Important developments in Europe’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
The two-day event, taking place in The Hague, opened with an overview of the global tomato business and a focus on consumer preferences
Located in Verona, the TuDay Prendi & Vai store is operated by DAO, which manages the Conad brand
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
New fresh produce CDC designed to speed up delivery of products including fruit and vegetables to 700+ stores in Netherlands and Belgium
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
This season’s excellent cherry quality and high calibres are perfect for the German market, says Yigit Gökyigit, commercial coordinator at Turkish grower-exporter Alanar Fruit Company
Whether it’s selecting the right strawberry varieties, marketing to consumers or overcoming challenges like climate change and high costs, Michiel Vermeiren, business unit manager fruit at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, sees cooperation as vital
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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Annual results highlight Tesco’s investment in prices and efficiency
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
New mobile retail displays bring together consortium’s top brands in one place
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
Retailer’s share of Spanish market edges up 0.6 per cent to 27.6 per cent