Retail news from FPJ – Page 215
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Waitrose to ban use of neonicotinoids
Supermarket makes unilateral decision to ban controversial chemicals
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M&S posts a rise in food sales
Marks & Spencer has announced a four per cent rise in quarterly food sales.
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The Co-op reveals produce packaging innovation
The Co-operative is set to use a new packaging system which it says can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by up to two days
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Aldi makes UK convenience store debut
Aldi is opening its first-ever convenience store in the UK.
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Tesco expands its retail operation in Thailand
Tesco has launched online grocery services for customers in Bangkok, Thailand as part of its aim to improve its international presence.
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Chile strikes threaten UK exports
Key lines could run short in UK stores after strikes hamper sendings from the South American country
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Sales up at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has released its trading statement for the second quarter ended 29 September, revealing year-on-year growth in total sales of 4.3 per cent, or 4.4 per cent excluding fuel.
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Challenging market takes its toll on Tesco
Tesco has announced a drop in profit for the half year to 25 August, despite a slight increase in group sales.
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Waitrose named UK's favourite food retailer
A report on consumer perceptions of the UK's major supermarkets has named Waitrose as the country's favourite food retailer, with Tesco languishing in eighth place just above discounters Lidl and Aldi.
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Tesco builds direct links to Europe
Tesco says it is making steady progress in streamlining the procurement and distribution of key fresh produce items across Europe, part of its overall plan to source directly as much of the fruit and vegetables it sells, according to Eurofruit magazine.
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DBC administration costs 561 jobs with 213 at risk
Foodservice firm DBC entering administration has now caused 561 redundancies while another 213 jobs are at risk.
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Brakes adopts rail link from Spain
Brakes has signed up to use the Eddie Stobart railfreight link from Spain to bring fresh produce into the UK for its subsidiary, Pauleys.
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Battle of the chefs heads to Spain
Foods from Spain is inviting up-and-coming student chefs to design a meal using Spanish fruits - and win a working break in Spain at El Bulli, voted the world’s best restaurant.
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Fruit and veg at heart of new Shell format
Petrol giant Shell is working on plans to put fresh produce at the forefront of a brand new store format.
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Morrisons aims to bounce back after profit dip
Morrisons has unveiled plans to expand its UK operation as it reported a 0.9 per cent drop in like-for-like sales for the six months ending 29 July.
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Co-operative raids rivals in senior recruitment drive
The Co-operative has laid down a statement of intent by appointing several well-known industry figures to its staff.
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Ex-Aldi boss Foley rejoins Iceland
Iceland has appointed Paul Foley to its operating board in the new role of international business director.
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Lasting Leaf backs Asda's Tickled Pink campaign
Natures Way Foods has pledged to raise £10,000 for breast cancer charities via its Lasting Leaf brand.
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English kiwiberries go on sale in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has launched English-grown kiwiberries in its stores, with the bite-size fruit exclusive and a first for any retailer in the UK.
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Spanish persimmon sales soar
Spanish persimmon is the fastest-growing fruit in UK stores, according to the country's producers.