All Retail articles – Page 679
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European retailing set for further consolidation
European retailing sector is ripe for more mergers and acquisitions, according to report on European grocery retailing by Verdict Research.
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Consumers seek out UK new potatoes
According to research carried out by the British Potato Council published last week, consumers in the UK love to buy locally grown new potatoes and actively seek them out.
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NFU and Asda growing together
The National Farmers' Union has welcomed new initiatives from Asda launched last week in support of UK farming.
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Organic produce prices climb higher
Farm prices for some organic crops in the UK are rising to three times that of conventional crops, as organic supply fails to meet demand.
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UK farmers markets face slippery slope
The popularity of farmers markets is on the up in the UK but they need to tackle problems in meeting demand and securing backing.
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Chile spends on grape market research
Chilean exporters have been carrying out research into the performance of retailers in the winter grape category.
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Supermarkets cleared of making excess profits
The Competition Commission finds little evidence that the multiples are making excess profits at the end of its 18-month investigation.
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BerryWorld on the Food Trak
Food Trak, the electronic traceability specialists, is to install a ground-breaking package for BerryWorld.
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Asda's HortEx display upsets growers
Asda's decision to show it Rolling back the prices logo at this week's HortEx event in Telford, causes consternation amongst producers and the National Farmers Union.
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UK urged to act and think global
Delegates at the Global Retailing conference held in London this week were warned that if the UK's food and drink manufacturers wanted to take advantage of the increasing opportunities afforded by globalisation they had to act now.
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Eurodix project targets citrus and apples
In support of a government health drive, Eurodix Ltd has formed an association to promote an increase in the consumption of apples and citrus fruit for school children in the UK.
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War spreads to local retail districts
The local neighbourhood is emerging as the latest battleground in the intensifying supermarket price wars, announces retail consultancy Verdict.
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Chile sets stage for European launch
In a further attempt to raise the profile of Chilean fresh fruit in Europe, the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association is to initiate a series of official launches in January.
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Supermarkets told to get personal
A new report published yesterday has suggested that if supermarkets want to succeed in the competitive e-commerce sphere they will have to drastically alter their methods of trading.
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Samsara driving towards organics
Samsara, the fresh produce supplier, has underlined its commitment to the growing sector with the appointment of a head of organics and receipt of a dedicated organics truck.
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Back to basics for farmers
An NFU survey has shown that UK farmers believe selling produce directly at farmers markets is a vital channel of income
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Plimsoll highlights year of opportunity
Plimsoll Publishing's 1st Edition 2000 Portfolio Analysis: Fresh Produce points to 67 companies shaping the fresh produceindustry as it enters the next century.
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Leighton bags top European role
Asda's chief executive Allan Leighton has been appointed head of the group's European operations.
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Gill thanks retailers
NFU president Ben Gill has voiced his appreciation for the support of Somerfield and Budgens for the Union's Back British campaign.
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Norman dishes out a few home truths
Fresh produce sector neglected by government says supermarket boss