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Essential stories, analysis and research from Europe’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to resume Red Sea sailings
Container lines redirect Gemini service back through Middle East waterway after months of lengthy diversions via Cape of Good Hope
How to succeed in the complex world of tomato breeding
Ahead of this week’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress, we speak with Marie Vendercoille, tomato crop portfolio lead at Gautier Semences
South Africa awaits clarity on AGOA membership
South Africa has been participating in the AGOA act since the early 2000s, but following years of debate the country may lose that benefit when the US government announces its final decision on the matter today (2 November).
What’s next for the tomato business?
Catch a preview of the conversation set to take shape at Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2026 in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
Ahold Delhaize to acquire Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations
Ahold Delhaize has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations in a €1.2bn deal
The Greenery targets new members and stronger collective bargaining
Cooperative celebrates three decades in business by unveiling new brand message and setting out fresh expansion strategy
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
Analysis: South African lemon floor collapses and the Valencia correction begins
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
Del Monte returns to TV with Honeyglow campaign
Commercials will showcase the multinational’s premium banana and pineapple brand
VentureFruit appoints X Fruit as New Zealand licensee for Tutti apples
X Fruit joins partners including FruitFutur in Catalonia, Worldwide Fruit in the United Kingdom, Copefrut in Latin America and Joy Wing Mau in China
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IMG Citrus achieves Florida Fair Trade first
Florida-based IMG Citrus has secured Fair Trade USA certification, making it the first citrus grower in the state to achieve the standard
Omer-Decugis and Semmaris to build Dunkirk platform
The €49mn project is set to double the French group’s fruit ripening capacity by the end of 2027
Yuksel Seeds targets flavour, resistance and Gen Z tomato shoppers
Ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, Yuksel Seeds’ downstream integration lead Nico van Vliet touches on the trends shaping the category
Sunkist leverages brand power to drive global citrus growth
Sunkist Growers is eyeing up further growth on the back of an authentic, high-quality proposition
Yello apple season returns with positive outlook
Italy’s Vip and Vog consortia have launched the new Yello apple sales season with confidence, citing favourable quantity and quality forecasts
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables fell 2.4 per cent in the first seven months of 2026
Global Table Grape Report warns of ‘crunch time’ for industry
Report urges industry-wide collaboration as table grapes face intensifying competition from chocolate, crisps, and healthier snack alternatives
Ahold Delhaize confirms start date for incoming CEO Thierry Garnier
Ahold Delhaize has confirmed that Thierry Garnier will join on 11 January 2027 as EVP before assuming the role of president and CEO in March
Verdifresh celebrates 20th anniversary of Aranda de Duero plant
Portuguese facility is currently being expanded to increase agility and efficiency as demand for convenience products continues to grow
Cosmic Crisp apples score big hit with South African shoppers
TopFruit reports that the premium variety has made a compelling debut at Checkers stores across South Africa