Retail news from FPJ – Page 243
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ArticleWRAP hails waste reduction progress
The industry has been lauded by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for its progress in helping consumers reduce food waste.
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ArticleTesco and Morrisons' market share falls
Tesco and Morrisons' share of the grocery market has decreased, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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ArticleSupermarkets ‘must improve local food links’, report claims
Supermarkets should be “part of the solution” to increasing local food supply and expanding local food webs, a major new study has concluded.
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ArticleTesco reiterates focus on fresh
Tesco has pledged to put an overhaul of the fresh produce aisle at the heart of its plan to boost shopper loyalty in the wake of disappointing first-quarter results.
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ArticleJubilee win for Waitrose
Waitrose saw a record week of trading in the run-up to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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ArticleConsumers turn to cash in budget squeeze
Consumers are increasingly paying in cash as shoppers find their household budgets being squeezed.
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ArticleDiamond launch for Berry Gardens
Berry Gardens is marketing a new Driscoll’s strawberry with Marks & Spencer to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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ArticleGrocery market awaits Jubilee fillip
The grocery market has seen sharp decline in growth for the 12 weeks ending 13 May.
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ArticleIGD scheme saves 70,000 tonnes of waste
IGD’s efficient consumer response initiative (ECR UK) has helped member food companies and retailers avoid creating 70,000 tonnes of supply chain waste.
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit wins Plan A award
Worldwide Fruit Ltd (WFL) has won the Marks & Spencer Plan A food supplier of the year award.
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ArticleNew trading director in at Musgrave
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has announced the promotion of Kenton Burchell to the role of trading director.
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ArticleMixed reaction to Groceries Adjudicator Bill announcement
News of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Bill has polarised growers and retailers.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports 'good year'
Sainsbury’s has reported a slight dent in annual profits but increases in sales and market share in what it described as a “good year” on Wednesday.
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ArticlePotato corruption case reaches court
Former Sainsbury’s potato buyer John Maylam illegally took bribes totalling almost £5 million, a court heard this week.
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ArticleSupermarkets 'undermining' healthy eating drive
Supermarkets are undermining efforts to encourage children to eat healthily by continuing to position sweets by checkouts.
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ArticleKent seedless grape trial targets 2016 crop
Seedless grapes grown in Kent could be available on supermarket shelves in 2016 if an experimental project to grow the crop proves a success.
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ArticleNFU 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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Article£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.