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Marketing
FRESH plots new course for marketersFRESH plots new course for marketers
This month's FRESH2013 congress in Paris examined ways for European marketers to reconnect with consumers at a time of falling consumption
Retail & Distribution
Belgian retailers pull vegetable bagsBelgian retailers pull vegetable bags
Two Belgian retail chains, Colruyt and Delhaize, have had to withdraw bagged vegetable products, citing residue concerns
Production & Trade
New Zealand fruit industries alignNew Zealand fruit industries align
Horticulture New Zealand expects pipfruit and kiwifruit industries to continue their consolidation process
Comment & Analysis
Berries, bees and boardroom goodbyesBerries, bees and boardroom goodbyes
Podcast: Listen now to fresh produce news analysis in the latest instalment of the Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
People
Chilean prunes headed for fallSubscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
Inclement weather has cut the production forecast for this year, as the industry’s national body announces a new leader
Transport & Logistics
Yusen expands LCL networkYusen expands LCL network
Shipping company launches a number of new services between Asia and Europe, as demand for small cargo rises
Packaging & Technology
UK importer has cherries coveredSubscribers onlyUK importer has cherries covered
Introduction of new rain protection technology said to have improved prospects of good harvest, says JO Sims
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
- 1FRESH plots new course for marketers
- 2Yusen expands LCL network
- 3Big three form shipping alliance
- 4New Zealand fruit industries align
- 5Maersk Line names first Triple-E
- 6Bakkavör completes refinancing move
- 7Belgian retailers pull vegetable bags
- 8Norbert Dentressangle set for TV spot
- 9Subscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
- 10Positive outlook for NZ industries
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Marketing
Himachal Pradesh production upHimachal Pradesh production up
With better weather set to improve yields, the state government is considering branding the region's produce
Retail & Distribution
Sales down at TescoSales down at Tesco
UK retailer suffers a disappointing start to the year despite encouraging fresh food sales
Production & Trade
Zespri increases Gold3 allocationsZespri increases Gold3 allocations
Demand for licences reflects confidence New Zealand industry has in variety, according to chairman
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
Chilean prunes headed for fallSubscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
Inclement weather has cut the production forecast for this year, as the industry’s national body announces a new leader
Transport & Logistics
Yusen expands LCL networkYusen expands LCL network
Shipping company launches a number of new services between Asia and Europe, as demand for small cargo rises
Production & Trade
Iran-India trade boomingIran-India trade booming
Bilateral trade of fresh and dried fruit and nuts sees 30-35 per cent rise during 2011-12 season
Events
Interpera steps outside EuropeSubscribers onlyInterpera steps outside Europe
The global pear event brought the supply chain together in Argentina
Popular news
- 1Zespri increases Gold3 allocations
- 2Iran-India trade booming
- 3Yusen expands LCL network
- 4New Zealand fruit industries align
- 5Subscribers onlyBritish Columbian cherries secure China access
- 6China exports cherries to Taiwan
- 7Big three form shipping alliance
- 8Maersk Line names first Triple-E
- 9Subscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
- 10Positive outlook for NZ industries
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Retail & Distribution
Turbana teams with Produce for KidsSubscribers onlyTurbana teams with Produce for Kids
Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign aims to raise consumer awareness about how to eat well and live active lifestyles while also supporting children’s charities
Retail & Distribution
Sobeys to acquire Canada SafewaySobeys to acquire Canada Safeway
As a result of the deal, Canada’s second-largest retail chain Sobeys will consolidate its position as the leading grocery retailer in western Canada and the second-largest chain nationally
Production & Trade
NZ-grown Meyer lemons to hit USNZ-grown Meyer lemons to hit US
Giumarra is anticipating a strong campaign for its imported Meyer lemons, grown in New Zealand
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
Chilean prunes headed for fallSubscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
Inclement weather has cut the production forecast for this year, as the industry’s national body announces a new leader
Transport & Logistics
Maersk Line names first Triple-EMaersk Line names first Triple-E
