Retail news from FPJ – Page 200
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ArticleCo-operative to sell off farms
Fifteen farms set to go as part of cost-cutting measures which could also see the loss of up to 5,000 jobs
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ArticleMore Class II produce 'won't up consumption'
UK university researchers find a number of alarming truths about fruit and vegetable consumption and perception
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ArticleTesco to focus on fresh produce collaboration
Leading UK retailer outlines plan to work more closely with the supply chain, mirroring models in dairy and meat
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ArticleAgriculture's economic contribution soars
New report highlights the increase in agricultural economic impact as well as a rise in exports
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ArticleNew retail listings for Scotty Brand
New potato, prepared vegetable and fresh produce soups now on offer at Scottish Morrisons stores
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ArticleLong-serving former Iceland director dies
Bernard Leigh, who worked at the retailer for 23 years, passes away unexpectedly aged 68
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ArticleM&S first to stock 'unique' exotic fruit
Versatile and healthy achachas, produced in Australia by a homesick Bolivian grower, now available at UK retailer
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ArticleLike-for-like sales slump at Asda
Following similarly-poor festive periods for Tesco and Morrisons, Asda announces drop in like-for-like Q4 sales
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ArticleLack of chill is as costly as flooding
Growers tell FPJ that down the line a mild winter could cause more problems than recent rain and flooding
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ArticleTrader will run for Northampton MP
A fruit and veg seller has announced he will run in next year’s general election after stepping back as member of Green Party
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ArticleThe age of the supermarket is over
Online, discounters and new retail formats offer best growth prospects for food suppliers, according to City Food Lecture speaker
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ArticleAmazonFresh poised for global expansion
Stage set for global growth in fresh produce business after director hints at international roll-out beyond North America
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ArticleCOO Toal to leave The Co-op Food
Sean Toal has decided to exit the business to take up a new role at Wilkinson as chief operating officer
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ArticlePotato supplier wins Sochi contract
Holland-based frozen potato producer will supply food outlets at the Winter Olympics after ‘rigorous’ selection process
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ArticleM&S launches mega strawberry
Retailer introduces ‘king-sized’ soft fruit designed for sharing in pre-Valentine’s Day marketing push
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ArticleRumours of buyout spike shares
Morrisons shares have risen amid speculation of a private buyout in the pipeline despite “flagging” sales figures
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ArticleAsda donates £400k to flood victims
Retailer will top up donations made by shoppers to help flood relief in stricken areas and has deployed staff to deliver aid
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ArticleBanaBay and SH Pratt join forces
SH Pratt, which recently made redundant 87 workers, will be BanaBay’s ripening partner for UK-based activities
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ArticleMajor growth of 'indie' discounters
Threat to supermarkets from local independent discount stores could be as great as that of Aldi and Lidl, survey shows
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ArticleCitrus sales up in marmalade season
Waitrose reports significant boost for Seville oranges, as it seeks to guide its customers on how to make the preserve