Retail news from FPJ – Page 66
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Co-op to open 30 new stores before Christmas
New openings in transport hubs, city locations and residential developments follow continued growth at UK's sixth-largest grocer
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Albert Bartlett unveils new ad campaign
New campaign ties in with the potato supplier cutting 20 per cent plastic from its packaging
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National uncertainty slows supermarket sales
Figures from Kantar suggest the General Election and Black Friday lethargy held back sales in the last quarter
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Waitrose relaxes spec for "wonky" sprouts
Retailer reveals wet autumn has created hardships for farmers, with buyers taking on as much of UK crop as possible
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Amazon launches Brussels sprout ketchup
Limited edition festive product is made from 15 sprouts per bottle, combined with a selection of fresh flavourings
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Abel & Cole launches healthy workplace scheme
Fed by Abel & Cole has launched in London with the promise of helping colleagues get together over healthy, organic food
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Crunch time for Spanish Kakis
Spanish Persimon is ramping up its marketing campaign as production of one of Valencia’s most emblematic fruits soars. Maura Maxwell reports
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Indoor vertical farms in further M&S stores
German tech produce pioneers, Infarm, furnish six more M&S stores in London with vertical farms
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Welsh Co-op store focuses on fresh
New 2,500 sq ft outlet in Carmarthen puts fresh and vegan food at the heart of its offer
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Louise Fresco to argue for industrial food production
Science professor will argue for an expansion of industrial food production at the City Food Lecture next year
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"DNA shopping" pop-up lands in Waitrose
DnaNudge uses shoppers' genetic profile to help make healthier food and drink decisions on the spot using just a wristband
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Rhian Bartlett named fresh food boss at Sainsbury's
Former category manager rejoins the supermarket after spells at Screwfix and eBay
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Agri-app among start-ups partnered by M&S
The retailer's joint venture with Founders Factory picked out food waste start-up, Cogz, as innovative new business
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Goose Fat Roasts exclusive for Sainsbury's
Supermarket to list new Albert Bartlett chilled potato line in time for the Christmas season
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Money talks in packaging
The higher cost of sustainable packaging, and consumers' reluctance to pay more for it, are an obstacle to progress as the fresh produce sector strives to cut its plastic waste
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FoodVentures to expand global operations
Dutch greenhouse business that prioritises underdeveloped supply chains and markets will open new facility in China
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Ocado announces first 'mini' depot
New Customer Fulfilment Centre will be built in Bristol to handle 30,000 order per week
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Place UK warns customers of no-deal Brexit costs
Fresh and frozen supplier states WTO rules will likely see greater costs on imports
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A rosemary Xmas for Waitrose
Supermarket sells rosemary Christmas trees for environmentally conscious shoppers who also want to flavour their food
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Morrisons partners with app to fight food waste
Retailer will make up boxes of unsold food that has reached its 'best before' date for sale through Too Good To Go