Retail news from FPJ – Page 237
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ArticleAmazonFresh poised for global expansion
Stage set for global growth in fresh produce business after director hints at international roll-out beyond North America
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ArticleCOO Toal to leave The Co-op Food
Sean Toal has decided to exit the business to take up a new role at Wilkinson as chief operating officer
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ArticlePotato supplier wins Sochi contract
Holland-based frozen potato producer will supply food outlets at the Winter Olympics after ‘rigorous’ selection process
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ArticleM&S launches mega strawberry
Retailer introduces ‘king-sized’ soft fruit designed for sharing in pre-Valentine’s Day marketing push
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ArticleRumours of buyout spike shares
Morrisons shares have risen amid speculation of a private buyout in the pipeline despite “flagging” sales figures
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ArticleAsda donates £400k to flood victims
Retailer will top up donations made by shoppers to help flood relief in stricken areas and has deployed staff to deliver aid
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ArticleBanaBay and SH Pratt join forces
SH Pratt, which recently made redundant 87 workers, will be BanaBay’s ripening partner for UK-based activities
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ArticleMajor growth of 'indie' discounters
Threat to supermarkets from local independent discount stores could be as great as that of Aldi and Lidl, survey shows
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ArticleCitrus sales up in marmalade season
Waitrose reports significant boost for Seville oranges, as it seeks to guide its customers on how to make the preserve
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ArticleCoregeo's Tender sees record sales
The 52-week figures to the end of 2013 have shown volumes sold have exceeded 5 million kilos for the first time
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ArticleG's innovates for Chinese New Year
Bespoke boxes feature red and black design and carry slightly heavier heads to appeal to Chinese catering markets
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ArticleNew research bad news for food sector
Grant Thornton UK LLP says UK food sales volumes are continuing to decline and market conditions remain tough
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ArticlePopular chain to stock new fruit drink
Loungers and Cosy Club chosen to stock exclusively latest Frobishers 100 per cent fruit cherry-flavoured drink
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ArticleIceland waste food theft case dropped
A case against three men stealing fresh produce from bins behind an Iceland store has been dropped after retailer CEO steps in
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ArticlePink Lady innovates with fridge pack
Packaging encourages consumers to keep Pink Lady apples in the fridge so that they stay fresher for longer
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ArticleGrocery giants copy Tesco's waste move
All of the UK's major supermarkets commit to publishing their data on food waste created at retail, à la Tesco in October
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ArticleRetailer’s rooftop farm seeks home
An urban growing initiative that grows on top of North London retailer will be relocated to make way for urgent roof repairs
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ArticleUK chain to stock infamous durian
Malaysian-based food producer Foods Wise gets listing for its vacuum-packed product in Loon Fung stores across UK
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ArticleKing's Sainsbury's reign set to end
CEO of nearly ten years, Justin King, to leave the UK's second-biggest retailer in July, with Mike Coupe replacing him
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ArticleFirm maintains UK cucumber record
Out-of-this-world work by Thanet Earth employees ensures UK-grown product reaches shop shelves at the first opportunity