by McColl’s from the Co-op as group eyes further growth in fresh
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Natoora opens new London store
Premium wholesaler opens second retail store with a focus on maximising flavour and educating consumers
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M&S to focus on food after sales losses
High street giant to close 60 Clothing & Home stores and open 200 new Simply Food stores in UK by end of 2018/19
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Sainsbury’s food sales decline in first half
Retailer’s like-for-like sales fell by 1.6 per cent but online and convenience channels recorded growth
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Sainsbury’s earmarks £1 million to help reduce waste
Funding will help towns implement food sharing schemes in schools and local communities and help families install smart fridges
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Campaign launched to boost veg consumption
Peas Please initiative aims to secure commitments from industry and government to improve availability, convenience and affordability
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Organic sales continue to grow
Fresh produce sales particularly strong, with research revealing opportunities for retailers to stock more organic produce
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Waitrose launches cauliflower Christmas tree
The Romanesco Cauliflower Christmas Tree comes with pomegranate seeds and a star anise for edible decorations