All Consumers articles
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NewsFood Waste Action Week shows how people can ‘make food go further’
Survey highlights economic and environmental benefits of avoiding food waste, with average UK household of four wasting £200 worth so far in 2026
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NewsAnalysis: Italians buy more fruit and veg as big retailers strengthen grip on market
Consumers in Italy bought more fresh produce in 2025 for first time in years, with packaged and organic products performing especially well
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NewsChilean avocado consumption keeps on growing
Per capita consumption has risen from 2kg in 2000 to almost 9kg in 2025
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PromotionFruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsEntries open for MOYA 2026
Australasia’s premier marketing award for the fresh produce and floral industries returns in 2026 as part of the Horticulture Awards for Excellence
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NewsFresh Forward celebrates exceptional growth of Bachata strawberry
Fresh Forward’s Bachata strawberry programme is expanding into new regions, with production ramping up significantly for the 2026/27 season to meet rising demand
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NewsDutch fresh produce consumption rises slightly in 2025
First consumption increase in the Netherlands for several years comes as demand for fresh convenience evolves
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NewsProduce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
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NewsNew Zealand wraps up challenging cherry season
Quality prioritised as volumes drop in the wake of poor weather
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AnalysisAubergines offer consumption hope
Efforts to arrest declining vegetable consumption have largely been futile, but the versatile aubergine offers a way to attract a younger audience
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NewsMelinda struts its stuff at Milan Fashion Week
Apple supplier’s Dolcevita variety takes centre stage in promotion modelled on style and chic of city’s alta moda festival
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PodcastsFruit delays, AI fears and why mascots should take to the streets
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman and Carl Collen digest the gossip and goings on at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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NewsJazz apples to feature alongside Jeremy Clarkson at Farm-Fest
Apple brand’s sampling tour to visit new festival showcasing farmer livelihoods and skills, with appearances from industry celebrities
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FeaturesEosta talks Raingrown initiative and Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Organic specialist is driving transparency with its Raingrown initiative, while targeting young consumers through its Fruit Heroes brand
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NewsZespri launches 2035 strategy with ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand
Strategy supported by three strategic drivers of unleashing brand demand, transforming global supply and creating a product portfolio of the future
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NewsEfficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
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NewsACCC raises concerns over supermarket produce pricing practices
Consumers have raised concerns about being charged per item instead of by weight
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NewsSpace food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts