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.
Syngenta develops positive pepper properties
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
Serbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
Exhibitors from Serbia, the Balkans and elsewhere came together at Agro Belgrade to make contacts, do business and discuss the latest issues
Blue Whale reports strong start to apple season
Sales in southern European markets, particularly Spain, have been buoyant in first half of the season
Iranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
Janssen and Fresh Inset partner on produce preservation
Agreement will see Janssen evaluate Fresh Inset’s pads and labels for fresh produce storage preservation
Bakker Belgium utilises e-truck
Greenyard company introduces first Belgian e-truck to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to Delhaize
Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
Eosta hits plastic packaging savings landmark
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables
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French apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
White ‘Florida Pearl’ strawberries cause a stir
Distinctive variety owned by Emco Cal receives mixed reaction on social media following launch at M&S
IGD forecasts global retail trends
Improving supply chain efficiency and delivering value are some of the key trends expected in 2023
Driscoll’s berries scoop taste awards
Driscoll’s berry varieties awarded for superior taste by International Taste Institute
PinKids keeps up momentum with Minions partnership
Pink Lady’s children’s range of apples will bear the Minions colours in nine European countries, as PinKids continues to grow
Hortgro highlights versatility of nectarines and peaches in UK campaign
Trade body warns that returns to growers must increase as it embarks on new campaign emphasising product versatility
AMFRESH to host Festival of Fresh 2023
Innovative fruit supplier welcomes FPJ’s flagship festival to its cutting-edge new facility in Cambridgeshire in June 2023
Tune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
IDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
SanLucar kicks off Veganuary campaign
Company teams up with the cooking app Kitchen Stories for third time to celebrate a vegan January