Retail news from FPJ – Page 142
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ArticleAldi and Lidl ‘will have fifth of produce market by 2020’
German discounters are set to grow combined grocery market share by 40 per cent in next four years, Kantar predicts
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ArticleLidl COO to leave the business
Martin Bailie's role will be absorbed by co-chief operating officers Tim Ulbrich and Robert Ryan
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ArticleTesco links Branston and Samworths to use wonky potatoes
Retailer sends wonky potatoes from Branston to Samworths to become mash in ready meals and help reduce waste
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ArticleDiscounters growing fresh produce markets, data reveals
Aldi and Lidl are not just eating into competitors’ market share, they are growing categories, according to Kantar data
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ArticlePukka Herbs doubles distribution capacity
Organic herbal tea supplier boosts warehouse capacity and invests in the future following strong sales growth
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ArticleHalloween fears squashed
A shortage in pumpkins last year prompted a ‘massive increase’ in plantings, while squash demand continues to grow
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ArticleFlorette range scoops product innovation award
Salad brand wins prize at Lunch! show for protein salad range marking a successful first foray into food-to-go market
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ArticleFunding available to create ‘circular economy’
Scottish businesses can win funding to develop a regional circular economy where waste products create new business
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ArticleSweet success for melons
Melon sales are rising, with watermelon revenues particularly juicy, but consumers need more tempting to stray beyond the main lines
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ArticleNatoora opens store in Selfridges
Restaurant supplier launches in department store, bringing luxury produce to retail shoppers
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ArticleTesco ‘stabilising’ as LFL sales rise
Like-for-like sales grew by 0.6 per cent during the first half and supplier satisfaction rose as turnaround project makes ground
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ArticleDutch and Belgian topfruit sector eyes UK
Topfruit suppliers in the Netherlands and Belgium are investing in varieties to respond to growing interest from the UK market
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ArticleCucumber profits running dry
The supermarket price war and abundant Dutch supply are squeezing cucumber growers, but salad sales are booming as leaves become an ‘ingredient’
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ArticleTinned pumpkins launched in time for Halloween
US brand distributor Innovative Bites has launched what it says is the first tinned pumpkins into the UK retail market
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ArticleSainsbury’s hires ex-Boots MD
Former Boots UK managing director Simon Roberts will replace Roger Burnley as retail and operations director
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ArticleBritish Airways to stock M&S Food
Airline is to replace its complimentary menu with a range from premium retailer and set ‘new standard’ in short-haul catering
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ArticleFrequency now 'driving retail sales', says analyst
Purchase frequency rather than price considerations are driving fresh produce sales, according to Kantar expert at UK Tomato Conference
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ArticleMyFresh and Abel & Cole donate packing line
Produce firms have partnered with Hull's Goodwin Development Trust to help distribute food to people in need
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ArticleTesco launches Vitamin D mushrooms
New range of enhanced chestnut, baby chestnut and portobello mushrooms is produced by Monaghan Mushrooms
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ArticleSpar UK appoints new retail manager
Former lottery manager joins symbol group as firm looks to boost collaboration with service providers