Retail news from FPJ – Page 238
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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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ArticleBattle 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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ArticleFruit 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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ArticleMorrisons 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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ArticleCo-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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ArticleEx-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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ArticleLasting 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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ArticleSpanish persimmon sales soar
Spanish persimmon is the fastest-growing fruit in UK stores, according to the country's producers.
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ArticleSearch begins for top supermarket cop
The search for a groceries code adjudicator has begun with the Department for Business Innovation & Skills advertising the new post last week.
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ArticleTesco faces fine over 'illegal' use of workers
Tesco has become embroiled in a row over the use of foreign students at its dotcom facility in Croydon, south London.
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Rain subdues high-street spend
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show high-street spending battered by rain as question marks remain over the Olympic effect.
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ArticleBerry Gardens helps open Sainsbury's new store
Soft-fruit supplier Berry Gardens was one of Sainsbury’s special guests at a store opening in Hereford.
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ArticleCompass unveils apprentice scheme
Foodservice company Compass is launching a professional apprenticeship programme for 16-18 year olds called The Chef’s Academy.
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ArticleGrango and cash
Is it a grape? Is it a mango? M&S customers won’t need to decide, as the supermarket is introducing the ‘Grango’ as part of a new Tutti Frutti range of grapes.
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ArticleFairtrade marks Sainsbury's switch
Five years ago last week, UK retailer Sainsbury's switched all its bananas to Fairtrade, while also establishing its Fair Development Fund to provide support for Fairtrade producer groups.
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ArticleEnvironmentalists launch bag-levy campaign
Retailers have spoken out about a campaign by environmentalists for a charge on all single-use carrier bags in England.
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ArticleSainsbury's announces renewable energy project
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is working with E.ON and Geothermal International to roll out the first phase of an innovative energy solution to up to 100 stores
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ArticleHello Fresh wins 'Business of the Year' award
Grocery delivery service Hello Fresh has been announced as the HP Smart Business of the Year 2012.
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ArticleEating out growing in popularity
Frequency of eating out is at its highest for two years, although spend is down, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.