Fruitnet’s coverage of key developments in the fresh produce retail arena.
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Supermarket saw biggest sales decline after shrinking their organic ranges in response to changing consumer behaviour
Retailer says it is cutting the price of its homegrown strawberries to encourage shoppers to buy British
Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market
Second Applepairing campaign brings Val Venosta apples together with premium Italian deli products in retail stores
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
Korean supermarket chains commit to sourcing more fruit and vegetables from high-tech production sources
JWM Asia and An Minh form joint venture to become a new distribution partner for Zespri in the Vietnam market
The Fresh Produce Consortium has united with the Horticultural Trades Association and British Potato Trade Association, urging the government to help secure the future of the industries in the face of huge challenges
Discounting round has echoes of supermarkets’ strategies over Christmas
Convenience retailer has got fruit into stores four days earlier than last year
John Gray’s Nuffield Farming study highlights potential of gene-editing, data-driven production and new markets to help growers improve returns
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
The Summer Berry Company has produced 50t more strawberries than this time last year
First pink pomelos sold by Korean retailer after Vietnam gained access in 2024
Group enjoyed revenue growth despite subdued consumer sentiment and poor economic forecast, and announces €16bn investment programme up to 2028
Supermarket says it is in a healthy position as market competitiveness hots up
Ariane-Fuji cross is gaining momentum, particularly in Vietnam, on the back of marketing efforts from Blue Whale as the variety reaches 200 containers in the region
Store offers low-priced fruit and veg to make healthy eating accessible to all
The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions
Four-count honey mango clamshell offers convenience and value to mango shoppers
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
Discounter says it invested £14bn with UK businesses in 2024
Data expert says expansion will bring even greater visibility to shopper behaviour
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
Key figures in production, retail, wholesale and sustainability confirmed in first wave of Festival of Fresh speakers
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
Grower Veganis teams with an Austrian retailer to bring the pepper to the latter’s premium organic range
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
FPJ’s Mediterranean Special explores the big challenges and opportunities facing suppliers in the region, including climate change and new varieties
Buyer, South-East Asian retail group Macrovalue, already operates Giant and Cold Storage brands in Malaysia.
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce report on price and value chains finds 70 per cent of operators are thinking of exiting the industry within the next two to three years
The food assurance scheme promises significant improvements following publication of the Farm Assurance Review
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables