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Pink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
Sekoya unveils Livie Blueberry Dispenser
The dispenser is Sekoya’s latest move to develop the snacking category for its blueberry varieties
Cosmic Crisp campaign takes to the skies
Branded hot-air ballons, competitions and sunset tastings on rooftops and terraces feature in new campaign
Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Grocer 33 price comparison survey finds Aldi 2p cheaper than Lidl for basket of 33 grocery items
Nergi mini kiwifruit announces return to shelves
The mini kiwifruit is increasing in popularity in countries that eat a lot berries, according to Sofruileg’s Jean-Pierre Caruel, with growth in that category boding well for Nergi
Signs of return to form for Italy’s stonefruit sector
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
Freshfel warns of the impact of promotion budget cuts
The organisation has a letter to the EC warning that the proposed redeployment of existing funds away from promotional activities could threaten the competitiveness of European fruit and vegetables
Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
Rijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
Compagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
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Dubai to develop largest fresh food hub
The emirate aims to boost its attractiveness as a trade hub with the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of Dubai’s current market
Orsero puts berries on giant billboards
Supplier underlines its commitment to sales growth in berries with two enormous advertisements in the centre of Milan
New varieties hold key to growth, experts tell Fruitnet Grape Congress
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
Regional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
Superplum lychee season begins
Sulphitation-free lychees available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai
Regional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
Retail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs
Orsero study uncovers Italy’s fruit consumption trends
Quality, seasonality, taste and ease of consumption main driveres of fruit choice, research reveals