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Marketing
Zespri main culprit, defence claimsZespri main culprit, defence claims
A Chinese importer's defence lawyers are pointing the finger at Zespri in relation to tax evasion in China
Retail & Distribution
Strong Q1 sales for AsdaStrong Q1 sales for Asda
Supermarket announces positive results for the 14 weeks ending 12 April 2013
Production & Trade
Bakkavör bounces back in Q1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
Prepared food specialist swings to a profit in the opening quarter after registering a loss last year
Comment & Analysis
Berry event leaves business buzzingBerry event leaves business buzzing
Excitement about the potential future development of the category was palpable at Global Berry Congress 2013
People
Delica founders depart T&GDelica founders depart T&G
New Zealand company Turners & Growers has confirmed the resignations of Murray McCallum and Anton Masutti, founders of the group’s export division Delica
Transport & Logistics
Mærsk enjoys shipping boostMærsk enjoys shipping boost
Danish group delivers lower profit but does enjoy a stronger first quarter for its Maersk Line division
Packaging & Technology
Co-op reveals packaging innovationCo-op reveals packaging innovation
Retailer's own-brand Truly Irresistible vine tomatoes will be the first to adopt the new packaging
Features
Video: Ethical trade in South AfricaVideo: Ethical trade in South Africa
FPJ and Eurofruit reporter Thomas Hobbs visited South Africa's Western Cape for a closer look into the social efforts of its fruit producers.
Popular news
- 1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
- 2Mærsk enjoys shipping boost
- 3Strong Q1 sales for Asda
- 4Camposol positive on future prospects
- 5Delica founders depart T&G
- 6Fruit Logistica campaign gets underway
- 7Slight growth at Port of Hamburg
- 8New efforts to combat potato rot
- 9Subscribers onlyProud to be Fair for Life
- 10Sun shines on QPI
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Marketing
Zespri promotes kiwifruit in IndiaZespri promotes kiwifruit in India
With the arrival of New Zealand kiwifruit, Zespri markets its numerous health benefits to local consumers
Retail & Distribution
Indian vegetable prices upIndian vegetable prices up
Reduced crop growth due to water shortages during the summer months causes fresh produce costs to rise
Production & Trade
China receives flood of Chilean grapesSubscribers onlyChina receives flood of Chilean grapes
Around 3m cartons of Red Globe are arriving in China in a three-week period following the end to Chile’s port strikes
Comment & Analysis
Berry event leaves business buzzingBerry event leaves business buzzing
Excitement about the potential future development of the category was palpable at Global Berry Congress 2013
People
Delica founders depart T&GDelica founders depart T&G
New Zealand company Turners & Growers has confirmed the resignations of Murray McCallum and Anton Masutti, founders of the group’s export division Delica
Transport & Logistics
Mærsk enjoys shipping boostMærsk enjoys shipping boost
Danish group delivers lower profit but does enjoy a stronger first quarter for its Maersk Line division
Production & Trade
Myanmar begins fruit shipments to SingaporeMyanmar begins fruit shipments to Singapore
As the country endeavours to expand into new export markets, mango and watermelon shipments commence
Events
Fruit Logistica campaign gets underwayFruit Logistica campaign gets underway
Leading fresh produce industry show will employ direct marketing and advertising while also having a presence at various global events
Popular news
- 1Mærsk enjoys shipping boost
- 2Subscribers onlyChina receives flood of Chilean grapes
- 3Changing tides over Pacific
- 4Myanmar begins fruit shipments to Singapore
- 5Australia battles dual pest outbreaks
- 6Camposol positive on future prospects
- 7Delica founders depart T&G
- 8Vietnam tightens Chinese ginger inspections
- 9Indian vegetable prices up
- 10Taiwan develops new composting technology
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Retail & Distribution
Sales boost for Whole Foods MarketSales boost for Whole Foods Market
Organics retailer sees "record results on many levels" according to co-founder and chief executive John Mackey
Retail & Distribution
Beckers to step down at DelhaizeBeckers to step down at Delhaize
President and CEO announces retirement, while retailer posts revenue growth of 2.1 per cent for the opening quarter
Production & Trade
Camposol positive on future prospectsCamposol positive on future prospects
Group reports on higher first quarter sales and sees "excellent" long-term growth prospects for its products
Comment & Analysis
Berry event leaves business buzzingBerry event leaves business buzzing
Excitement about the potential future development of the category was palpable at Global Berry Congress 2013
People
Delica founders depart T&GDelica founders depart T&G
New Zealand company Turners & Growers has confirmed the resignations of Murray McCallum and Anton Masutti, founders of the group’s export division Delica
Transport & Logistics
Mærsk enjoys shipping boostMærsk enjoys shipping boost
Danish group delivers lower profit but does enjoy a stronger first quarter for its Maersk Line division
Packaging & Technology
Profit remains flat at LandecProfit remains flat at Landec
Food packaging company sees revenue climb during the third quarter of fiscal 2013
Events
Event honours new productsEvent honours new products
Innovation and creativity in the fresh produce industry are rewarded at the United Fresh 2013 convention in San Diego
Popular news
- 1Event honours new products
- 2Mærsk enjoys shipping boost
- 3Camposol positive on future prospects
- 4Container drop at Port of LA
- 5Salad bars spread across California
- 6Giumarra boosts blues supply
- 7Delica founders depart T&G
- 8Fruit Logistica campaign gets underway
- 9Sales boost for Whole Foods Market
- 10Chilean produce climbing Philly's list
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Marketing
Woolworths launches airport grocery collectionWoolworths launches airport grocery collection
