Retail news from FPJ – Page 58
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ArticleDouble-digit grocery gain for Sainsbury's
Lockdown shopping patterns boost grocery sales in the first quarter, though cost of managing crisis takes its toll
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ArticleOut Now: FPJ Big 50 Products 2020
After a turbulent year, find out about the big fresh produce trends in this year's Big 50 Products edition
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ArticleCovid shopping patterns boost Tesco sales
Supermarket reports substantial increase in Q1 sales but says high costs offset much of the gains
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ArticleLockdown drives up c-store sales
Sales at convenience stores outpace traditional big-format supermarkets in May and June, according to Nielsen
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ArticleWaitrose expands wonky veg offer
Supermarket says it is relaxing specifications to help growers and offer customers produce that was destined for foodservice
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ArticleGreengrocers prove popular with younger shoppers
New project from IGD follows lives of households during lockdown and beyond
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes expecting surge in demand
Sales of the dried fruit set for potential boost after Dutch scientists find possible link between Vitamin K deficiency and coronavirus deaths
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ArticleWaitrose.com orders top 150k a week
Waitrose has doubled the number of weekly orders it is processing since the beginning of the year, with more to come
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ArticleNational Asda listing for Scotty strawberries
New-season Scotty Brand strawberries on sale in 200 Asda stores across the UK
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ArticleSteve’s Leaves extends range
Sweet Beets & Little Leaves becomes third bagged salad in brand’s range
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ArticleWatch: Pink Lady's first-ever TV ad
Colourful creative encourages consumers to try a Pink Lady and 'Taste the Wow'
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ArticleBrassicas the focus of new AHDB strategic centre
Trials at East of Scotland Growers in Fife will test bio-stimulants, herbicides and methods to prevent downy mildew in cauliflower
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ArticleHuge rise in farm shop sales
Sales of fresh produce through farm shops have been buoyant, with the sector hoping for a lasting change in consumer behaviour
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ArticleNew UK tomatoes boost biodiversity
Asda supplier Flavour Fresh has created a sustainable production site for new launches into the Extra Special range
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ArticleStrawberry production surges in record spring
"Bumper crop" of sweeter strawberries sees Tesco offering discount punnets, following record sunshine levels
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ArticleLockdown drives grocery sales record
New Kantar figures show food and drink sales going through the roof as consumers are forced to stay home
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ArticleStaying cool as lockdown lifts
Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, looks at how fresh food storage and distribution businesses can prepare for the changes we can expect as lockdown lifts
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ArticleOn your marks, Pret set…go
Fresh produce is the star of the show at Pret a Manger as it expands its plant-based menu and opens new Veggie Prets
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ArticlePickling trend boost veg sales at Waitrose
A new generation of hobby picklers has emerged as Brits expand their kitchen skills during lockdown
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ArticleNo banana drama as sales surge
Suppliers are taking the challenges of Covid-19 in their stride, while consumers appreciate the versatility of the popular yellow fruit