Retail news from FPJ – Page 254
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ArticleReynolds launches development kitchen
Foodservice company Reynolds has launched a new development kitchen at its office and warehouse facility in Waltham Cross, with the aim of connecting its customers with growers.
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ArticleSainsbury's to create 14,000 seasonal jobs
Sainsbury's has announced it is to create up to 14,100 seasonal jobs to meet the high demand from customers over the busy Christmas and new year period.
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UK producers step up to foodservice challenge
Producers are up for the challenge of increasing the use of British food in the foodservice sector, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleNaked Fruit pots hit Budgens
Del Monte has launched its Naked Fruit range into Budgens.The snack pots of mango, tropical fruit salad, melon medley and Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple will have a £1 price point and come with a built-in spork.
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ArticleTesco reveals direct sourcing plans
Tesco is expected to rationalise its supply base and source more fresh produce directly as part of plans to become “a more vertically integrated” business.
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ArticleAsda begins sale of Mozambique grapefruit
Asda has begun the sale of grapefruit from Mozambique after a rescue mission was carried out on a dilapidated orchard.
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Asda continues to lose ground
Asda saw a dip in its market share for the ninth consecutive Kantar Worldpanel report. Asda continues to underperform the market with a growth of just 2.6 per cent while Tesco remains largely unchanged.
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ArticleFormer Sainsbury's man takes up Dole role
Dole Fresh UK has created a new role in the business to work on its supply chain operations and appointed a former Sainsbury’s man to the position.
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ArticleAdrian Scripps achieves constant Tesco supply
One of Tesco’s largest top-fruit suppliers has pulled off what it believes is a first in supplying Conference pears year-round to the supermarket giant.
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ArticleSainsbury’s managers visit EMR
Sainsbury’s sent 140 of its produce managers to East Malling Research (EMR) as it looks to improve understand of the produce supply chain in-store.
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ArticleSupermarkets in SALSA sign-up
The UK’s major food buyers including Asda and Sainsbury’s are responding to a growing appetite for local and regional food with help from a food safety standard aimed at small and micro-sized producers.
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FARMA takes royal bow
The National Farmers’ Retail and Markets’ Association (FARMA) will be hosting a 12-day farmers’ market as part of the A Garden Party to Make a Difference festival.
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ArticleTesco potato buyer moves on
One of Tesco’s senior produce buyers has walked away from the job after less than a year.
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ArticleAsda indicates new discounting strategy
Bananas could be permanently discounted under Asda’s new promotional strategy.
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Consultation opens on Welsh food strategy
The Welsh Assembly government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020.
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ArticleAsda plans British produce push
Asda has plans to significantly increase its level of British sourcing and end years of undertrading in domestic fruit.
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ArticleNew M&S chairman to take pay cut
The new chairman of Marks & Spencer will receive 40 per cent less than the incumbent Sir Stuart Rose.
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ArticleTesco opens first drive-thru supermarket
The UK’s largest supermarket Tesco has announced it is to open the UK's first drive-thru store.
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ArticleWaitrose reports soft-fruit boom
Waitrose has reported a boom in blackcurrants and redcurrants as consumers shun traditional strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleSainsbury’s boosts market share
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are the winners in the latest set of grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel, with both retailers boosting their market share by 0.2 per cent.