Retail news from FPJ – Page 162
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Peppers hit by 'traffic light' price wars
Pepper suppliers are seriously worried about the effects of the supermarkets’ race to the bottom on price
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Mushroom sector poised for growth
Mushroom suppliers have their concerns about the introduction of the National Living Wage, and continued price pressure, but there’s a lot to be happy about in the category
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Special report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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Interview: Fesa in focus
Fesa UK grows and sources a wide range of fresh produce from around the world, including citrus. Fesa UK commercial director Sisco Tello speaks exclusively to FPJ about trends affecting the UK citrus category
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Market is a tale of two citrus
Retail grapefruit and orange sales are falling in the UK, while demand for easy peelers continues to soar as younger consumers seek out easy-to-eat products
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Waitrose opens new high-tech store
Shoppers will be able to order online using in-store iPads among other services at new Waitrose store at Nine Elms, London
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Brits urged to buy French exports in ‘economic solidarity’
MPs have called on Britons to show support for ‘nearest neighbour city’ and buy French products following terror attacks
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Aldi named world's top brand for sixth year in a row
The discount retailer has once again topped the annual Global Brand Simplicity Index from US-based brand consultancy Siegel & Gale
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UK to host fifth blackcurrant conference
Delegates will hear from Ribena’s marketing director with other sessions covering processing, marketing and growing
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Discount pressure continues to hit Asda sales
It's been a fifth successive quarter of falling revenue at Asda, as CEO laments the "challenge" nature of the UK grocery market
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Mushroom supplier invests £1.5m in high-tech packing facility
Tesco and G’s Fresh supplier Button Farm Mushrooms will develop new processing facility and six new growing rooms
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Citrus demand 'higher than last year'
The UK summer citrus category performed better this year than last, thanks to better pricing and more frequent purchases
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Woman wins Apple watch after naming new variety
Jacqui Lalley became the proud owner of high-tech gadget after naming new Avalon Produce apple Kentish Kiss
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Aldi and Lidl reach UK grocery market share milestone
Yet more strong sales growth for the discount retailers sees them claim a 10 per cent share of the UK grocery market
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AG Thames in 'UK-first' apple product launch
The new product is out now in one litre and 250ml bottles, with a naturally red cider scheduled for release in April 2016
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Tesco launches ‘first-ever’ frozen avocados
Retailer expects bags of de-stoned frozen avocado to attract shoppers due to lower price and wastage than fresh version
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QV Foods extends its brand into prepared
Veg Lovers aims to tempt new consumers into trying fresh prepared lines by focusing on core, successful products
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E Park & Sons targets retail growth for National Trust
Potato packer wants to grow retail interest for premium pre-pack potatoes under National Trust brand
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Florette unveils Christmas packaging
Salad brand aims to inspire shoppers over festive period with limited edition Christmas design on Classic Crispy bags
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Tesco offers free fruit to kids while parents shop
Lincolnshire store offered crate of free fruit to children saying it wants to encourage healthy eating