Retail news from FPJ – Page 82
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ArticleSeasonal travellers
With high streets suffering and grocery stores dwindling, hitting the road with a truck full of fresh produce provided The Sussex Peasant with a new way of reaching consumers with local goods
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ArticleAldi trials food donations with Neighbourly
Discounter links 24 of its stores to local charities, donating perishable surpluses five days a week
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ArticleGCA launches annual survey
Christine Tacon asks suppliers for annual update on trading relationships with supermarkets, with payment delays emerging as key issue last year
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ArticleAldi 'first with new-season UK strawberries'
Bridgend branch stocks first British-grown strawberries, supplied by Springfield Nursery in south Wales
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ArticleJupiter Group stays in Sunday Times growth list
Fresh produce supplier remains in top 25 of Sunday Times International Track 200 after doubling its sales in the last two years
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ArticleTesco to donate unsold flowers
Supermarket extends tie-up with FareShare to ensure leftover Valentine's Day blooms find their way to good causes
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Article“Apple-like” pear called Fred hits Swiss shelves
Firm-textured variety whose juice doesn’t run could offer better transportability and consumer convenience
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ArticleWild mushrooms coming out of the woods
Wild mushrooms have big potential according to FME's Willem Weening who thinks the UK market is ready for more choice
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ArticleTH Clements sees ‘Brexit export opportunity’
Weakened pound has sparked interest in Lincolnshire grower’s brassicas from Eastern Europe as retailers look for year-round supply
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ArticleFresca Group acquires exotics supplier
Fresca Group's purchase of Blue River International comes as exotic category grows in popularity thanks to healthy eating trends
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ArticleG’s to shake up import strategy in no-deal scenario
Salad veg supplier considers removing date codes, using new trade routes and supplying customers via UK hub if no Brexit deal is reached
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ArticleSoloberry launches berry brands in Europe
Soloberry Farms and Berry Basics marques aimed at building recognition for the supplier and making most of product with visual imperfections
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ArticleBimi launches raw juice in Spain
Premium brassica brand looks to propel health trend in Spain with new vitamin-rich cold pressed fruit and veg juice
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ArticleRayn of fire
Observer critic and author Jay Rayner has made a name for himself with caustic restaurant reviews and revelations on the modern supply chain. He spoke to Ed Leahy about the state of British food as we enter 2019
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ArticlePink Lady lowers harvest estimate
Major apple brand now expects 20,000 tonnes less than previously forecast but says it has enjoyed promising start to marketing year
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ArticleAsda loses legal battle over worker pay
Court of Appeal upholds ruling that shop staff roles are comparable to workers in distribution centres
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ArticleSupermarket buyer lays bare full cost of no-deal
Frustrated buyer details impact on price and availability at crucial time of year for fresh produce imports in radio phone-in on LBC
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ArticleGreencore “prepared to airfreight” as no-deal looms
Irish convenience food supplier will consider importing ingredients by air to avoid disruption to shipping in event of a hard Brexit
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ArticlePotato potential
With potatoes returning to sales growth last year, AHDB’s senior retail insight analyst Kim Malley sees opportunities for further progress, particularly in cuisine-based convenience products. Fred Searle reports
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ArticlePotato sales rise as campaign gets results
After years of decline, potato sales are on the up again thanks to an AHDB campaign, a simplified offer and an increase in retail promotions