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.
Moroccan berry volumes curbed by cold
Adverse weather is creating challenges for Moroccan berry growers, limiting volumes and keeping prices up, as demand from the UK remains firm
IGD launches new weight loss jab insight series
New series will use diary tracking of GLP-1 users plus expert insight to help food businesses navigate impact of weight loss medication as users overtake numbers of those on vegan diet
Tru-Cape cultivates new connection with Harvard Business School
Students on immersive work placement scheme offer fresh ideas on how to sell apples in export markets
Transnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
First South African blushed pears of the season expected in Europe
Optimal growing conditions and new varieties position South Africa as world leader in blushed pear category
Sun World grape varieties gain traction in Namibia
Breeder has announced licensing agreements with multiple Namibian exporters, strengthening its presence in early season production regions
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
New Amazon Now service offers ultra-fast delivery of fresh produce
Retail giant has ramped up its focus on speed with a new service delivering fruit, veg and household essentials in under 30 minutes
Lion’s Mane supplier rebrands in response to ‘surging demand’
The freshly-named Urban Farm-Produce said it is rapidly expanding to cement its position as leading nationwide supplier of the popular functional mushroom
Waitrose bananas to join Waitrose Foundation
By this summer, all Waitrose bananas will carry the Fairtrade and Waitrose Foundation labels, as the retailer steps up its commitment to banana farming communities
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Vogue and Veg Power hail ‘year of the cabbage’
Brassica staple to get campaign attention as social media trend builds and fashion title Vogue lists cabbage health benefits
DP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
Swissport opens first UK perishables centre at Heathrow
New centre features temperature controlled handling areas and a Border Inspection Post to enable processing of imports of fresh produce and seafood
StepacPPC develops packaging to extend pitaya freshness
New bulk packaging film protects fruit during extended storage and shipment
Fresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand
US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela
DP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs
Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes
Vertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
Chiquita harvests first banana crop after resuming operations in Panama
After months of paralysis, the multinational said the first exports are scheduled for February
NCGM wholesalers complete move to new Buyers’ Walk
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of New Covent Garden Market has been reached this week after 15 wholesalers joined those already in Block B, with the new walk now fully operational
Greenstone introduces IP risk management platform Argus
Web-based tool is designed to give breeders, growers, and suppliers single point of reference on legal, commercial and operational risks