Retail news from FPJ – Page 154
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Lemon demand 'outstrips supply'
For years a largely overlooked staple of the fruit category, lemons are suddenly experiencing a sales surge as consumers look to add new flavours
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Salad supply tight at Dutch switchover
High prices and demand as salads supply transitions from Spain to Holland are likely to last longer than usual this year due to the warm winter
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Strong hort sales at Waitrose over Easter
Horticulture sales in Waitrose stores up 10.3 per cent compared with Easter week last year
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Interview: In the shadows
Shadow Defra minister Kerry McCarthy talks to Nina Pullman about food prices, niche markets and Liz Truss’ ‘PR approach’
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Aldi UK reviewing pesticide policy for suppliers
Discounter said its approach will go “beyond the current status quo” for pesticides including neonicotinoids
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Tenderstem sees 25 per cent sales rise
Vlogger The Body Coach has helped drive awareness of branded brassica, which he refers to as “midget trees”
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Major grocery retailers told to stop quarterly reporting
The Investment Association is to tell FTSE 100 boards to move from focusing on three-monthly numbers to work on long-term strategy
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Cauli prices spiral as buyers urged to use alternatives
French cauliflowers are selling for as much as £3 each this week due to warm temperatures having caused a shortage
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New packaging solution for Waitrose pears
The Fruition group, along with Sharpak and Nespak, has developed a punnet for the Waitrose Perfectly Ripe Pear range
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Tesco unveils seven new discount brands
Berries, salads, veg, apples and pears are included in the new branded range that ‘meets the need for quality at low prices’
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Ocado enjoys 15.3 per cent year-on-year sales rise
Online grocery retailer believes its focus on customer satisfaction will continue this growth trend
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Union threatens Co-op produce supplies
Supermarket says it will be fully stocked with fruit and veg despite 700 drivers planning 48-hour walkout
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Vitacress hosts visit from Lords committee
Baroness said inquiry into price volatility and agricultural resilience was ‘brought to life’ by visit to three Hampshire farms
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Farmcare set to consolidate potato packhouses
Supplier has opened consultation period for staff at Langley Brook and Carnoustie packing sites to respond to 'fierce' retail market
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Sainsbury’s posts first LFL sales rise in two years
Like-for-like sales grew by 0.1 per cent in Q4 as Mike Coupe says Sainsbury’s will ‘continue to outperform peers’
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Fairytale goes on for berries
Despite weather issues, the berry market is in rude health, with low shelf prices boosting penetration, and future-proofing mapping out the next stages of growth
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Tesco rolls out nationwide anti-waste strategy
Move follows farm to fork commitment made by retailer to tackle food waste from its suppliers, through its stores, and customers’ homes
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Range of factors bite as Morrisons suffers slump in profit
Store closures, supermarket price war and selling off its c-stores have all had an effect on the 'big four' retailer
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McCarthys adds new eye-catching vehicles to fleet
Fit-for-purpose Renault vans come complete with artwork depicting some of the fruits of the firm's labour, including bananas and lemons
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Scotty Brand adds new veg soup line
The 550g pot uses fresh products including carrots, onions, potatoes, turnips and green beans