Retail news from FPJ – Page 228
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ArticleTesco introduces fresh guarantee
Tesco has brought in a new logo to assure freshness to its customers.
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Minister unveils draft adjudicator bill
Business minister Ed Davey unveiled a draft bill for the establishment of a long-promised groceries code adjudicator today.
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ArticleAsda employs new melon technology
Asda is the first UK retailer to use a new technology to enhance the quality and freshness of its Galia and Cantaloupe melons imported from South and Central America.
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ArticleAsda makes fresh investment
Asda is investing £27 million in the next phase of its fresh food quality improvement initiative.
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ArticleRe:fresh honours Sir Ken for lifetime of commitment
Sir Ken Morrison’s contribution to shaping the modern grocery industry has been recognised with the Re:fresh Awards’ most prestigious and personal prize.
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ArticleTesco stutters in India entry
The future of Tesco’s first wholesale outlet in India is in doubt following the Karnataka state government’s refusal to issue the retailer with a license to sell food products from the outlet slated for development in Bengaluru.
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Fenmarc confirms Crickmore's departure
Vegetable, potato and prepared produce supplier Fenmarc confirmed this week that Gary Crickmore has left the business.
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ArticleWaitrose deepens convenience offer
Waitrose is hoping to enhance its foray into the convenience market, with the launch of a new range: Good To Go.
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Article‘Maltby Eight’ kicked out after Borough row
Borough Market has kicked out eight traders as a bitter row over the establishment of a new market took a new twist this week.
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ArticleDEFRA awards multi-million pound contract
DEFRA has awarded Eurest Services the £12.5 million foodservice contract for its entire estate. following a successful relationship providing catering to two of its sites.
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ArticleSupermarkets could be 'put off railfreight'
Major UK multiples could be deterred from using domestic railfreight if a new in-depth report into the transport mode increases charges.
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ArticleSenior Tesco fresh produce man makes switch
One of Tesco’s senior fresh produce figures has made an internal switch.
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M&S senior food figure departs
One of Marks & Spencer’s senior food figures has left the business.
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ArticleWaitrose enjoys royal wedding boom
Waitrose has reported a boom in sales in the week to 30 April as a result of the royal wedding.
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ArticleFresh Direct voices Morrisons concerns
Foodservice giant Fresh Direct has voiced concerns over Morrisons’ attempts to register ‘FreshDirect’ as a UK trademark.
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ArticleAldi and Lidl show stellar growth
The latest Kantar Worldpanel grocery share figures, for the 12 weeks ending 17 April 2011, show the best-ever performances for discounters Aldi and Lidl.
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CJ Lang acquires Landburgh
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of AM Landsburgh (St Andrews) Ltd.
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Von Essen holding company in administration
The holding company of upmarket country house hotel chain von Essen Hotels has gone into administration.
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleWoodward Foodservice branches into produce
Woodward Foodservice has broadened its product range for the nation’s caterers and chefs by offering fresh produce for the first time ever.