Marketing
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Article
Pink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
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Article
Cosmic Crisp campaign takes to the skies
Branded hot-air ballons, competitions and sunset tastings on rooftops and terraces feature in new campaign
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Article
Nergi mini kiwifruit announces return to shelves
The mini kiwifruit is increasing in popularity in countries that eat a lot berries, according to Sofruileg’s Jean-Pierre Caruel, with growth in that category boding well for Nergi
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News
Del Monte’s Precious Honeyglow pineapple wins innovation award
Personal-sized pineapple landed the ’Overall Food Innovation of the Year’ title at the 2024 Mindful Awards
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Camposol and Ninjacart bring Peruvian blueberries to India
Blueberry producer partners with Walmart-backed agri-startup to distribute fruit to more than 100,000 Indian retail outlets in over 100 cities
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
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Article
Freshfel warns of the impact of promotion budget cuts
The organisation has a letter to the EC warning that the proposed redeployment of existing funds away from promotional activities could threaten the competitiveness of European fruit and vegetables
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Article
Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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Article
Rijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
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Article
Compagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
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News
Del Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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Article
Orsero puts berries on giant billboards
Supplier underlines its commitment to sales growth in berries with two enormous advertisements in the centre of Milan
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News
Lineage launches Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
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Article
The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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Article
Outgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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News
Rijk Zwaan celebrates 100 years with honorary royal title
As part of the Dutch breeding company’s centenary celebrations, it has been granted the honorary royal title ‘Koninklijk’
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News
Port of Hamburg recognised in Asia
Port wins Best Global Seaport at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards
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Article
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
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News
Cooperatives BelOrta and The Greenery explore collaboration
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
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Article
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre launches at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre is the brand-new content hub at the heart of Asia Fruit Logistica, and it’s open to every visitor and exhibitor