Retail news from Eurofruit
Important developments in Europe’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Mission Produce launches ‘World’s Finest’ campaign
Campaign debuts with new Retail-Ready Mango bags ahead of IFPA
Tesco invests £4mn to provide fruit and veg for 400 schools
The UK retailer expects to see overall fruit and veg intake for pupils increase by 23 per cent, as it looks to improve healthy eating
Rijk Zwaan: room for sweet pepper growth in Asia
Vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan hosted a sweet pepper seminar in Hong Kong at the start of September to discuss the “enormous” market potential in the region
UK beetroot to enter US market after NFU campaigning
Exports will be worth approximately £150,000 a year, according to Defra estimates
Greenfood and Dagab bolster fresh-cut collaboration
In Sweden, Greenfood and Dagab have announced the extension of their partnership to help consumers add more healthy, convenient food to their diets
Trade comes together at Summit in Chile
Joint Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica business meet-up in Santiago on 22 October provides engaging content and networking opportunities
Driscoll’s marks UK brand launch with ‘Devoted to Delicious’ campaign
Driscoll’s officially launches its brand in UK retail sector following acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited in 2022
Inside Russia: sanctions and inflation put produce imports under pressure
Reports suggest the country has experienced its most severe price inflation in 25 years, but what does that mean for this traditionally import-dependent produce market?
Organic market ‘booming’ for certain produce categories
Italian marketer VIP and Dutch importer Eosta report significant growth in demand for key products like apples, grapes, and mangoes
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Plenty on Canada’s plate
Canadian trade body CPMA has a lot to think about this year, from protecting the industry’s interests on packaging to helping boost fresh produce consumption, according to president Ron Lemaire
Asia Fruit Logistica wraps up stellar show
More than 13,000 trade visitors meet with some 760 exhibitors from 42 different countries and regions
Lidl to push fresh fruit as UEFA Europa League and Conference League sponsor
Partnership will see discounter encourage fruit consumption, conscious nutrition and an active lifestyle
Rockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
New tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage
Tesco partners with Rijk Zwaan to launch ‘UK first’ orange-fleshed watermelon
Spanish-grown variety is available at selected stores, with retailer looking to gauge customer experience
Sekoya unveils Livie Blueberry Dispenser
The dispenser is Sekoya’s latest move to develop the snacking category for its blueberry varieties
Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Grocer 33 price comparison survey finds Aldi 2p cheaper than Lidl for basket of 33 grocery items
Signs of return to form for Italy’s stonefruit sector
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
Rijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region