All Retail articles
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ArticleBelgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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NewsTariff tactic runs risk of further inflation, says breeder
Plant Sciences’ Steve Nelson fears impact on winter imports from Mexico will mean a rise in prices for buyers in the US
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NewsSweden’s Ewerman secures breakthrough deal with Engrosfrukt in Norway
Five-year supply agreement marks parent company Greenfood’s first major fruit and veg supply deal in the Norwegian market
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ArticleNorth Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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ArticleRise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
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ArticleVeg taking centre stage in meat-alternative meals, says Tesco
Supermarket reports a 600,000 increase in veg-led dishes sold in the past year
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NewsGerman trade association forms quality management team
Global Fruit Point’s Thies Claussen and Frutania’s Volker Kötting head up new committee with focus on quality issues
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ArticleDelayed start leads to positive finish for Darwin mango producers
Red Rich says well-timed rainfall and an organised packhouse turned the season around following a slow start
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ArticleConsistency key to category growth for Piñata Farms
Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering
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FeaturesThe Place to go for frozen fruit
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
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ArticleAldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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CommentComment: Fruit and veg are ‘cannon fodder’ in trade wars
Californian produce trader John Pandol reacts to Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports
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NewsTrump tariffs are disaster for produce trade, say business leaders
Planned duties on Mexican and Canadian imports risk higher prices for consumers and damage to supply chains
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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ArticleAldi dishes up festive cheer with free meals
The discounter is donating thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income communities via Company Shop Group
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NewsEuropean producers must ‘think smarter’ to survive
New technologies including AI are vital ingredients in any future success, delegates at ICOP in Portugal are told
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NewsFairtrade Fortnight drives up sales
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleSaudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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ArticleAllan Leighton returns to Asda as executive chair
Retail grandee is a former chief executive of the supermarket
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ArticleHort Innovation develops venture fund to back startup solutions
Fund was created in partnership with impact investment firm, Artesian, and includes a A$60mn investment through Frontiers