Markets news from Eurofruit – Page 14
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Oddbox expands in Scotland with help from PodFather
Using delivery routes planned and tracked by PodFather software, Oddbox aims to reach almost 1m households in Scotland
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Shaffe launches Master’s degree for fresh produce industry professionals
Association says the international qualification is the first Master’s designed by the industry and for the industry
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EU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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Nature’s Pride takes consumers on Avocado Tour
Led by new consumer research, Europe’s largest avocado importer wants more people to understand how they can use the fruit in different ways
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Interpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector
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Germany’s Import Promotion Desk welcomes Kenya
IPD includes Kenya as fifteenth partner country in its programme to connect producers with European import companies
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Chiquita Germany makes splash with new campaign
The marketer has laid out its towel early, as it encourages consumers in the country to save a spot for bananas
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UK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
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Hoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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Infarm opens major vertical farm in Bedford
New facility is one of Europe’s largest with capacity to produce up to 20 million plants a year for UK retail and restaurant customers
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NZ cherry exporter seeks new partners abroad
Hortinvest in New Zealand is capturing the imagination of Chinese consumers with its cherries’ story, and hopes to do the same in the UK and Europe too
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Heroic team-up for Jazz apples
Jazz partners with Warner Bros for new campaign ahead of DC League of Super-Pets movie
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EU aims to strengthen fresh produce trade with UK
‘I love fruit and veg from Europe’ campaign to boost EU exports to the UK launches in Britain this month
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Festival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
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South Africa to appeal against new EU citrus rules
CGA’s Justin Chadwick said cold treatment requirement is unnecessary, unjustified and disproportionate
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Camposol reports good progress towards year-round avo supply
As its avocado season enters full swing, the company has announced plans to strengthen sourcing in Spain, Morocco and Portugal
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New EU cold treatment rules for RSA citrus to come into effect on Friday
The regulations were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on Tuesday
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Turkey looks abroad for production potential
Turkish authorities are seeking to lease farmlands in Africa and Latin America to grow crops for domestic consumption and export purposes
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Oh My Greens opens Swedish vertical farm
Netled’s Vera vertical farming technology will help OMG produce high-quality herbs for ICA