All Convenience articles
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NewsBlue Skies receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Prepped fruit specialist recognised for commitment to sustainable business in prestigious royal honours list
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NewsJuice brand spends six figures on first campaign
Juice brand Daily Dose, which buys surplus produce from UK farms, has launched its first advertising campaign across out-of-home, digital and in Waitrose stores as it looks to raise UK brand awareness
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Comment‘Senior talent must adapt to new realities of fresh produce job market’
A number of jobless directors are searching for their next challenge following some high-profile mergers and restructures in the sector, but the job market they’re entering isn’t the same one they left
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NewsFlorette aims to inspire with salad brand refresh
The brand is targeting a shake-up of the convenience salad category with its modernised Florette logo and new flavours aimed at younger, trend-led consumers
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NewsEating more fruit and veg could cut household food bills
Increasing intake of fruit and veg to five-a-day while cutting back on meat and confectionery could help Brits save £550 a year, new research has found
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NewsHow can the fresh produce business boost demand?
At Freshfel Europe’s annual meeting in Sicily, Fruitnet spoke to four leading industry players for their views on the consumption challenge
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FeaturesHold me, thrill me, share me, snack me… RedPop wins Supergirl tie-in
Giga also returns with series of Superman-related promotional activities timed for release of blockbuster summer movie
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FeaturesRijk Zwaan highlights need for balance in pepper business
Cconsumer preferences must align with grower requirements for disease resistance, climate resilience and strong returns on investment
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NewsMastronardi promotes snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at CPMA
Leading North American grower-supplier will debut new lines of micro-grape tomatoes and mini snack cucumbers in Toronto
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NewsMelinda Lab secures €8m for processed products expansion
Company to modernise production facility in Trentino as it targets expansion in new markets and among younger consumers
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NewsMiddle East conflict hits Spanish prepared produce costs
Afhorfresh says costs associated with the production and distribution of minimally processed fruits and vegetables have increased 5 per cent
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NewsBelgian potato suppliers eye UK market opportunities
Warnez and The Potato Chef think they can offer something different with their niche varieties and innovative NPD
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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PodcastsKeep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
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NewsAfhorfresh issues warning on rising production costs
The fresh-cut sector is particularly susceptible to price fluctuations in energy and other inputs, association says
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NewsFood redistribution rates drop slightly
Food redistribution is increasing as demand continues to grow, with storage facilities and untapped surplus from farms identified as areas of potential growth, according to new Wrap figures
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NewsBerryWorld signs up padel’s world number one
Supplier announces Delfi Brea as company’s brand ambassador for 2026, part of a strategy to connect with health-conscious consumers
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FeaturesBerry business faces up to new challenges as growth continues
Investment in varieties, segmentation, marketing and technology will help build more profitable berry business, delegates heard at Fruitnet Berry Congress
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NewsMercadona to expand fresh produce space in €3.7bn refit
Food retailer to roll out new Tienda 9 store model that significantly expands fresh produce and ready-to-eat offer
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FeaturesExotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Top-down health messaging is less of a priority for European marketers of exotics, with the focus being on innovation and helping consumers discover the tastes and uses of lesser known fruits