Markets news from Eurofruit

Essential stories, analysis and research from Europe’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.

Rungis

Rungis turns to Suez to lead waste effort

2024-03-18T12:58:00+00:00By

The French wholesale market has recruited environmental services group Suez to implement measures to boost the sorting and recovery of waste at the market

Dalia Ghassan Awdi

Awdi Gardens eager to show off quality of Lebanese produce

2024-03-15T10:19:00+00:00By

Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit

Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale

Blue Whale aims for resilience through (Re)Generation

2024-03-14T16:30:00+00:00By

(Re)Generation Fruit, a Blue Whale-led consortium in France, is seeking to support the ecological transition of the sector while providing vital economic resilience for its growers

Mercadona

Mercadona posts record profits for 2023

2024-03-14T10:11:00+00:00By

Retailer’s share of Spanish market edges up 0.6 per cent to 27.6 per cent

Global Tomato Congress 2023

Global Tomato Congress provides consumer insights

2024-03-13T13:04:00+00:00By

Key speakers at Global Tomato Congress will offer delegates the benefits of their consumer research into what shoppers are looking for in terms of taste, look, packaging and messaging when the tomato event returns to The Hague on 14-15 May

Fairtrade bananas

More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs

2024-03-12T12:37:00+00:00By

The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation

How the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will look

Photos: Whole Foods Market’s new Daily Shop format

2024-03-07T14:07:00+00:00

Amazon’s food retail business has set its sights on New York as the place to launch a brand new convenience store format

Sekoya blueberries

Mastronardi Produce joins Sekoya blueberry club

2024-03-07T13:43:00+00:00

Company says it plans “aggressive” expansion of supply base across North and South America as retail demand for premium-quality blueberries continues to grow

RedPop apples packs

RedPop returns to shake up apple category

2024-03-07T12:30:00+00:00By

With around 8,500 tonnes available this season and plenty more on the way, the small and sweet Italian apple has already made a big impression on the international market

Zespri pillbox

Zespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push

2024-03-01T16:36:00+00:00By

A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry

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Vanguard Water For All white grapes

Vanguard puts water conservation label on Latin American grapes

2024-03-01T13:06:00+00:00By

Water For All, a project run by Continental Fresh, offers customers chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility when it comes to preserving natural resources

SpeakerspicFPIpiece

Industry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India

2024-03-01T03:33:00+00:00By

Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai

Vip Val Venosta BioFach

Vip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar

2024-02-28T16:30:00+00:00By

Italy’s leading organic apple marketer says it has seen strong demand for its fruit in recent months across Europe

Arance rosse per la ricerca Despar Italia

Despar Italia blood orange sales aid cancer research

2024-02-28T15:25:00+00:00By

For the fourth consecutive year, the Italian retail operator has donated proceeds from its citrus sales in support of AIRC’s continued efforts to tackle the disease

Autumncrisp in Field in Hand

Grape growers gather for Sun World Autumncrisp Symposium

2024-02-28T08:06:00+00:00By

Growers and marketers come together following launch of global Autumncrisp campaign