Retail news from FPJ – Page 262
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ArticlePicota cherry sales rocket
Sales of Picota cherries are “going through the roof” as the summer product looks to smash its record sales mark.
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ArticleWUWM calls for retail support
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has called on local governments across Europe to provide greater support to retail markets, claiming that although they are key to providing fresh, healthy food, they are often hampered by poor locations.
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ArticleLondis beats fresh targets
As the Londis Fresh range heads towards its first anniversary, sales for the new lines have exceeded targets, according to the latest data.
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ArticleSainsbury's strong on strawbs
Sainsbury's is expecting to sell more strawberries this year than ever before, following week of record sales.
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ArticleM&S commits soft-fruit blunder
Marks & Spencer was left embarrassed and apologetic after it undermined its own local sourcing boasts at the Royal Highland Show last week.
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ArticleOcado announces share deal
Online grocer Ocado has announced it is making a public share offering and intends to list on the London Stock Exchange.
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ArticleSainsbury's beats Tesco on English apples
Sainsbury’s has smashed the previous record for sales of English apples set by Tesco seven weeks before the end of the season.
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ArticleDel Monte and Tesco get fruity
Del Monte has furthered its attack on the fresh prepared market with its new Fruitini bags which are to be sold via an exclusive campaign through Tesco.
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ArticleAsda sees its market share slip
Asda has seen its market share fall to its lowest level since November 2008 as shoppers take advantage of low food price inflation.
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ArticleLondon chef calls for respect for suppliers
A London chef has called on both the retail and foodservice sectors to build relationships with suppliers and “treat them with the same respect that they show you”.
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Southern Co-operative acquires new site
The Southern Co-operative has acquired a new site in Windsor for its convenience store trading operation.
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ArticleSpar launches World Cup site
Spar International has launched a website entirely dedicated to football in the run up to the World Cup.
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ArticleM&S wraps up £2.8m leaving present for Rose
Sir Stuart Rose is set to leave Marks & Spencer with a tidy sum of £2.8 million in his pocket after the company revealed its annual bonuses.
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ArticleTesco Thai-up on produce push
Imports of Thai products into Tesco increased by 46 per cent this year as the UK’s number one supermarket threw its weight behind Thai produce for the second year running.
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ArticleDel Monte reveals core of Naked Fruit range
Del Monte is launching a whole prepared pineapple into the UK market this month as part of its Naked Fruit range.
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ArticleTesco fresh director in shock departure
Colin Holmes has resigned as Tesco’s fresh foods commercial director, FPJ can reveal.
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ArticleJR Holland wins education contract
Students across the North East are tucking into a host of healthy meals as JR Holland Food Services has secured a new tender to supply fresh products to university colleges in the region.
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The Co-op voices honeybee fears
The Co-operative has warned the problems facing the British honeybee population are being exasperated by a new economic phenomenon - “beeflation”.
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ArticleMorrisons launches fruit pot range
Morrisons has launched a new range of prepared fruit pots and packs aimed at the family convenience market.