Service allows travellers to order groceries online and collect them at Melbourne airport
Retail & Distribution
Valleyfresh sets up in SydneySubscribers onlyValleyfresh sets up in Sydney
Major Australian fresh produce importer and distributor to open Sydney-based operation on 1 June
Production & Trade
Australia battles dual pest outbreaksAustralia battles dual pest outbreaks
Agriculture industry threatened by fourth outbreak of fruit fly in Adelaide and discovery of citrus gall wasp infestation in WA
Comment & Analysis
Berry event leaves business buzzingBerry event leaves business buzzing
Excitement about the potential future development of the category was palpable at Global Berry Congress 2013
People
Finalists announced for Marketer of the Year AwardFinalists announced for Marketer of the Year Award
Five of the best fresh produce marketers from across Australia and New Zealand shortlisted as finalists for the 2013 PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award
Packaging & Technology
Seven Fields upgrades citrus packing faciltySeven Fields upgrades citrus packing facilty
To keep pace with increased citrus production Seven Fields has invested in a major upgrade to one of its packing facilities
Transport & Logistics
Mærsk enjoys shipping boostMærsk enjoys shipping boost
Danish group delivers lower profit but does enjoy a stronger first quarter for its Maersk Line division
Events
Auckland students learn about agriculture careersAuckland students learn about agriculture careers
'Food and You Careers Experience Day' to educate students on opportunities in the industry
Popular news
- 1Mærsk enjoys shipping boost
- 2Australia battles dual pest outbreaks
- 3Woolworths launches airport grocery collection
- 4Finalists announced for Marketer of the Year Award
- 5Delica founders depart T&G
- 6Auckland students learn about agriculture careers
- 7Fruit Logistica campaign gets underway
- 8Subscribers onlyItalian kiwifruit suffers Psa setback
- 9NZ agrees kiwifruit export levy
- 10Asia Fruit Logistica 2013 tickets on sale
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Retail & Distribution
Morrisons kick-starts online serviceMorrisons kick-starts online service
Morrisons will launch its online service in January 2014 after striking a £170 million partnership deal with Ocado
Transport & Logistics
Mærsk enjoys shipping boostMærsk enjoys shipping boost
Danish group delivers lower profit but does enjoy a stronger first quarter for its Maersk Line division
Packaging & Technology
Tong Peal talks up new polisherTong Peal talks up new polisher
Machinery manufacturer introduces virtually maintenance-free equipment for veg packhouses
Comment & Analysis
Chris Redfern: Yen slumps to the bottom of currency tableSubscribers onlyChris Redfern: Yen slumps to the bottom of currency table
Moneycorp's Chris Redfern rounds up the latest developments on the international currency markets
Convenience
Bakkavör bounces back in Q1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
Prepared food specialist swings to a profit in the opening quarter after registering a loss last year
Food Safety & Certification
Asda to reward ethical suppliersSubscribers onlyAsda to reward ethical suppliers
Import arm IPL promises to reward African growers financially for supporting workers in wake of joint study with Oxfam
Fairtrade & CSR
Campaigners call for Fairtrade smallholder supportCampaigners call for Fairtrade smallholder support
Supporters deliver petition to Downing Street calling for more G8 backing for smallholder farmers
Packaging & Technology
Fourayes makes £1.3m tech investmentSubscribers onlyFourayes makes £1.3m tech investment
The UK's largest fruit processor has announced a £1.3 million investment in technology
Popular news
- 1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
- 2Subscribers onlyDEFRA preps Plant Health report
- 3Morrisons kick-starts online service
- 4Mærsk enjoys shipping boost
- 5Strong Q1 sales for Asda
- 6Eat your greens... and whites
- 7Camposol positive on future prospects
- 8ISBA: 'Education will stop obesity crisis'
- 9Salad bars spread across California
- 10Fruit Logistica campaign gets underway
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Featured news
Convenience
Bakkavör bounces back in Q1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
Prepared food specialist swings to a profit in the opening quarter after registering a loss last year
Marketing
Asia Fruit Logistica 2013 tickets on saleAsia Fruit Logistica 2013 tickets on sale
Visitors can now book at the online ticket shop and save 35 per cent on their tickets to Asia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade show.
Retail & Distribution
Cross-channel venture for WaitroseCross-channel venture for Waitrose
High-end UK retailer signs deal to supply Eurostar with range of food and beverage items
Comment & Analysis
Fresh Convenience adopts new digital strategyFresh Convenience adopts new digital strategy
New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus
Production & Trade
Florette challenges public to create their One Minute WondersFlorette challenges public to create their One Minute Wonders
Bagged-salad giant unveils latest strand of its £5m summer marketing campaign
Packaging & Technology
Amcor and Chiquita win packaging prizeAmcor and Chiquita win packaging prize
Single serve Super Crunchy Fruit Crisps snack is named as the Flexible Pack of the Year at the UK packaging awards
Foodservice
Bakkavör lays Chinese foundationsBakkavör lays Chinese foundations
Fresh prepared specialist eyes Asian expansion as it launches a new farm and factory in the east of the country
Events
Blue Skies wins responsible capitalism awardBlue Skies wins responsible capitalism award
UK supplier honoured for its commercial success and social responsibility
Popular news
- 1Bakkavör bounces back in Q1
- 2Asia Fruit Logistica 2013 tickets on sale
- 3Spanish flavour for Dole offering
- 4Florette challenges public to create their One Minute Wonders
- 5Study espouses blackcurrant benefits
- 6Bonduelle endures drop in turnover
- 7Cross-channel venture for Waitrose
- 8Smoothies offer three of 5 A Day
- 9Bakkavör lays Chinese foundations
- 10Rick Frier named as Chiquita CFO
