Retail news from Eurofruit
Important developments in Europe’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Sakata innovates and adapts its pepper offering
Sakata EMEA’s pepper product manager Javier Pérez discusses the latest launches, breeding priorities, and how the business is responding to challenges
France’s Jamais Trop campaign finishes strong
Throughout a summer of heatwaves, French shoppers were encouraged to enjoy the refreshment that comes from fresh fruits, vegetables and salads via a wide-ranging campaign
Fyffes launches Regenerative Agriculture Framework for tropical fruit farms
Framework covers all banana and pineapple farms by 2030 and extends regenerative practices to 40 per cent of key supplier fruit volumes by 2035
Rijk Zwaan launches mini melons for south-east Asia
New varieties for Thai, Indonesian and Singaporean markets are all small in size and sweet in taste, responding to modern consumer trends
Rijk Zwaan takes lead to address consumption challenge
Jan Doldersum recently took charge of consumer partnerships at Rijk Zwaan. In this exclusive interview, he outlines the seed company’s consumer strategy focused on getting people to eat more fruit and vegetables in markets worldwide
Asia Fruit Logistica forum explores bright future for frozen fruit
Increased use of frozen fruit as an ingredient expected to represent next phase of sector’s growth in Asia Pacific region
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 wraps up record show
Asia’s premier trade show registers its most international participation ever, attracting some 16,000 attendees from 95 countries and regions
Fewer than half of UK consumers trust food labels
Half of shoppers say organic label would make them trust a product more, as organic sales continue to climb
South African Cosmic Crisp apples make retail debut
Tru-Cape prepares to deliver first homegrown fruit from recently planted trees and describes variety as “exciting addition”
Asia Fruit Awards 2026 winners announced
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer receive the 2026 Asia Fruit Awards
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Fruit Logistica expands into India with Biofach connection
Fruit Logistica Connect India will debut at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, located alongside Biofach India
IFPA mourns passing of team member Joe Watson
Industry body has paid tribute to Joe Watson, its vice-president of retail, foodservice and wholesale, describing him as beloved by the fresh produce community
Lidl Netherlands encourages kids to grow their own
Dutch retailer’s ‘Lidl Mini Farms’ campaign offers six collectable growing kits featuring varieties such as cress, kale, and pak choi
CNIPT asks for realism on potato sales
France’s national potato organisation calls for sales strategies to adapt to account for Europe’s declining acreage and the impact of a summer of heatwaves
Fyffes' Trudi’s brand gains strong recognition in Norwegian market
Research highlights brand-building progress for Trudi’s banana label in Norway, with strong awareness and 8 per cent value growth at Coop Norway
Sun World unveils two new table grape brands
Company says Summer Blush and Flavorcrush will fill gaps in terms of both novelty and availability for consumers
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match
Marks & Spencer launches exclusive Tiqi seedless grapes
Positioned as an everyday snacking option, Tiqi is sold in 400g grab-and-go pots
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result