Important developments in Europe’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Retailer’s share of Spanish market edges up 0.6 per cent to 27.6 per cent
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
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
Latin American, African and Caribbean industries repeat calls for action ahead of next week’s World Banana Forum
Amazon’s food retail business has set its sights on New York as the place to launch a brand new convenience store format
Company says it plans “aggressive” expansion of supply base across North and South America as retail demand for premium-quality blueberries continues to grow
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
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai
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
Swedish retailer teams up with Swedish Growers Association to develop 10ha facility that will ultimately supply 8,000 tonnes of tomatoes per year
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A special event held ahead of Fruit Logistica showcased the growth potential for blueberries globally and the advantages Egypt offered the market as a supplier
A lack of consumer knowledge about tomato varieties and their different uses, and an absence of in-store assistance, leave many shoppers overwhelmed and likely to reach for the cheapest option, warns RedStar’s Martijn van Keulen
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
Supermarket and supplier AMT Fresh believe new mandarin hybrids could replace clementines in the UK
Global Tomato Congress takes place on 14-15 May in the Hague, bringing tomato experts together to explore what influences consumer purchases and how best to communicate on taste and health
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
Defra reclassifies large number of EU fruit and veg as medium-risk, dealing ”severe blow” to UK fresh produce industry
Retailer is first in Slovenia to phase out the bags from all of its fresh produce departments
Moroccan tomato growers have recovered well from last summer’s brutal heatwave, but ToBRFV issues in Spain mean an impact on European tomato supplies remains possible