Retail news from Eurofruit – Page 8
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Blue Whale reports strong start to apple season
Sales in southern European markets, particularly Spain, have been buoyant in first half of the season
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Iranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
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Janssen and Fresh Inset partner on produce preservation
Agreement will see Janssen evaluate Fresh Inset’s pads and labels for fresh produce storage preservation
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Bakker Belgium utilises e-truck
Greenyard company introduces first Belgian e-truck to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to Delhaize
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Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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Eosta hits plastic packaging savings landmark
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables
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French apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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White ‘Florida Pearl’ strawberries cause a stir
Distinctive variety owned by Emco Cal receives mixed reaction on social media following launch at M&S
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IGD forecasts global retail trends
Improving supply chain efficiency and delivering value are some of the key trends expected in 2023
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Driscoll’s berries scoop taste awards
Driscoll’s berry varieties awarded for superior taste by International Taste Institute
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PinKids keeps up momentum with Minions partnership
Pink Lady’s children’s range of apples will bear the Minions colours in nine European countries, as PinKids continues to grow
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Hortgro highlights versatility of nectarines and peaches in UK campaign
Trade body warns that returns to growers must increase as it embarks on new campaign emphasising product versatility
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AMFRESH to host Festival of Fresh 2023
Innovative fruit supplier welcomes FPJ’s flagship festival to its cutting-edge new facility in Cambridgeshire in June 2023
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Tune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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IDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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SanLucar kicks off Veganuary campaign
Company teams up with the cooking app Kitchen Stories for third time to celebrate a vegan January
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Pink Lady kicks off season with optimism
A larger Pink Lady crop has been harvested in Italian, French and Spanish orchards this season, with the Pink Lady Association stressing its continued commitment to quality and the environment
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Asiafruit Congress: markets on the rise
The opening session to Asiafruit Congress explored opportunities in emerging markets such as Vietnam and India
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Half of supermarket apples imported – even during British season
Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research