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Fruitnet’s coverage of key developments in the fresh produce retail arena.
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
A study from the UK’s University of Bath has shown how labelling lone bananas as ‘sad singles’ increases consumer empathy, boosting sales by 58 per cent
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
Supermarket is also working with Len’s Light to encourage farmers to socialise
Leading German grocery retailer has invested more than €60mn to build a brand new handling and ripening centre for imported fresh produce
IG International celebrates with ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh grapefruit and lemons
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
Plant Sciences’ Steve Nelson fears impact on winter imports from Mexico will mean a rise in prices for buyers in the US
Five-year supply agreement marks parent company Greenfood’s first major fruit and veg supply deal in the Norwegian market
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
Supermarket reports a 600,000 increase in veg-led dishes sold in the past year
Global Fruit Point’s Thies Claussen and Frutania’s Volker Kötting head up new committee with focus on quality issues
Red Rich says well-timed rainfall and an organised packhouse turned the season around following a slow start
Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
Planned duties on Mexican and Canadian imports risk higher prices for consumers and damage to supply chains
Californian produce trader John Pandol reacts to Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
The discounter is donating thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income communities via Company Shop Group
New technologies including AI are vital ingredients in any future success, delegates at ICOP in Portugal are told
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
Retail grandee is a former chief executive of the supermarket
Fund was created in partnership with impact investment firm, Artesian, and includes a A$60mn investment through Frontiers
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
The company’s fresh produce sales fell in the third quarter of 2024, but its added-value offers fared better
Dole officially debuted the Smurfs’ co-branded Truval Pear packaging at the CIIE Exhibition in Shanghai
Discounter makes move to reduce packaging and food waste
Discounter reports highest increase in shopper visits across the sector and strong growth in fresh produce
Wholesale business aims to provide full service to retail and foodservice outlets
China and other markets in Asia have the capacity to absorb surge in Chilean cherry volumes, says JWM Asia’s GM of trade, Danny Guo. But he cites quality control, channel diversification and targeted marketing as key to success
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
Vertical farming business prevails in Deli category at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards, as well as picking up top prize for Champion of Champions
New trays for delicate berries remove need for absorbent pads, reducing weight and making packs fully recyclable at kerbside
