Vegetarianism, fresh-cut in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica opener

The produce sector has been urged to capitalize on healthy lifestyle trends in Germany, where there is also a need for more fresh-cut veggie options.

February 03 , 2016

Lidl UK pledges 100% sustainable banana sourcing

The supermarket is in the process of switching its banana sourcing model, pledging to complete the objective by the end of this year

February 03 , 2016

Germany: BayWa expands into exotic fruit business

German company BayWa plans to buy a majority share in TFC Holland B.V. for €28.7 million.

February 02 , 2016

Biopesticides: A US$1.6 billion sector on the move

When the Biopesticide Industry Alliance began it had just five members. Now that number has swelled to 91 with a mix of large chemical companies and smaller, rapidly-growing innovators.

February 02 , 2016

India: Fruit and veg the driving force behind Big Basket's online expansion

One of India's leading e-commerce grocers is on the verge of contract farming arrangements for organic produce, and has seen a consumer willingness to try new items and imports.

January 28 , 2016

Low earners show moderate take-up in USDA produce incentive pilot

“I imagine policy makers will roll this out nationally,” says one of the study's authors.

January 27 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco in hot water for delayed supplier payments

Tesco seriously breached a legally binding Groceries Supply Code of Practice by deliberately delaying payment to suppliers, an Ombudsman report has found.

January 26 , 2016

El Niño will affect 2016 avocado season, says Peruvian exec

"If we reach March and there is no major infrastructural impact, that’s it for El Niño," says Camposol's Jose Antonio Gomez.

January 26 , 2016

Peru: Blueberries now a "nine-month business" for Camposol

In the first installment of a two-part feature, Camposol's Jose Antonio Gomez gives the wrap of the company's rapid transformation.

January 25 , 2016

SanLucar to show its strides in social responsibility at Fruit Logistica

Spanish produce group SanLucar has spent €7 million on social and environmental projects around the world in recent years.

January 21 , 2016