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.
SanLucar forges ahead with Asian expansion
Premium brand now available in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China
South Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
Marcus De Luca appointed as Kölla Nova managing director
The experienced produce professional brings 25 years of industry expertise to strengthen the company’s specialist discount retail supply division.
Bloom Fresh unveils antioxidant-rich red-fleshed grape Boombites
‘Superfruit’ grape with deep red pulp and high levels of anthocynanins debuts at M&S and Ocado
Brio defies stagnant organic market with 21 per cent sales growth
Italian organic fruit and vegetable specialist posts impressive increase to €67.3mn, bucking the trend in a market experiencing minimal growth in consumption
Greenfood reports strong Q2 results with increased profitability
Swedish fresh produce marketer Greenfood has announced strong second quarter results for 2025, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 16.1 per cent to SEK139.3mn, driven by improvements across all business areas
Israeli exporters report signs of possible boycott as Gaza war continues
Fresh produce exporters in Israel suggest retailers across Europe are quietly ceasing procurement of Israeli goods, as Gaza’s humanitarian situation worsens
Biedronka pioneers sale of Polish-grown table grapes
The Polish retailer has begun selling domestically grown green and black table grapes in 660 stores, expanding its commitment to local sourcing
Metis plums debut new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco
Launch from Coveris reflects growing trends for paper-based and branded packaging in UK
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OSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology
Delhaize switches to cardboard punnets for Belgian strawberries
Belgian supermarket chain has introduced new cardboard packaging for its locally-grown strawberries, aiming to save 17 tonnes of plastic this year alone
Fidelio to acquire Nordic Capital’s stake in Greenfood
Stockholm-based investment group Fidelio set to acquire Nordic Capital’s majority stake in fresh produce marketer Greenfood, building on its 15-year minority shareholding to support the company’s international growth ambitions
Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales
The UK’s largest food retailer unveils new initiative that rewards customers with Clubcard points for purchasing fresh produce, as it aims to address declining fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide
Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries
Food security report exposes climate change risks for UK importers
Study urges suppliers to take action to avoid empty shelves, with half of UK fruit and veg imports facing severe climate threats by 2050
South African citrus exports to US face tariff deadline
South African citrus exporters are racing against time as their conventional reefer programme to the US enters its final phase before new tariffs take effect on 1 August
Co-op debuts Mojito-flavoured grapes
New variety Mojito Fresh will be available in select stores from early next week
New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
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