Family-ran bakery, The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, is claiming a first with the launch of a baked fruit snack containing one portion of fruit. Individually wrapped as a 40g portion, Fruit ‘n Oat slices are said to be an ideal addition
Spar International has launched a web site dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR), called Strategy2Sustain. The site was unveiled at the Spar International sustainability forum, held in Amsterdam. According to Spar, it demonstrates the retailer’s belief in the importance of
The Co-operative Group is claiming a world first today with the launch of Fairtrade blueberries. The Fairtrade blueberries come from Blue Mountain Berries, a Fairtrade-certified co-operative in South Africa. Established in 2006, Blue Mountain Berries is a 70ha southern highbush
Waitrose is to match the prices of 1,000 branded products with Tesco. The move builds on the launch of its essentials own label range in March 2009, which makes up 17% of sales. The lines included in the price match
Several new national partners have been confirmed in the line-up of retailers participating in the Barclaycard Freedom reward scheme when it goes live today, 17 March. Claimed to be the broadest retail rewards scheme in the UK, brands including Shell,
Spar has launched the Change4Life healthy living campaign at its Filton Avenue, Bristol, store. It is the first convenience store in the south west of England promoting the initiative, which is designed to help families achieve and maintain a healthier
