News from Eurofruit – Page 339
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ArticleAsda investment adds up for avocados
New machine that tests fruit's acoustic resonance has enabled the retailer to sell it at different levels of ripeness
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ArticleIDC calls EU-wide port strike
Two-hour stoppage will take place across European ports on Thursday in solidarity for Spanish workers
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ArticleCarrefour picks Plassat replacement
French retailer Carrefour has announced that Fnac boss Alexandre Bompard will take on the role of CEO from mid-July
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ArticleNature's Pride boss Shawn Harris steps back
Founder will remain on management board as Fred van Heyningen and Adriëlle Dankier assume daily control
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ArticlePlant health and trade top Europatat agenda
Delegates traveled to Brussels with the aim of discussing how to "make the European potato trade great again"
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ArticleBrexit could disrupt EU banana market
European producers fear volumes could be diverted from the UK to the EU in the wake of Brexit
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ArticleSpecial Fruit faces berry dip
The effect of the hot weather in Portugal has been to speed up berry production, causing a sudden drop in available volumes, says the Belgian importer
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ArticleAmazon to acquire Whole Foods Market
Online retailer ready to take major step into bricks-and-mortar retailing by merging with the US-based supermarket chain
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ArticleBratigny makes Marcellette acquisition
The French wholesaler has further strengthened its presence at Rungis wholesale market in Paris with the acquisition of high-end Marcelette
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ArticleConsumers want more than ever before
In future, suppliers must deliver health, transparency and convenience in a fast-changing, digitally engaged market
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ArticleContainer dearth hits Brazilian exports
Ship owners chasing higher rates are diverting reefer containers to other parts of the region
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ArticleLuLu steps up efforts on multiple fronts
The UAE retailer is embarking on initiatives to address childhood obesity and promote local and organic produce, while continuously seeking out products from new origins
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ArticleOpportunities abound in SE Europe
Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe returns to Belgrade, offering expert analysis of potential growth areas for the trade
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ArticleSenegalese mango first for OTC
Groups first container of organic Kent mangoes from Senegal is set to hit Europe
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ArticleCounting the cost of food production
The effort to calculate the true costs of food production, including the less evident impact on the climate, soil, water and health, is gaining support
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ArticleUS poll shows opposition to merger
The potential merger between agrochemical giants Bayer AG and Monsanto has concerned Americans over its likely impact on jobs and food safety
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ArticleLove my Salad promotes tomatoes
Rijk Zwaan's vegetable campaign joins with Prominent Tomatoes to showcase the fruit to bloggers
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ArticleLack of labour threatens Jerte cherry season
Fruit could be left on trees as growers face a severe shortage of pickers according to local reports
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ArticleConvenience drives growth in Middle East
Dubai-based NRTC has added a fresh-cut division, banana coldstore and new retail outlets as its expansion continues
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ArticleDel Monte reveals Middle East expansion plan
The Middle East region is a fast moving market and Fresh Del Monte is intensifying its efforts to adapt and anticipate changes