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.
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
German event DOGK returns on 20-21 September
Leading fresh produce event considers potential major changes that are likely to shape the business over the next few years
UK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
UK and Turkey to broker new FTA
The two nations today agreed to start talks on a new bi-lateral trade deal
Festival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre
How can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
Why is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
The fresh produce department needs a complete makeover to combat falling sales, according to the UK’s top fruit supplier
AC Goatham secures new deal with Aldi
The Kent company will be Aldi’s sole supplier of British apples, providing around 45m units each year
Biedronka celebrates Colombia’s finest fare
Poland’s biggest supermarket is showcasing a range of Colombian foods as part of its Acción Colombia initiative
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Is it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
Albert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
Lidl delivers pay hat-trick
Lidl store and warehouse workers receive third pay rise in 12 months
RedPop gets a ticket to ride
The new apple variety is riding high in the UK with adverts on London’s double decker buses this spring
Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
Wooden revolution?
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
Almaverde Bio sees benefits of organic “islands”
As it opens its 50th organic branded space in Italian supermarkets, Almaverde Bio says dedicated organic areas help reach new consumers
New theme for ClemenGold
This year’s ClemenGold campaign to be anchored by a new theme: ‘ClemenGold, your language of love’
South African retailer rallies to fight hunger
Food Lover’s Market again comes to the aid of hungry South Africans as economic decline continues to affect citizens