Retail news from FPJ – Page 225
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ArticleTesco revamps organics packaging
Tesco has revamped its packaging for organic fruit, vegetables and salads after extensive research into the category.
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Sainsbury's appoints new marketing boss
Sainsbury's has appointed a boss at MasterCard to head up its marketing department.
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ArticleGFS Asia manager leaves Tesco for M&S
One of the leading figures in Tesco’s Group Food Sourcing (GFS) division has left to join Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleAsda signals intent to ramp up direct sourcing
Asda is stepping up its direct sourcing capability with a raft of new developments in the UK, FPJ can reveal.
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ArticleSir Ken fined over share sales
The Financial Services Authority has fined former Morrisons boss Sir Ken Morrison £210,000 for failing to disclose share sales worth up to £450 million.
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ArticleYellow raspberries in at Tesco
Tesco has begun stocking a yellow raspberry variety called Champagne, which are grown in Berkshire and went into stores on Wednesday.
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ArticleSainsbury's chilli sales climb
Sainsbury’s reported this week that its chilli sales have risen 15 per cent year on year.
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ArticleReynolds offers caterers Sofia
Catering supply specialist Reynolds is offering British Sofia salad potatoes to the UK foodservice industry on an exclusive basis.
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ArticleSainsbury's pioneers 5 A DAY juice packs
Sainsbury's is pioneering juice packaging that allows consumers to control their portions and get their 5 A DAY.
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ArticleFresh boss in at Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed Andrew Pleasance to head up its fresh category after a period of flux in the department.
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ArticleTesco gives away Fruit book
A new book on fruit is set to top the charts this week after entering Tesco.
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ArticleTesco unveils producer club plans for inputs
Tesco is planning to set up a global network of “producer clubs” to improve communication and efficiency within the supply chain.
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Sainsbury's stocks UK melons
Sainsbury’s has begun stocking British melons after a good weather fuelled a strong home-grown crop.
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ArticleBudgens starts its English apple season
Budgens’ English apple season has started early with its first delivery of English apples hitting stores on 25 July.
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ArticlePink mushrooms arrive in Tesco
Exotic pink and yellow mushrooms grown in Southport, Lancashire, have gone on sale at Tesco.
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ArticleWaitrose in thriller with Jackson grapefruit
Waitrose became the first UK supermarket to sell new grapefruit variety Jackson last week.
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ArticleThe Co-op opens £25m distribution depot
The Co-operative Group has opened a new distribution centre to service the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland, following a £25 million investment.
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ArticleConvenient salad mix in at Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has launched a new salad mix targeted at the convenience market.
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ArticleMorrisons stocks pricey truffles
Morrisons is stocking fresh truffles as the rare and expensive ingredient is being trialled in their flagship store in Kirkstall, Leeds.