All Retail articles – Page 35
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CommentHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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CommentWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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ArticleThe Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
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Article‘Big four’ reject claims of excess profits
Supermarket bosses tell MPs they are not making too much money from high grocery prices
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ArticlePost-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium
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Article‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
The fresh produce department needs a complete makeover to combat falling sales, according to the UK’s top fruit supplier
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ArticleRetailers face MP questions over rising food prices
UK supermarkets face government pressure to reduce grocery prices
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ArticleSainsbury’s sets up station pop-up to help nourish the nation
Sainsbury’s DINspiration launches at London King’s Cross station to inspire busy commuters to eat healthily by offering grab-and-go meals
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ArticleFood inflation here to stay
High grocery prices are unlikely to end before next summer, but fresh produce quality and sustainability still top the bill for consumers depite the cost-of-living crisis, IGD tells Festival of Fresh
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ArticleWinners revealed in inaugural Festival of Fresh Awards
AMFRESH, Nationwide Produce and Jack Ward of British Growers were among the award winners at FPJ’s open-air summer festival in Alconbury Weald
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ArticleGrowers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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ArticleLess is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues
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ArticleTesco reveals new buying strategy at Festival of Fresh
Produce category director Tom Mackintosh says it is time for Tesco to find new balance between long-term contracts and greater responsiveness to the market following shortages
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Article2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year announced
Fresh Markets Australia and the Central Markets Association of Australia reveal Arnold’s in Wodonga, Victoria as the national people’s choice winner
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ArticleGrocery inflation falls to lowest monthly rate
Grocery price inflation is at 16.5 per cent for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, the lowest level this year – but still the sixth highest monthly figure since 2008
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ArticleSweet start to UK cherry season
Warm May and June temperatures have sweetened the UK cherry deal with extra flavoursome early fruit, says marketer Driscoll’s UK
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ArticleFresh produce in new M&S price drive
Supermarket reduces or locks the price of hundreds of products in latest price initiative
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ArticleProduce preparation services take off in Korea
Consumers are using services provided by retailers to get their fruit and vegetables cut to preference
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ArticleAldi launches summer of sport
The discount retailer has unveiled its ‘Get a Taste for Sport’ initiative to help British children stay active this summer
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ArticleTesco boss suggests price inflation is easing
Ken Murphy makes optimistic assessment as he reports further strong sales growth