All Consumers articles – Page 2
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NewsComing soon: Produce Plus Summer
As the weather warms up, Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories as they vie for attention over the holiday period. We also round up news and consumer trends from across the Australasian fresh produce ...
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FeaturesBlue Whale targets new consumers in Asia with premium push
French exporter Blue Whale believes it can take advantage of the big opportunities for premium apples in Asia thanks to its local presence and tailored approach
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsFamily budgets under pressure as living costs soar
The UK risks evolving into a ‘dual-speed’ economy with a widening gap between the wealthiest and poorest
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption dips 0.4 per cent
Spanish household consumption of fresh produce declined marginally in the first half of 2025, with vegetables and potatoes driving the decrease despite growth in fruit consumption
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NewsDutch berry campaign exceeds first-year target in months
New three-country berry promotion has apparently surpassed its annual reach target within months of launch, attracting ‘massive’ social media engagement across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany
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NewsSinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
The compostable label specialist is launching an educational hub to support stakeholders on technical topics surrounding packaging, composting and sustainable practices
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NewsCarrefour closes more Gulf-based operations
After exits from Oman and Jordan, the French retailer has announced the closure of its Bahrain and Kuwait stores, as Majid Al Futtaim rolls out its HyperMax brand
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsFood prices rise for fifth consecutive month
Food and drink prices have risen by an annual rate of 5.1 per cent in the fastest increase since January 2024, new ONS figures show
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NewsGenesis Fresh eyes global expansion despite labour shortages
Polish exporter Genesis Fresh is preparing for a larger apple crop this season while navigating climate uncertainties and labour shortages
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NewsHeston Blumenthal unveils new menu for those using weight loss drugs
Move signals how foodservice and hospitality could adapt to rapid uptake of appetite suppressant jabs such as Mounjaro, as major tipping point in food consumption trends begins to take hold
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NewsRomagna stonefruit producers plan investment in better varieties
Suppliers in the Italian region report increased demand for their PGI-certified peaches and nectarines, with strong commercial interest in domestic and German markets driving plans for further development
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption dips 1 per cent in early 2025
Total household consumption of fresh produce in Spain reached 2.74mn tonnes during January-May 2025, representing a 1 per cent year-on-year decline, according to data processed by Fepex
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NewsIFPA backs White House nutrition report to boost produce consumption
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the second report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, emphasising that fruits and vegetables are essential to improving national health outcomes
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NewsFyffes launches new banana campaign across Ireland
The iconic fruit marketer is rolling out a playful new marketing initiative featuring its branded bananas in unusual situations against famous Irish landmarks
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PodcastsFruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant returns to Fruitnet’s podcast series to explain how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
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NewsApeel Sciences sues wellness influencer over ‘toxic’ coating claims
California-based company files lawsuit against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw, alleging she conducted years-long disinformation campaign against company’s plant-based produce coatings
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NewsAsia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Dole China, City Fresh Fruit, Central Retail Vietnam and Rijk Zwaan are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2025