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 gets closer to the customer
Matthieu Maxant, chief operating officer at Sakata Vegetables Europe, outlines how the seed company’s customer-centric approach is driving its innovative breeding programmes
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
Kaufland once again in the firing line over banana pricing
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
Berry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
Morocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
Belgian strawberry suppliers mark start of new season
The strawberry campaign is kicking off in Belgium, with the first sale of the season by BelOrta growers Colembie and Colemberry, and a day of activities planned by Hoogstraten
Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
Produce prices could rise “within days”, Target CEO warns
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico will be felt almost immediately by US shoppers, Brian Cornell said
Greece targets supermarkets for greater transparency on pricing
Deceptive supermarket promotions are in the firing line across eastern Europe and Greece, as governments look to protect farmers and consumers
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