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.
Fear of price rises and shortages without action
Price increases and potential shortages loom if the government and retailers don’t provide support, UK vegetable growers warn
Belgian potato suppliers eye UK market opportunities
Warnez and The Potato Chef think they can offer something different with their niche varieties and innovative NPD
Keep ‘em peeled: a round-up of April Fools’ day produce pranks
Dole, Eosta, Florette, Del Monte and a whole bunch of Dutch companies put some serious effort into this year’s silliness
Unilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
First South African citrus forecast points to continued growth
Another record season is on the cards for South African citrus exporters despite the current turmoil across the world
French supplier Lagache targets European neighbours with new exports division
Lagache FreshCo will focus on supplying the UK and several other European markets, led by former BelOrta sales and marketing director Jo Lambrecht
Easter 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
Defra awards councils £155k to improve public procurement
Five English councils have been awarded government grant funding to increase the health, sustainability and local sourcing of food buying, with an emphasis on fruit, veg and pulses
Mexico exports first mamey sapote to the UK
The two-tonne consignment was shipped by Yucatán grower Huertas Magaña
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Ali Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
Capper will step down from British Apples and Pears to take over leadership of berry trade body, following retirement of Nick Marston
First new-season Jersey Royals reach M&S stores
Products arrive in 80 stores despite one of the wettest planting seasons on record
Compagnie Fruitière grows share of Cameroon banana export deal
Strong performances from CDBM and CDC offset slight decline at PHP, as Central African nation increases shipments to foreign markets
Fairtrade launches Global Strategy 2026-2028
The non-profit organisation’s three-year plan addresses fair prices, market access and climate adaptation
Finding the right technology in the berry business
Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category
Tevel secures funding for flying robot harvesters
Israel-based agritech company raises US$18m in Series C funding as it works to address labour shortages in fruit supply chains
New campaign to promote European avocados and mangoes
Spanish group Intertropic rolls out €9mn marketing project with EU support, starting in Spain and extending to France, Italy, and the UK
Spanish fresh produce exports decline 8.5 per cent in January
Citrus, particularly oranges and mandarins, drove the decrease, while persimmon exports showed strong growth
Licensed apples are ‘priority’ as Vip enjoys club classics
As Cosmic Crisp becomes Europe’s first year-round apple, South Tyrolean association says club varieties are at centre of its commercial plan
Food waste research sets out blueprint for redistributing 1bn meals a year
Report shows how cross-industry effort could transform the fight against food insecurity and commercially benefit the food sector