October
Del Monte Fresh Produce revealed EurepGAP compliance across a number of international production sites, while fellow multinational giant Chiquita further strengthened its relationship with Keelings. A former partner threatened to sue Sainsbury's. The Greenery's new grower portal got the green light. Tesco meanwhile attracted interest by dubbing its range of large avocados J-Los.
EurepGAP says yes to Del Monte
Chiquita develops Keelings relationship
Sainsbury's receives Egyptian warning
Greenery portal opens doors for growers
J-Lo avocado introduced at Tesco
November
Geest and Worldwide Fruit ceased their partnership, and WWF made the reasoning behind the move clear. National media-man brands organccs a "gigantic con". M&S uncovers new set of Field to Fork standards for produce. Kent company launches prepared herbs and salads range.
Geest disposes of Worldwide Fruit interest
"Organics branded ""a gigantic con"" "
Everfresh Europe makes retail move
December
Geest, fresh from November's developments, links up with Thames Fruit to eventually create a sole import agent for Asda. Tesco named its best South African citrus supplier. Nick Scrase's short stint at the helm of The Greenery to end, and another surprise came with size problems in the Canaries.
Geest explains EVS-Thames Fruit link for Asda
