Retail news from FPJ – Page 218
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NFU holds crucial retailer talks
The NFU is holding meetings with five major retailers as it continues its investigation into the fresh produce supply chain.
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Waitrose growth leads the market
Waitrose growth continues to soar as the big four lose out, latest Kantar Worldpanel figures reveal.
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£1.2m turbine boost for foodservice firm
A North Devon wholesaler has invested £1.2 million in a wind turbine that will generate all the electricity needed to power its depot.
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Strong signs for foodservice growth
The foodservice market is bouncing back from the slump it suffered during the recession, according to industry analysts Horizons.
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Jones named as new boss at Co-operative Farms
Kate Jones has been appointed head of The Co-operative Farms, one of Britain’s biggest farming operations.
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Selfridges launches Irish promotion
Selfridges has launched a Delicious Ireland promotion at its London store as a showcase for food and drink from the island with the support of Bord Bia, Invest Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
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Food sales help a challenged M&S
Increased food sales provided relief for Marks & Spencer during a “challenging” fourth quarter.
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OFT approves Co-op's Scottish c-store move
The Office of Fair Trading has approved the Co-operative Group’s acquisition of Scottish convenience retailer, David Sands Ltd.
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Produce firms faring better than FMCG
Produce companies are on a better financial footing than many of their manufacturing counterparts across the food retail supply chain, according to new figures from corporate financial analyst Company Watch.
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Asda ramps up Indian grape deal
Asda will be doubling its Indian grape volumes this season thanks to the joint-venture Bharti-Walmart global supply deal.
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Forum warns of high-street degradation
The Forum of Private Business is warning that government proposals for a late night levy will not tackle UK drinking culture but degrade high streets and small independent traders.
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Food inflation rise spells supplier squeeze
Food inflation rose in March to 5.4 per cent from 4.2 per cent in February, according to latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen figures.
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DBC Foodservice closures cost 287 jobs
DBC foodservice has gone into administration causing 287 confirmed job losses and putting another 450 jobs at risk.
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Spar appoints fresh and frozen director
Spar has promoted Allan Maxted to the role of director of fresh and frozen foods.
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Asda integration of Netto leads to record market share
Asda’s full integration of its Netto stores has led it to an all-time record 17.9 market share and year-on-year growth of 7.8 per cent, Kantar Worldpanel figures show.
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Waitrose plans further expansion in Bahrain
Waitrose has opened its second store in Bahrain and has announced plans to expand further in the country in the coming years despite a rocky start.
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Morrisons to build new fresh packhouse in direct supply drive
Morrisons is opening a fresh produce storage warehouse that will become a packhouse as part of its plans to become the UK’s biggest fresh food manufacturer.
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‘Watermelon’ plums in Morrisons
Morrisons is introducing a new range of plums called “Watermelons” as it looks to meet consumer demand for exotic new fruits.
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SuperValu launch will be biggest-ever for Londis and Budgens
The SuperValu range coming to Budgens and Londis this April will be the biggest ever own-brand launch in the history of either retailer as part of a £1.5 million investment by owners the Musgrave Group.
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NFU and Waitrose aim for more horticulture gold medals in 2012
The NFU is teaming up with Waitrose to showcase the best of seasonal British horticulture at two Royal Horticultural Society shows this summer.