Retail news from FPJ – Page 205
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ArticleLandfill food waste banned by 2020
Firms across food supply chain 'must' adopt new waste hierarchy model as part of ‘roadmap to zero food waste to landfill'
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ArticleHuge drugs stash found in fruit
The biggest cocaine haul in years has been found under bananas on a ship docking in Portsmouth
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ArticlePotatoes 'among most wasted foods'
Daily staples including potatoes, bread and milk are among the most wasted foods in the UK
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ArticleGiant onions launch at Tesco
Stourgarden introduces Spanish Giant Onions with single centre and milder taste
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ArticleGrocery shoppers left feeling ineffectual
Just 42 per cent of consumers questioned by IGD felt empowered to make a difference to the environment
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ArticleFalsely labelled lettuce withdrawn
Lettuce labelled ‘Produce of Spain’ but displaying Union Jack flag and Red Tractor logo withdrawn by The Co-op
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ArticleNatures Way axes Lasting Leaf brand
Production of branded bagged salad dropped as manufacturer says it does not fit 'strategic direction'
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ArticleNew exotic fruit 'exclusive' to Asda
New yellow variety of passion fruit arrived at Asda this week as part of scheme to help Kenyan growers supply to UK
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ArticleRetailers begin Christmas campaigns
Discounters aim to boost 2012’s winning share of Xmas market while big four go for loyalty and strengthen ranges
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Article'Lazy' people waste their pumpkin
Waste firm warns 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin will be thrown out today as people 'don't have a clue' what to do with it
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ArticleGovernment urged to help growers
Major Nigerian exporter sees chance to create millions of jobs, cut post-harvest losses and earn foreign exchange
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ArticlePeruvian Roquito peppers launch at Tesco
Roquito sweet chilli peppers begin retail presence starting with Tesco
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ArticleSeed producers face 'huge' admin burden
Scottish MEP calls proposals to make seed producers give detailed descriptions of plant varieties “heavy-handed”
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ArticleBid to double Middle East exports
Food and horticulture promotional body wants Irish exports to Middle East to top €500 million
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ArticleUK bell pepper supplier expands
Rainbow Group acquires "ultra-modern" nursery, with the first peppers set to be grown in the coming weeks
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ArticleM&S expands food business
Retail giant to double the pace of expansion in food at home and abroad as it continues to increase market share
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ArticleMotorway services seeks suppliers
Growers in Gloucestershire called on to attend ‘Meet the Buyer’ events to supply new family-run motorway services
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ArticleFruit trees for 100k schoolchildren
TV food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall behind bid to get UK youngsters eating more fruit
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ArticleWomen are ‘vital’ to nut production
Global nut producers should place women in leadership positions as research shows their significance in supply chain
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ArticleRise in online grocery window-shopping
74 per cent of shoppers surveyed say technology saves time on grocery shopping, with 69 per cent saying it saves money