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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Festival of Fresh 2025 attracts top retail buyers
A number of Britain’s biggest grocers will be at FPJ’s summer festival on 5 June for a day of top-level networking, insightful interviews and festival fun
Hellmann grows its market position
Logistics group reports on strong growth and an expanded market position in 2024
New direct air link set to boost Ugandan exports to UK
Ugandan Airlines route furthers country’s export push as growers level up to access international markets
Jump in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Fepex reports that the country’s fresh produce imports grew 10 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value in the first quarter
California Avocado Commission promotes Ken Melban to president
Melban first joined the CAC in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as the organisation’s vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organisation, since late 2023
Agroponiente joins Aecoc’s Food Waste Prevention Committee
Move aligns with company’s sustainability strategy
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Agroponiente joins Aecoc’s Food Waste Prevention Committee
Move aligns with company’s sustainability strategy
Picadeli Finland names Kaisa Väistö-Nurminen as new MD
Convenience brand now sells one salad every second around the world, according to owner Greenfood Group
Diversification crucial for South African citrus
The country should expand its citrus markets to counter challenges such as the US trade tariff dispute
DSI director Klop buys out founder’s share
Jan van den Adel has exited the business he created in 2011 with Jan de Sterke and Marnix van Fraassen
Chilean avo industry launches AI ag management pilot
Chilean Avocado Committee promotes new technology trial with startup Miido
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Strong start to the year for Peruvian lime exports
Q1 shipments up 44 per cent in volume and 35 per cent in value
Analysis confirms Fairtrade’s positive impact
Review of 122 studies finds that Fairtrade is contributing to several areas of sustainable and ethical trade
Kenyan vegetable exports hit by EU roadblocks
Fresh vegetable exports halve as tightened pesticide checks impact trade
South African citrus industry optimistic following Washington talks
Details of trade talks in Washington DC between the US and South Africa and reaction thereto are slowly beginning to emerge
Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on EU imports
President recommends drastic move and says US trade negotations with European Union are “going nowhere”
Driscoll’s appoints first ever chief communications officer
Berry company promotes North America marketing chief as it looks to build global brand reputation
Sinclair’s home compostable label up for sustainability award
T55 label has been shortlisted for The Grocer Gold Awards 2025
Carton Pack acquires Andolfi & C
Move boosts Carton Pack’s position as a provider of sustainable packaging solutions
Europe’s largest fruit and veg AOP appoints new president
Current president of Apo Conerpo takes up the reins following a challenging decade for predecessor Roberto Cera
Hapag-Lloyd makes good start to 2025
Shipping group says its first quarter profitability was up “significantly” despite a volatile market environment