Retail news from FPJ – Page 203
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Half of UK shops in Lidl or Aldi
Latest Kantar data shows Aldi and Lidl, as well as Farmfoods, are growing, while the big four lost market share
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New veg-packed stir-fries at The Co-op
A range of new stir-fry meals are set to be unveiled by the retailer as part of its 'Loved by us' range
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Jack Monroe stars in Sainsbury’s ad
Austerity blogger and single mum to front retailer’s new ad campaign as consumers are ‘less interested’ in celebrity chefs
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Produce World posts profit of £3.9m
Vegetable supplier has seen a ‘massive turnaround’ over past three years, reducing debt and improving employee engagement
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Nature’s Flavours partners with Hello Fresh
Herb company makes headway into online delivery market with new partnership with box scheme supplier
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Elliot review prioritises fraud
Comprehensive report outlines new food fraud protection schemes including better data collection and public labs
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Tesco boss sparks food waste storm
Leading director appears to blame consumers for the retailer's alarming fresh produce waste
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Software offers pesticide checks
Suppliers can check pesticide levels against retailer’s requirements to save time and money with new software
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Cheesewright given Walmart promotion
Ex-Asda man David joins new senior management team at retail chain as CEO and president of Walmart International
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Price hike fears over independence bid
Top executives at the big four supermarkets have said they might raise consumer prices in Scotland if it becomes independent
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UK’s first social supermarket opens
A retailer-backed community shop that offers cut-price food as well as support programmes has opened in Barnsley
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Sainsbury’s unveils 2014 R&D grants
Retailer awards nine research collaborations, including five fresh produce projects, with a grant of around £100,000
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Sustainability badge for restaurant supplier
Chegworth Valley rewarded for growing fresh produce while minimising the impact on the environment
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Welsh potato earns esteemed PGI status
The Pembrokeshire Early joins the ranks of Champagne and Parma Ham by becoming a European Protected Food Name
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Tesco sees third-quarter sales decline
Like-for-like UK sales excluding VAT and petrol down 1.5 per cent, as retailer blames weaker market for groceries
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Waitrose unveils 'kid-friendly' sprout
The much-maligned Christmas dinner vegetable has had a "sweetness" makeover in a bid to encourage consumption by kids
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Booths completes Sharrocks purchase
North West-based grocery retailer looks to gain greater control over its supply chain by snapping up wholesaler
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New fruity shakes hit UK shelves
Rebel Kitchen dairy-free 'mylk' drinks made with coconut milk, Somerset spring water and natural ingredients such as bananas
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Lidl set for rapid UK expansion
Rise of the discounters continues, as Lidl's managing director talks of desire to increase stores from 600 to 1,500
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Retailers meet key waste targets
The BRC say retailers have ‘smashed’ targets to cut supply chain waste as new figures reveal progress in waste-reduction plan