Kanzi amplifies brand campaign with playlist promotion
Marketer aims to raise its sales volume with a focus on the energy consumers derive from listening to music
Dutch supermarkets run low on berries and veg
Recent adverse weather in Spain and Morocco has apparently left a number of retailers in the Netherlands short of supply
Orchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion
Company founder predicts US$1bn valuation within next five years as develops quality assessment tools and possible trading platform
Fragile food systems are “underestimated risk" to global stability
IFAD president Alvaro Lario has told world leaders that access to productive land and reliable freshwater must receive the same attention as rare minerals
Almerian growers warn of supply shortages in coming weeks
Coag highlights “critical situation” following storm Leonardo – the latest in a series of weather fronts to lash southern Spain
Citrosol advances sustainability agenda with 2024 Carbon Footprint registration
The Valencian company has once again obtained the Calculate and Reduce seal for 2024
Good Natured Berries launches heart‑shaped strawberry punnets for Valentine’s Day
Brand from Angus Soft Fruits taps into growing demand for giftable and Instagram‑ready produce with new pack design
Comment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’
Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO
MWW wins Gold GroceryAid Award for charity support
UK fresh produce importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis has received the Gold GroceryAid Award for its work supporting the national grocery charity
Asia Fruit Logistica announces Unitec as Official Technology Partner for 2026
The move reinforces the event’s strategic focus on technology and innovation in the global fresh produce supply chain
Planasa’s Blue Maldiva jumbo blueberry variety gains global traction
Breeder receives positive feedback from growers in Mexico and China about its productivity, size, efficiency, and adaptability
Dutch apples make historic debut in Chinese market
Event in Beijing marks first arrival since access was granted in November, with branded, red-skinned variety Tessa leasding the way
Fresh4U launches ready-to-eat corn as first move into prepped
Western International-based wholesaler is supplying prepped corn on the cob from India into the UK as it eyes expansion into retail supply
Chiquita resumes Panama banana exports via Costa Rica
Company expects full production to resume in second half of 2026, as exports via Port of Moín in Costa Rica get underway
Ahold-Delhaize reports on positive 2025
Retailer enjoys growth in sales and operating income despite what CEO Frans Muller calls a “rapidly shifting environment”
Asda fined half a million for food safety offences
Trading standards seized nine chilled products found to be a total of 91 days past their use-by date at an Asda superstore
Storms wipe out up to 50 per cent of Huelva’s early strawberry crop
Wind and rain have collapsed tunnels, damaged plastic covers and left many farms under water
Strong start to 2026 for Catalytic Generators
Company flags Europe as a strategic growth market and prepares to launch digital control and remote monitoring in fruit ripening operations worldwide
Labour shortage driving demand for automated cutting solutions
Customer discussions at Fruit Logistica confirmed this clear shift in the market, said Fam Stumabo
Lineage’s Kevin Marchetti joins industry leaders for GCCA Europe Cold Chain Conference
Event will discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities, share knowledge and explore innovation
Rijk Zwaan UK welcomes new MD
Promotion of Kelly Northcroft to managing director comes alongside appointment of Dave Booth as client manager (open field crops)
Rijk Zwaan unveils veggie vending machine
Seed breeder wants to encourage ‘more moments and new eating habits’ to help stimulate fruit and veg consumption
Driscoll’s showcases unusual berry pairings
Strawberries dipped in Tajin spice and blackberries served with goat’s cheese were part of a special tasting experience served up at the berry supplier’s stand in Berlin
Alegra Group achieves impressive growth as premium strategy pays off
Italian supplier reports big rise in sales, with double-digit growth across key categories including kiwifruit, stonefruit, and pears
Sorma presents clipless net packaging at Fruit Logistica
Italian machinery specialist unveils mono-material packaging solution at Fruit Logistica that eliminates metal clips
FruitMasters hosts launch of Yumio raspberry brand
Dutch cooperative unveils Yumio raspberry brand and marketing club at Fruit Logistica 2026, with plans to establish year-round sales programme
Vip faces German market pressure amid oversupply challenges
Apple marketer says large local crop and lower consumer spending have put pressure on sales, although the situation across Europe is different
Global fresh produce trade weathers the storm to spark unbeatable Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2026 once again demonstrated its status as the world’s premier business, innovation and knowledge platform for the industry
Albania’s agricultural exports on the rise
F&V exports are expanding rapidly in volume, but value growth remains more constrained
City Food & Drink Lecture announces keynote theme and panel for 25th edition
Nutrition scientist Professor Jebb to set out stark realities of diet-related ill health and ask how we can make next 25 years healthier
PrepWorld riding a wave amid fresh-cut sales boom
CEO Ben Olins reflects on the unique challenges of running a prepared fruit business at a time of growth and dynamism for the supplier
SFA releases Statistical Yearbook 2026
The first edition of the publication was launched at Fruit Logistica’s Fresh Produce Forum
Agroponiente reinforces its commitment to sustainability at Fruit Logistica
Spanish company launches new range of greener packaging at the Berlin show
Maersk aims to keep world in motion with new order
Group orders smaller dual-fuel vessels from China, targeting greater deployment flexibility than its largest container ships offer
Seedless black watermelon group targets expansion
Dolce Passione to expand again this year as consortium eyes further sales growth, with mini varieties now accounting for 60 per cent of domestic sales
Chiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development