Retail news from FPJ – Page 266
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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.
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Supplier switch boosts Tesco apple supply
One of the country’s largest apple co-operatives has switched its business to Tesco, giving the supermarket’s English top-fruit supply a major boost.
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ArticleFirst English apples hit Tesco
The first English apples of the year, Discovery, were picked in Kent last week and have gone on sale at Tesco.
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ArticleDole wins M&S award in Costa Rica
Marks & Spencer has awarded Dole's Bananito operation in Costa Rica a Plan A award in recognition of sustainability efforts.
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ArticleWaitrose launches local initiative
Food businesses in Suffolk have been given a boost by Waitrose's latest initiative to highlight local produce in its stores which includes recording ‘food miles’.
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ArticleAsda forced to sell off Netto stores
Asda has been forced to put 30 of its recently acquired Netto discount stores up for sale, following a ruling from the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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ArticleHaldanes ramps up local fresh offer
Fresh produce will be at the heart of a revolutionary new local sourcing policy across supermarket group Haldanes’ 23 stores.
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ArticleAdjudicator plans get lukewarm reception
Considering how widespread calls for a supermarket ombudsman have been over the past 10 years, government announcement this week of plans for a grocery adjudicator have been met with a lukewarm reaction.
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ArticleBBC celeb backs Staffordshire mark
Taste of Staffordshire has launched a professionally graded accreditation scheme for food and drink related businesses, which is being backed by the partnership’s new patron, Sarah Willingham of BBC Two’s The Restaurant.
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ArticleGrocery adjudicator announced
Growers, suppliers and supermarkets have moved a step closer to having supply disputes investigated by a new Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).