Retail news from FPJ – Page 375

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    Asda backs British

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Asda is backing UK top fruit this autumn to celebrate the country's best harvest for many years.

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    Potato prowess

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council (BPC) launches a computerised training kit to help UK retailers improve potato sales.

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    Farmers celebrate markets

    2001-09-26T00:00:00Z

    The UK embraces farmers' markets during September as part of NAFM's promotion.

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    BPC tackles training

    2001-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council has developed a new training scheme to help retailers boost potato sales.

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    Somerfield loses out

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield sees sales growth fall away amid hot competition from larger stores.But bosses dismiss the news as shares slump.

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    Tesco hits the heights

    2001-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco climbs the world league of hypermarket operators. UK's leading multiple is poised to gain market share with focused strategy, say experts.

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    Tesco cuts fail to bite

    2001-09-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK's largest supermarket has launched a series of price cuts with little effect on its produce aisles.

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    Multiples spurn Kent showcase

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Members of Kentish Fare, which promotes the county's foods and drinks, have been stunned by the indifference shown by leading supermarkets to this year's Kentish Apple Festival.

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    Further pesticides residue fears

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Another consumers 'champion' hits out at high pesticide levels on UK product.Row flames fanned by Which? magazine report as facts remain scarce.

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    Healthy consumer proves boost for industry

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Fast-food popularity falls as UK consumer shapes up.Fashion for fresh produce is encouraging news for industry.

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    Cold climate fears for growers

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Weather experts predict cold UK winters as Gulf Stream's power ebbs away.Potential problems for growers as more snow and ice head for UK.

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    Greenhouse congress coming up

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Autumn sees major conference for UK growers.Amsterdam hosts event and expects large attendance.

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    Sainsbury's all puffed up

    2001-09-06T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's giant hot-air balloon apple can be seen in Kent this weekend.

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    Box scheme birthday

    2001-09-04T00:00:00Z

    Organic box schemes are celebrating a decade as pioneer Northwood Farm marks its 10th birthday.

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    One fat lady backs NFU

    2001-09-03T00:00:00Z

    TV chef and food columnist Clarissa Dickson-Wright has lent her weight to the NFU's latest competition.

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    Big four's UK focus

    2001-09-03T00:00:00Z

    A quartet of overseas retail groups have their sights set on the UK, according to analyst IGD.

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    Chiquita bananas to boost services

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Banana distributer Chiquita has pledged £100,000 to help regenerate local communities in northern Britain.

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    Brussels defends GM labels

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Following US criticism, the European Commission says its strict regime of labelling of genetically modified foods is necessary.

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    Multiples rubbish price war report

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Multiples hit out at report that claims they are sliding into a price war.Asda dubbed chief aggressor in battle predicted by research analysts Verdict.

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    Farmers market boon to consumer

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Farmers market month will take place during September. Demonstrations and parties at the markets are all to feature.