Retail news from FPJ – Page 79
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Bumper season for Scottish daffodils
Grampian Growers co-op enjoys fourth highest daffodil volume in 50 years thanks to mild weather
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Online sales rise but users plateau
Sales growth continues at slower pace as retailers struggle to attract new online customers
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Ulma airs new ‘Tight Bag’ tech
So-called ‘Tight Bag’ technology tackles storage problems associated with having excess air in bags of fresh produce
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Union opposes Asda contract changes
Under new terms, wages would increase but workers would not be paid for meal breaks and would have to work bank holidays
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Tulips flower two weeks early
Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk says warm and wet spring weather has brought forward the season, outpacing Ditch rivals
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Tesco turnaround on track
Strong yearly results "delight" Tesco CEO Dave Lewis after rise in sales and profits buoy the company in tough conditions
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Moulton Bulb Co director retires
Man responsible for boosting British onion exports steps aside after a career dedicated to the sector
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You say tomato, I say tomatillo
Comment: FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross looks at how tomatillos have found a place in American consumers' hearts
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Smart tech ‘can boost yields and limit waste’
Trials by Asda potato growers highlight need for better data management to prevent produce falling outside specs
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Morrisons to roll out paper bag scheme
The supermarket will offer paper bags at all stores after a successful trial which saw paper carrier bags used at the checkout
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US ambassador ushers in Sweet Potato Week
Visit to New Covent Garden celebrates vegetable’s sales success and launches campaign focused on product’s nutritional value
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Fresh and flower sales up at Waitrose
Supermarket's weekly update indicates strong sales figures for warmer weather produce and Mother's Day blooms
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Asda now second largest retailer
New figures from Kantar show two years of growth for Asda to overtake Sainsbury's in market share
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Jupiter kicks off SA citrus production
Company begins first season as a citrus grower, investing in new packing equipment and changing processes to boost fruit quality
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Tesco to start closed loop recycling trial
New scheme means customers can deposit plastic bags and crisp packets at Tesco stores
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UK's first on-farm drive-thru opened
Welsh minister cuts the ribbon at Rhug Estate on novel approach to bringing in time-pressed customers
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Algorithms to change the way we buy
Berries must become part of the app-based eating trend going forward says Rabobank's Cindy Van Rijswick
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Retailers 'calling for water and biodiversity audits'
European retailers reportedly calling for GlobalGAP certification to cover water management and biodiversity as environmental concerns grow
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'More room for health claims in berries'
Sector needs to move beyond talking about antioxidants and highlight benefits for cardiovascular system and gut health, says Medicinal Chef
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Spring start boosts fresh sales at Waitrose
Soft fruit and salads benefit from benign weather in comparison to last year's freezing March