Retail news from FPJ – Page 78
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ArticleIndustry urged to halve food waste by 2030
New food waste champion Ben Elliot is launching ambitious new targets for the food industry at the Step up to the Plate symposium
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ArticleSainsbury's stoic despite Asda blow
Supermarket reports solid set of full-year results despite taking a financial hit on the blocked merger
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ArticleStrong quarter for discounters
Kantar figures show Lidl has hit a new market share high while Aldi continues its streak as the fastest-growing chain
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ArticlePlastic purge
As supermarkets fall over themselves to trial plastic-free initiatives, Michael Barker visits a retailer leading the charge to take plastic entirely off the shelves
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ArticleGreenyard Frozen teams up with Tesco
Partnership aims to help consumers enjoy a full range of frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs
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ArticlePineberry back by popular demand
The wan strawberry lookalike first went on sale at Waitrose in 2010, with Dutch growers improving the variety in recent years
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ArticleAldi stocks first Scottish strawberries
Earlier season means discounter has locally grown fruit in all 86 Scottish stores this week
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ArticleAldi goes local
On the back of rapid growth, Aldi is diversifying its channels with a new brand launch in London, Aldi Local, but the discounter insists it’s not moving into convenience
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ArticleManor Fresh teams up with KisanHub
Data capture software is helping to drive efficiency in fresh produce supply chains
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ArticleWaitrose plants truffle orchard
The luxury fungi is proving popular with shoppers prompting the high-end retailer to plant its own truffle patch
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ArticleDistributors announced for new late plum variety
Five French and Spanish companies chosen to manage production and distribution of new red-fleshed plum Lovita with first harvest in September
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ArticleBrits love scratch cooking more than the French
New research from Waitrose reveals over half of country still cooks at home at least four times a week
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked
Sainsbury’s CEO claimed the decision would rob customers of £1bn in savings
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ArticleShoppers loosen up on plastic to reduce waste
Comment: Kantar's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths examines how the war on plastic is affecting sales of loose fresh produce
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ArticleNo-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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ArticleAsda gives away veg for free again
Excess unsold stock of cabbage, carrots, parsnips and swedes given away free of charge in the days after Easter
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ArticleEight in 10 shoppers ‘trying to cut plastic use’ in fresh produce
Over 80 per cent of Brits trying to buy less fruit and veg packed in single-use plastics, while half are willing to pay more for eco-friendly packaging
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ArticleMeat and two veg: Tesco's new meal solution
Supermarket launches combined meat and veg pack in a bid to save consumers time and get them eating more healthily
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ArticlePhysical stores ‘must adapt' in social media age
Research suggests retailers must make it easier to shop for specific ingredients amid rise of recipe-based purchases inspired by social media
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ArticleEU food fraud spiked in 2018
Number of cooperation requests by EU Food Fraud Network jumped by 30 per cent according to its annual report