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.
BayWa invests in dried fruit and nut business
Group’s business unit Cefetra takes majority stake in Hamburg-based Heinrich Brüning
Gulf anticipation for Pakistani mango season
Demand is high ahead of the arrival of Pakistani mangoes in the UAE, with production volumes down due to severe weather conditions
Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability
Southeast Europe connects at Freskon fair
The Freskon exhibition returns to Thessaloniki on 12-14 May, connecting producers with international buyers and hosting the International Apple Congress
A positive first season for Cosmic Crisp apples
Marketers Vog and VIP say their first commercial campaign has gone well, and say more fruit will be available in 2023
BelOrta tomato range constantly evolving
From yellow to brown, large and small, loose and on the vine, BelOrta’s tomato range continues to develop, with the Belgian cooperative always on the lookout for new varieties
Azura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions
Naturitalia puts Melinda in Asia’s shop window
Following its recent market debut, Italy’s most popular apple brand is making a name for itself among buyers in the region
Lidl backs scheme to boost biodiversity
GlobalGAP audit is first standard to foster plant and animal life around Europe's fruit and vegetable production
VIP ready to withstand "severe disruption"
Apple supplier maintains focus on sustainable production and technological investment to keep market advantage
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Shift to online impacts footprints
Consultancy Scala has urged businesses to consider the effect of the growth of eCommerce on their carbon footprints and to take action
UAE’s GMG acquires Géant
GMG has acquired 18 hypermarket and supermarket locations in the UAE from Urban Foods, plus exclusive expansion rights
Shanghai lockdown extended
Fresh produce trade faces supply chain disruption as Covid-19 measures continue
Muddy Boots upgrades cold chain solution
Hardware advances to reduce food waste and strengthen Greenlight Quality Management portfolio
RedPop takes first bite of European market
First ever commercial campaign for new, branded variety described as "perfect snack apple" has begun
Dole creates new exotics division and consumer label
World's largest fruit and vegetable company will introduce Dole Exotics and BE Exotic at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Fruitbox 79 - Iryna Kukhtina, Ukraine Berries Association
As the country struggles for its survival, what does the future hold for Ukraine's fresh produce business?
Alcampo expands sustainable F&V offer
The Spanish retailer now provides up to 40 sustainably grown fruit and vegetable products
Apeel creates retail advisory board
Board will support Apeel's growth and look to increase innovation in fresh produce
UK grape sector ‘needs to focus on value’
Retailers and suppliers must seize opportunity to add value to their offer amid price competition and surging input costs, say industry experts