Retail news from FPJ – Page 169
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ArticleBritish apple season begins at Goatham’s
Kent top-fruit supplier will pick first volumes of Discovery apples this week in first pick of the 2015-2016 season
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ArticleMorrisons to sell off M Local stores
Retailer reportedly ready to offload newly-launched convenience chain to investment firm Greybull Capital
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ArticleWaitrose gives leg up to Scottish cherries
Stores in Scotland will stock only locally-produced cherries for the next few weeks following bumper crop
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ArticleSuppliers unveil new 'Garden of Innovation' venture
Bakkavor and Hammond Produce will produce rare varieties of vegetables and salad for new prepared produce range
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ArticlePeru avocados gain end-of-season marketing boost
The Peru Trade & Investment Office is funding its first-ever avocado campaign with on-pack branding in Waitrose stores
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ArticleAmazon signs lease on former Tesco warehouse
Located near the M25 and Heathrow Airport, the lease has prompted reports that Amazon Fresh is poised for UK launch
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ArticleIan Summerfield's herb ambition
Deserted glasshouses, robots, and a company gearing up in the herb market. Nina Pullman visited Langmeads’ CEO Ian Summerfield to chat about what’s next
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ArticleWing Yip sees customer base grow
Chinese retailer Wing Yip has a niche produce offering among its one-stop-shop concept for Asian foodservice outlets. Nina Pullman paid a visit
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ArticleLidl buyers confirm range refresh
Senior buying managers at Lidl UK, Emma Byrne and Jon Covey, chat to Nina Pullman about range development, promotions and ‘phenomenal’ growth
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ArticleAldi buying directors lift the lid on future strategy
In an exclusive interview with FPJ's Martyn Fisher, five buying directors from Aldi talk efficiency, growth and limited SKUs
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ArticleImports plug brassica supply gaps
A recent cauliflower and broccoli shortage from key UK regions has seen suppliers look abroad, while beans are also tight
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ArticleIndustry faces crisis if Calais drama drags on
Suppliers will face 'serious problems' if Calais disruption continues past summer and into main UK import window
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ArticleWaitrose named best Bramley retailer
Supermarket recognised at Brammy Awards for its contribution to building consumption of the cooking apple
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ArticleKomodo Dragon chillis roar onto Tesco shelves
Salvatore Genovese-grown hot chilli measures 1.4 million Scovilles and is available in Tesco stores until November
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ArticleFruit and veg stall reinstated after public petition
A Cardiff produce stall that has traded for 38 years and recently closed, will be reopened after 2,600 people signed a petition
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Sainsbury’s tops English apple sales
Retailer sold more English apples and pears than any other retailer and said Gala remains top-selling apple variety
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ArticleReynolds hires ex-Tesco buyer
Former Tesco sourcing manager Sandra Kajda has responsibility for seasonal produce and fruit at foodservice giant
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ArticleFollow Aldi’s lead and sign pledge, retailers told
It is ‘imperative’ that other retailers sign the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge and fund promotions in produce, the BGA has said
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ArticleNFU calls for government help with retail practices
UK farming unions want government intervention in ensuring longer contracts, fairer risk management and better labelling
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ArticleDate Night helped develop Tenderstem 'personality’
New marketing campaign for Tenderstem has had 'direct impact' on sales rise of 17 per cent for the year-to-date