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.
Lidl supplies fruit and veg to European handball tournament
Retailer continues recent marketing focus on fresh food and healthy eating with another major sports tie-in
Dia spends more on fresh produce promotions to help shoppers eat more healthily
Company announces huge increase in price promotion budget for 2026 as it tries to help consumers afford a better diet
Vertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
Mercadona increases purchases of Spanish avocados
Retailer confirms it will sell more than 14,000 tonnes of the fruit in 2026
Rijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin
Mexican avocado exports to US forecast at record 2.5bn pounds
Avocados from Mexico forecasts record US import volume, citing favourable weather, consistent quality and integrated supply chain as key drivers
Fall Creek’s PeachyBlue drives category growth at Sprouts
Breeder said the sales increase showcases the power of breeding-to-shelf collaboration
Fyffes says Trudi’s brand is delivering category growth
The ethically focused brand has achieved volume growth at Coop Norway and strong value sales through Spar UK
Tierra Suelta enters peak dragon fruit season
Miami-based tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta has reported that plentiful volumes of premium dragon fruit are now available
Lidl becomes one of the top exporters of Spanish agri-food products
The German discounter’s exports of Spanish fruit and vegetable have risen by 85 per cent since 2017
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FDP Group acquires UNFI Produce
Move will see the Canadian fresh produce distributor provide a broader selection of fruits and vegetables while strengthening its position within the organic market
Jingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
Fyffes survey highlights pineapple preferences
Nielsen consumer research commissioned by Fyffes reveals pineapples now rank alongside traditional big-selling varieties
Dole France works with Intermarché to raise its brand awareness
In-store activation in more than 800 stores across France helps to boost company’s market penetration in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sunkist evokes California Navel holiday nostalgia
Sunkist Growers is reintroducing its limited-edition holiday-themed Navel orange carton and quarter bin, capitalising on seasonal demand
New initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
Aldi UK cuts vegetable prices to 8p for Christmas
Discount retailer returns with Christmas Super Six promotion, but insists it retains full support from growers with whom it has fixed-cost agreements
First seafreight cherries of the Chilean season arrive in Shanghai
Arriving vessel carried only a single container of Chilean cherries, all from grower-exporter Garces Fruit
Aldi toasts Goatham partnership as it marks 30k tonnes of British apple sales
Discounter has a 20-year contract in place with Kent-based topfruit grower
TikTok trend convinces retailer to source more premium grapes
Demand for South Korean Shine Muscat expected to be high in coming weeks, says Swedish retailer