Supply news from Eurofruit
Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Groceries Code compliance issues see small increase
Waitrose is again deemed to be the most compliant retailer in GCA survey
Hort left out of energy exemption list as government says it’s ‘watching closely’
Fresh produce businesses will be left to face soaring energy costs alone after further expansion to industrial protection scheme excludes sector
M&S drops prices on 19 veg lines to attract families
Premium retailer has placed 22 lines including brassicas, garlic, courgettes and leeks into either its value or ‘dropped and locked’ ranges and lowered some prices in a bid to entice more family shoppers and double its food business
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Dynium
Collaboration will provide growers with greater flexibility and enable Fieldwork’s robots to tackle steeper inclines and wider terrain ranges,
Cavolo Nero sales up 17 per cent as fibre trend takes off
Sales of popular black kale are up as consumers responds to social media trend to increase fibre intake as a way to improve gut health and manage weight
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Dover becomes UK’s first net-zero port
The port has reached its carbon net zero goal for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation
Put procurement and planning on local election agenda, NFU urges
Farming union is asking local council candidates for the May elections to support British growers and farmers by campaigning to increase public procurement or planning reforms
Zespri reports record Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit season
As Italy achieves close to year-round supply, company records 24 per cent increase in counter-seasonal volume
Compagnie Fruitière company drives surge in Cameroon banana exports
Industry figures show shipments reached nearly 24,000 tonnes in March, up from 19,585 tonnes the previous year
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The Watercress Company aims to raise £10k for local charity
Tours and tastings will add a farm angle to community watercress festival that helps raise funds for local charity supporting young people with cancer
New Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
Italian apple suppliers express concern over Gulf conflict’s ‘long-term damage’
Industry association Assomela says higher input costs and price inflation could have serious impact on demand for fruit
Florida citrus forecast rises across multiple categories
The USDA has raised its April forecast for Florida citrus production, with increases noted across oranges, grapefruit and lemons
Soaring costs to push up stonefruit prices in 2026, says Afrucat
Association warns that rising input costs come at a difficult time for producers
Florida citrus industry likely to export less in future, admits FCC chairman
Packers remain concerned about future of USDA’s market access programme, as state contends with huge challenges at home and abroad
Capespan names new CEO as Charl du Bois steps down
Company also announces departure of chief financial officer and appointment of new chief operating officer as new executive team takes charge
Importaco and AgriSound collaborate on regenerative farming project
Food group partners with UK’s AgriSound to gauge impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards
Agriplace rebrands as Simvia as compliance data requirements grow
Software company says change marks evolution from compliance platform to trusted infrastructure for Europe’s consumer goods market
BerryWorld UK appoints Paul Avery as new managing director
Commercial director promoted following retirement of Paul Cole, who helped the company treble its sales in two decades