January 07
Merger creates £400m UK produce superpower- 12th Jan
Total Produce, the spin-off company created by Fyffes' recent demerger, is to join forces with Redbridge Holdings to create a near £400 million fresh produce superpower.
Tesco reveals US brand- 30th Jan
Tesco will open in the US under a new brand name later this year.
Watercress withdrawn in salmonella scare- 16th Jan
A leading UK salads supplier withdraws watercress products because of possible salmonella contamination.
Tesco launches £80m price cuts- 2nd Jan
A supermarket price war is set to break out after Tesco announced more than £80 million in price cuts.
Pesticide to disrupt Almerian pepper supply- 6th Jan
Spanish authorities have warned that the supply of peppers from Almeria could be disrupted following the discovery of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.
Tesco to extend local commitment- 29th Jan
Tesco will be continuing to increase its stocks of UK-grown produce as it responds to customers’ desire for locally produced food, the retailer’s fruit technical manager, Shaun Doherty has said.
Green moves for Morrisons- 15th Jan
Morrisons has introduced compostable packaging to its organic fresh produce range.
Asda suffers Essential setback- 10th Jan
Wal-Mart’s attempt to break into the convenience sector has been set back after the group closed a pilot store less than a year after it opened.
Chileans rocked by Mexican rejection- 24th Jan
The Chilean fruit industry has reacted with surprise to the rejection last week of 15 containers of fruit by Mexican authorities.
Enjoy Berlin - plan your nights at Fruit Logistica- 23rd Jan
Berlin offers a variety of things to do and see after the Fruit Logistica trade fair closes for the day, according to its organisers.
