All Convenience articles
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FeaturesEmart and Soo Il develop ready-to-eat avocados in Korea
Retailer and importer build programme for pre-ripened avocados, with sales during Peruvian season more than doubling year on year
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NewsCo-op to require all UK produce to be LEAF certified
Retailer is rolling out the compulsory certification across its British supply chain throughout 2026 after consultation with its grower group
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NewsFyffes survey highlights pineapple preferences
Nielsen consumer research commissioned by Fyffes reveals pineapples now rank alongside traditional big-selling varieties
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NewsSnacking, spuds and ‘TikTok to table’
Waitrose’s annual food and drink report has revealed the biggest trends set to shape shopper behaviour in 2026
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AnalysisAnalysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
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NewsUber Eats to deliver meals by robot in two UK cities
Partnership with Starship will see AI robot deliveries in Sheffield and Leeds begin this winter, with a European and US rollout set to follow
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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NewsBananas “confirmed as Europe’s favourite fruit” in Fyffes survey
New European-wide consumer research by Fyffes confirms bananas maintain their position as the continent’s most popular fruit, with 89 per cent of consumers having eaten them in the past four weeks
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NewsFuture of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
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FeaturesNaturitalia sees strong growth potential for fresh-cut
Major Italian cooperative says its expanded partnership with Patfrut near Bologna should help it meet increasing demand from horeca and processors
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NewsDel Monte’s fruit-selling robot rolls into France
Automated banana and pineapple unit forms part of marketer’s new in-store promotion at branch of Intermarché near Paris
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PodcastsMailbag: Vertical farming, food surplus and EAT-Lancet
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer listener questions, plus Michael meets sitcom star and US Tiffani Thiessen
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NewsIGD identifies seven key retail trends for 2026
Market analyst IGD has unveiled seven pivotal trends set to shape the global food and grocery retail landscape in 2026, from cybersecurity priorities to AI-driven innovation and sustainability initiatives
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NewsThe robot from Del Monte says ‘buy my bananas’
Marketer confirms it is trialling automated merchandising units in three Chicago supermarkets to encourage shoppers to select its fruit
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NewsBranston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety
Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand
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NewsOnline sales return to Covid-era levels
Sales of online shopping at the supermarkets have risen by 12 per cent in the last four weeks, reaching highest share since March 2022
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NewsRockit under pressure as New Zealand grower enters administration
The premium apple brand’s growers have struggled lately to secure good enough margins as supply chain costs have risen
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NewsFruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign
Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots
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NewsSanLucar scores Borussia Mönchengladbach supply deal
Fruit and vegetable brand announces four-year deal to supply the club with fresh produce and promote healthy nutrition
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NewsMigo targets European expansion with ‘exceptional’ pear harvest quality
Variety owner EFC plans to expand its marketing campaign across Europe this autumn, underlining the product’s convenience and flavour