The shipping group's new vessel has been named after the late Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller
Packaging & Technology
New Zealand fruit industries alignNew Zealand fruit industries align
Horticulture New Zealand expects pipfruit and kiwifruit industries to continue their consolidation process
Events
Interpera steps outside EuropeSubscribers onlyInterpera steps outside Europe
The global pear event brought the supply chain together in Argentina
Popular news
- 1NZ-grown Meyer lemons to hit US
- 2Subscribers onlyTurbana teams with Produce for Kids
- 3Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway
- 4Subscribers onlyBritish Columbian cherries secure China access
- 5New Zealand fruit industries align
- 6Maersk Line names first Triple-E
- 7Subscribers onlyChilean prunes headed for fall
- 8Positive outlook for NZ industries
- 9Subscribers onlyBrazil anticipates papaya recovery
- 10Hulbert appointed new T&G chief
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Featured news
Marketing
Lisa Cork scoops Marketer of the Year AwardLisa Cork scoops Marketer of the Year Award
Lisa Cork of Fresh Produce Marketing has won the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award for her work on the 'Love Kumara' campaign
Retail & Distribution
Woolworths launches airport grocery collectionWoolworths launches airport grocery collection
Service allows travellers to order groceries online and collect them at Melbourne airport
Production & Trade
Zespri increases Gold3 allocationsZespri increases Gold3 allocations
Demand for licences reflects confidence New Zealand industry has in variety, according to chairman
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
Valleyfresh appoints new senior managersSubscribers onlyValleyfresh appoints new senior managers
The Australian fresh produce importer-marketer is gearing up for growth with the appointment of Murray McCallum and Anton Masutti as directors.
Packaging & Technology
New Zealand fruit industries alignNew Zealand fruit industries align
Horticulture New Zealand expects pipfruit and kiwifruit industries to continue their consolidation process
Transport & Logistics
Maersk takes food waste stepsMaersk takes food waste steps
Maersk Container Industry has teamed up with the United Nations to help combat global food waste
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
- 1Zespri increases Gold3 allocations
- 2New Zealand fruit industries align
- 3Positive outlook for NZ industries
- 4Western Australia banana production down
- 5Maersk takes food waste steps
- 6Lisa Cork scoops Marketer of the Year Award
- 7Crucial step for Fairtrade farmers
- 8Subscribers onlyVintage NZ kiwifruit crop could run low
- 9Rooney chips in with Mr Potato promo
- 10Subscribers onlyValleyfresh appoints new senior managers
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Retail & Distribution
First arrivals of Bartlett's BushtopsFirst arrivals of Bartlett's Bushtops
Root vegetable specialist welcomes in the first of this season's Bartlett's Bushtops crop
Transport & Logistics
Big three form shipping allianceBig three form shipping alliance
Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM establish an allied network comprising 255 vessels and a 2.6m TEU capacity
Packaging & Technology
Consumers demand longer berry shelf lifeConsumers demand longer berry shelf life
Survey suggests three-quarters of shoppers would buy more berries if shelf life was improved
Comment & Analysis
Chris Redfern: Commodity currencies take a pastingSubscribers onlyChris Redfern: Commodity currencies take a pasting
Moneycorp analyst rounds up the latest news from the international currency markets
Convenience
Consumers drive EU market developmentConsumers drive EU market development
Register for FRESH2013 to visit Auchan's drive-through grocery format Chronodrive and learn about the latest consumer trends
Food Safety & Certification
GLA outlines new strategyGLA outlines new strategy
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority pledges to reduce forced labour on British farms
Fairtrade & CSR
Maersk takes food waste stepsMaersk takes food waste steps
Maersk Container Industry has teamed up with the United Nations to help combat global food waste
Packaging & Technology
UK importer has cherries coveredSubscribers onlyUK importer has cherries covered
Introduction of new rain protection technology said to have improved prospects of good harvest, says JO Sims
Popular news
- 1First arrivals of Bartlett's Bushtops
- 2Worst season ever for Spanish berries
- 3Aldi continues to break records
- 4Award success for Scott Farms
- 5Big three form shipping alliance
- 6Clear start for Cornish Crystals
- 7Bakkavör completes refinancing move
- 8Sweet future for Opal fruit
- 9Norbert Dentressangle set for TV spot
- 10Scotty ramps up production
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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
