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.
French plum production stays steady
Forecast broadly similar to last year’s with production in France’s main growing region set to be 10 per cent below average
War ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
Tesco says sunny weather means surge in UK strawberry supply
New-season outdoor crop starts to arrive following positive April conditions, as retailer expects roughly one million punnets in next week
M&S, Ocado and Isle of Wight Tomatoes launch co-branded range
Exclusive varieties and upgraded packaging are part of a new season summer range of tomatoes and peppers with a focus on flavour and discovery
Unifrutti unveils Sicilian citrus acquisition
The purchase of the Fondaco Nuovo operation, specialising in Tarocco blood oranges, strengthens Unifrutti’s dual-hemisphere supply model
How can the fresh produce business boost demand?
At Freshfel Europe’s annual meeting in Sicily, Fruitnet spoke to four leading industry players for their views on the consumption challenge
AFTPP funding a “strategic catalyst” for US blueberry industry
Grant will help the industry expand its presence in high-growth regions and forge partnerships with importers, distributors and retailers worldwide
Co-op first to switch to homegrown strawberries
For the fourth season running, Co-op says it is the first UK retailer to move to exclusively domestically produced strawberries
UK Packaging Pact goes beyond plastic
As the issue of waste continues to overwhelm local systems, the UK Packaging Pact aims to transform the whole UK packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action
Afresh secures US$34mn to expand AI grocery platform
Company says platform has reduced shrinkage and boosted sales at retailers including Albertsons, Meijer, and Wakefern
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New global campaign for California grapes as season starts early
Superhero-themed Lunchbox League campaign targets trade and consumers across US and 22 export markets to help drive demand
Onix hits the shelves in South Africa
AMFresh and Genesis Fresh have partnered with Shoprite to bring the 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award winner to South African shoppers
M&S drops prices on 19 veg lines to attract families
Premium retailer has placed 22 lines including brassicas, garlic, courgettes and leeks into either its value or ‘dropped and locked’ ranges and lowered some prices in a bid to entice more family shoppers and double its food business
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
Westfalia Fruit India, Sweet C, and Namdhari’s Group scoop the Fresh Produce India Awards 2026
Greenyard director to lead Freshfel Europe
Frédéric Rosseneu named as successor to Salvo Laudani, with new vice-presidents from Netherlands and Spain also appointed
Flexibility drives innovation at AVI Global Plast
Vertically integrated operations help AVI Global Plast meet changing needs of fresh produce industry and its customers.
Cavolo Nero sales up 17 per cent as fibre trend takes off
Sales of popular black kale are up as consumers responds to social media trend to increase fibre intake as a way to improve gut health and manage weight
France orders supermarkets to stop ‘deliberately misleading’ practices
Consumer affairs agency demands Carrefour, Leclerc, Aldi and Lidl cease “deceptive” marketing of fresh fruit and veg
Tesco trials AI assistant to help people write their shopping lists
UK’s largest supermarket develops AI-powered shopping assistant to offer personalised recipe ideas and automated basket creation
Agriplace rebrands as Simvia as compliance data requirements grow
Software company says change marks evolution from compliance platform to trusted infrastructure for Europe’s consumer goods market