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.
Aldi TV series to find ‘next big supplier’
Aldi CEO unveils ‘genuine opportunity for ambitious British food and drink producers’ to take part in its Channel 4 TV series to find undiscovered suppliers
Climate is ‘top challenge’ facing European producers
European trade representative says climate is making risk management increasingly difficult, as competition with North Africa intensifies
Demand for fresh food ‘has never been stronger’
Tesco CEO Ashwin Prasad has asked suppliers to help meet rising demand for fresh, and outlined the retailer’s focus on sustainability at the NFU Conference
Dole reports robust 2025 results with revenue growth
Group delivered strong operational results in 2025, with revenue climbing 8.2 per cent despite net income declining due to one-off factors
CN Seeds ‘shocked but glad’ following news of Tozer JV
Commercial director Ian Botes says further acquisitions of breeders by growers are ‘unlikely’ after ‘surprise’ JV acquisition of veg seed competitor
NFU welcomes SFI changes
Sustainable Farming Incentive actions cut and capped but Defra pledges new funding to improve farm productivity at NFU Conference in Birmingham
Efficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
Professor Susan Jebb calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of food system as obesity crisis grows
Leading nutrition scientist calls for collaboration in UK food and drink sector to create system that prioritises health and nutrition but remains affordable
Spain’s fresh produce export volumes down
Exports declined 4 per cent to 12mn tonnes in 2025, with Fepex citing rising costs and competitive disadvantages versus third countries
Maersk rolls out support initiatives for Kenyan avocado exports
Group offers enhanced training programmes, capacity optimisation, and strategic resource positioning to ensure ‘seamless transportation’
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South African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
South Africa pledges logistics overhaul for fruit exports
The CGA has welcomed the president’s state of the nation commitment to transforming the country’s logistics infrastructure
Extreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops
Growers in Sicily and Sardinia report extensive damage to citrus, artichokes and vegetables after torrential rainfall and high winds in recent weeks
Tesco recalls prepped fruit after salmonella finding
Grape and berry medley has been recalled by retailer after salmonella was detected during testing with consumers urged not to eat
South African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
Space food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
Family Tree Farms promotes commercial directors amid global market investments
Carla San Martin and Chris Taylor have seen their roles widen as the blueberry and stonefruit producer strengthens its international footprint
South African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
Citrus prices surge as weather hits supply
Losses in Spain and Morocco set to fuel demand for early season Southern Hemisphere arrivals
Fresh Del Monte reports higher sales but lower net income in 2025
The international fresh produce company posted net sales of US$4.32bn in 2025, driven by higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates