Industry analysis from Eurofruit
Analysis and insight for the European fresh produce business.
Spain’s exports fell nearly 10 per cent in January
Fepex report shows year-on-year drop in January fresh produce export volumes, although value increases
FAO highlights costs of a healthy diet
FAOSTAT data portal shows that Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest cost of a healthy diet compared to other regions
Spanish imports soared in 2022
Fepex says that imports increased in both volume and value, continuing the trend seen in recent years
OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
IFPA releases State of the Industry Report
Association study covers economic and consumption data, key trends and looks at the industry’s future prospects
Conversations
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
EC publishes school fruit and veg programme report
Some 54.6 per cent of European children consumed fruit, vegetables and milk in those schools utilising the community promotion programme
UNCTAD report highlights occupation’s impact on Palestinian producers
UN Conference on Trade and Development calls on international community to demand Israel lift restrictions on Palestinian economic activity, stressing the limitations for producers
Supply chain disruption set to continue, finds logistics report
Uncertain conditions continue to put pressure on supply chains, says Logistics UK
Avocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
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Five trends that will shape the apple business
Comment: Several factors play an important role in making fresh apples even more popular with consumers
EFSA reveals new pesticide report
The latest annual report from the European Food Safety Authority shows that nearly 95 per cent of samples fell within legally permitted levels
Europe’s fresh produce trade: five key insights
Published this week, Fruit Logistica’s latest European Statistics Handbook is free to download
Wok cucumbers and celtuce star in NCGM Trends Report
Other emerging foodservice trends include foraged sea vegetables, potato milk, gut health and a continued boom for British produce
GPG analyses latest trends in raspberries
Jamie Petchell showcases GPG/James Hutton's offer and looks at how the industry might develop in future
Sector must act to fill consumption gap
Freshfel Europe has launched the latest version of its Consumption Monitor
Transport trouble for Moroccan exporters
Two leading fruit exporters say they have adapted their operations to cope with some major logistical challenges
Are we turning the corner with Aldi banana price rise?
Banana Link's Alistair Smith looks at the implications of Aldi’s decision to increase the box price of bananas in 2022
Report reveals grower concerns about greenwashing
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability