The Packaging Pitch: Reinventing the fresh produce department

Lisa Cork asks 'in the era when Millennials are asserting their spending power, have their wants and demands for the produce department changed?'

December 01 , 2017

U.S.: Opal apple marketing campaign sees positive results

FirstFruits Marketing says it will continue to find new and effective ways to increase awareness of the apple.

December 01 , 2017

Lessons from Sweden: Leading food retailer steps up sustainability initiatives

ICA Sweden's efforts to cut food waste include providing potatoes to be used to produce mealworms, which are in turn used as fish feed on farms belonging to its private-label suppliers.

November 28 , 2017

First ever containers of Chinese pears arrive in Chile

ASOEX officials will support the promotion of the initial volumes of Chinese pears, under an agreement that is seeing the negotiation of access for Chilean pears into China.

November 27 , 2017

U.S.: New York State to ramp up production of NZ-origin Koru apples

The increase will complement volumes exported from New Zealand, where production is set to more than double to 380,000MT by 2021.

November 27 , 2017

Netherlands: Revamped Landwaart Culinair stands out from the crowd

The specialty store has a new, sleek look and feel that is unique to the Netherlands following a recent overhaul.

November 27 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: Inspirations from Amsterdam Produce Show foodie-service tour

From Instagram-driven hit The Avocado Show to a food surplus restaurant that's making waves, the event's conscientiously gluttonous tour was a treat for the senses and the mind.

November 24 , 2017

U.K.: Morrisons introduces “wonky” pomegranates

Four packs will be sold in the majority of the retailer's U.K. stores for £1.20 (US$1.60).

November 23 , 2017

Netherlands applies for Chinese tomato market access

A representative of the Dutch Fresh Produce Center believes cherry tomatoes will be particularly well received in China.

November 23 , 2017

U.K.: Five-a-day fruit & veg recommendation will be “unaffordable” for many after Brexit

New analysis by The Food Foundation shows that Brits could be spending at least £150 (US$198) more on fruit and veg per year.

November 22 , 2017