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.
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
Retailer secures world first as it partners exclusively with Bloom Fresh to launch grape brand in UK
South African citrus industry prepares for less flexibility in UK exports
The citrus industry in South Africa is preparing for reduced market access and more checks on exports to the UK under planned realigment with EU and new SPS agreement
California avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
Morrisons expands Myton Food Group overseas with new division
New international sourcing arm Myton International will connect manufacturers with the UK retail and foodservice markets across fresh produce, frozen and ambient
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Change at the top in FPJ Big 50 Products 2026
For the first time since the publication’s inception, the UK’s best-selling fruit or vegetable has changed
M&S launch beans and pulses campaign with Bowel Cancer UK
Retailer launches beans and pulses consumer campaign to help customers eat more fibre alongside £50,000 donation to Bowel Cancer UK
Banana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
Peruvian asparagus suppliers facing ‘severe’ shortage
Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks
Michigan wraps up “strong” asparagus season
MAAB reflects on marketing campaign combining retail promotions, influencer partnerships and digital content designed to drive consumer demand
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West Pak Avocado unveils new organic programme identity
US avocado supplier West Pak is challenging organic produce conventions with a gold-yellow rebrand of its organic avocado programme
F.lli Orsero fires up guacamole kits as consumers warm to avocados
Italian brand expands Duetti range with all-in-one guac pack, as consumer demand for avocados continues to grow
‘Get a variety trial wrong and breeder loses the right, grower loses the upside’
Tomer Biran, a legal consultant specialising in varietal protection, explores the IP pitfalls of trials and the commercialisation of new fresh produce varieties
Edeka elevates fresh produce chief to head office board
Germany’s largest food retailer promotes most senior fresh produce executive to board of Edeka Zentrale
Costa Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Carrefour Taiwan rebrands to reflect new ownership
New names for the hypermarket and supermarket outlets mark the French retailer’s official exit from the market
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Egypt’s Pico navigates evolving grape landscape
As warming climate changes production seasons and influences consumer purchases, supplier says adaptability is key