Retail news from FPJ – Page 171
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Consumers ‘should know’ about supplier levies
NFU's Chris Hartfield puts spotlight on supplier fines following consumer complaints in Q&A with Sainsbury's head of technical Beth Hart
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Cherry sales soar at Waitrose
Demand for cherries is continuing to grow, and to keep up with demand, the retailer is increasing cherry orders on a daily basis
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Andy Adcock promoted to M&S director of food
Retailer announces management shake-up as Steve Rowe replaces John Dixon as executive director of general merchandise
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Comerford to leave fresh produce
Tesco category director makes surprise move to the dairy department, with Darren Clough set to return
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Tesco 'appoints Barney Kay as new head of agriculture'
Kay, the former regional director for NFU North East, is believed to have replaced Tom Hind in the role
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Thanet Earth and Branston help Tesco find future farmers
Retailer launched Future Farmer Foundation to 'help bright, talented, determined youngsters make a confident start in the world of agriculture'
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Sweetcorn market in 'huge growth'
Sweetcorn might be synonymous with one ‘giant’ of a brand, but is it a product that has a chance of growing its stature? Martyn Fisher asks Barfoots’ commercial director, Jon Barfoot
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Salad category diversifies into exotics
The exotic salad market is burgeoning as consumers choose new flavours with fruit, grain and protein additions, leading to plenty of new opportunities for suppliers
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Berries aim for the billions
Retail promotions put berries centre stage as a later Wimbledon ensured strong availability. Elsewhere, growers debate the impact of glasshouse strawberries
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Sainsbury's extra hot homegrown chilli credentials
Retailer is now stocking British-only lines on red and green chillies and the season is expected to last until at least September
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Growers ‘may face' Malling Centenary shortage
Popularity of strawberry variety Malling Centenary has led to propagators urging growers to 'get orders in early' for 2016 season
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Amazon Fresh 'may be' set for UK launch
Grocery arm of global retail giant is reportedly set for a UK launch as early as September, and is said to be in talks with suppliers
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Firms ‘very worried’ about impact of Living Wage
NFU chief horticultural adviser says government plans are a 'huge issue', as they bring in 'significant change in such a short period of time'
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British cherries break more records
The fruit has enjoyed record-breaking sales, and this summer, is predicted to reach in excess of £32 million as demand keeps growing
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Waitrose kickstarts the British plum season
Warm spring and early summer days have perfectly ripened orchards across Gloucestershire to create a plum that is 'sweeter than ever'
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Senegal mango season underway
Ethical mango producer EcoPeace has already sold over 100 boxes during its fourth season in the UK
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BanaBay lands new Middle East deal
The Hussain al Qurashi Group has just taken delivery of four containers of premium BanaBay bananas
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Raspberry sales up 16 per cent
British raspberry volumes are expected to be up 31 per cent on 2014, while sales reached £183 million for the last year
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Aldi first retailer to back NFU fruit and veg scheme
The code includes a commitment to supplying seasonal British fruit and vegetables, and stripping out bureaucracy and unfair charges
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Spar parent company helps kids grow their own veg
Thirty volunteers from across Blakemore’s head office and six company-owned Spar stores created an outdoor allotment area