All Convenience articles
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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
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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AnalysisDutch fresh produce consumption rises slightly in 2025
First consumption increase in the Netherlands for several years comes as demand for fresh convenience evolves
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NewsProduce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year
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AnalysisAubergines offer consumption hope
Efforts to arrest declining vegetable consumption have largely been futile, but the versatile aubergine offers a way to attract a younger audience
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NewsConvenience trend sustains sales growth for Greenfood
Swedish food group Greenfood reports modest sales growth for 2025, driven by increases for its Picadeli and Food Solutions units
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NewsSpace food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
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NewsDaily Dose supports digestion with new apple cider vinegar shot
Exclusive launch at Whole Foods Market is accompanied by three new smoothies, featuring berries, mango and greens