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Eurofruit’s Tobias Gourlay reports on dramatic potential developments in the sphere of vertical farming, a model of fresh fruit and vegetable production which promises to revolutionise the way in which fresh produce is grown, sourced and delivered to market.
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Brand New: Italian company GF Group’s new Fratelli Orsero brand, which was unveiled this week. The new trademark was created following the termination of the importer’s long-standing marketing agreement with Fresh Del Monte.
Mapped out: (Click to enlarge) Infographic showing international markets for British berry and potato exports, taken from the upcoming January 2012 edition of Eurofruit.
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Installation Art: The colourful exterior of Italian apple supplier Mivor’s new packhouse, which entered full-scale operation this month.
“We will become one of the world’s most important suppliers of fruit, as Turners & Growers is represented in all key markets on all continents. The door to Asia, the highest growth market for fruit, is now wide open for BayWa’s fruit trading business.” — BayWa to take over Turners & Growers
“D = 3 × (2 T 2) × M / (10 × T)” — Sainsbury’s finds new apple sales formula
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Italian Jobs: As Italy’s unemployment level rises and consumers reduce their spending, it’s becoming harder and harder for the country’s retailers to keep shoppers spending. This month, Eurofruit talks to Germano Fabiani, head of fresh produce sourcing at Italy’s biggest grocery retailer Coop Italia, about the changing commercial landscape and the potential road ahead.
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