Report: Morrisons says it will pay small suppliers and businesses immediately The British retailer is also planning to temporarily re-classify those that have £100,000 of business-a-year with the company to those with £1 million of business. Read more >
Kantar: Of Big Four retailers, Sainsbury's is the only one growing sales But even its numbers aren't stellar, barely outpacing Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, which continue slump; discounters Aldi and Lidl roll on with robust performances. Read more >
New Zealand kiwifruit industry working on coronavirus mitigation plan The country's Kiwifruit Growers has taken proactive steps to mitigate labor risks and the potential of dry weather on the fruit. Read more >
Ireland's Total Produce notches higher revenues and profits in 2019 The group's total revenue grew by 22%, while adjusted profit before tax rose by 28%, and does not expect any disruption from coronavirus outbreak. Read more >
Allen: I'm 'thrilled' to take reins as permanent CEO at Berry Gardens During his days as COO, he led the planning and completion of the firm's packhouse and head office; now he is ready for 'new phase of growth.' Read more >
Citing struggles to keep stores 'profitable', Waitrose will close four stores As fierce competition takes hold of the grocery sector, Waitrose faces inevitable decision to cut certain shops. 'We have to do what’s right for the business as a whole.' Read more >
Top UK retailer Tesco takes stunning step, announcing it will price match Aldi Still at the top but losing ground to deep discounters, the supermarket will drop what customers pay on hundreds of products, including many of its own-brand items. Read more >
Salford supermarket receives 300th Argos store inside Sainsbury’s Customers have benefited from the Argos Fast Track Delivery and Collection, which can complete same day collection in store or home delivery in as little as four hours. Read more >
Wayki signs deal with Italian supplier to distribute innovative fruit crop cover The umbrella-like system is currently being used for cherries, but officials say they could provide protection for fruits such as blueberries and apples. Read more >
Waitrose.com launches expansion campaign as it preps for split from Ocado Among the big changes coming during the supermarket's roll-out is the addition or redevelopment of 5,000 of Waitrose's own-label products. Read more >
