Eurofruit

The Only Way Is Up

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:12:52 -0500

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.

Black tomatoes in Israel (by infolivetvenglish)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:11:32 -0500

Black tomatoes in Israel (by infolivetvenglish)

Box clever: Italian company GF Group has unveiled innovative...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:53:03 -0500

GF Group's F.lli Orsero banana box

GF Group's F.lli Orsero banana box

GF Group's F.lli Orsero pineapple carton

GF Group's F.lli Orsero pineapple carton

Box clever: Italian company GF Group has unveiled innovative cartons which allow easy presentation of its newly rebranded F.lli Orsero pineapples and bananas at the point of sale.

Brand New: Italian company GF Group’s new Fratelli Orsero...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:32:00 -0500

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...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:54:00 -0500

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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Apple brand KIKU has launched a video competition following the...

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:22:00 -0500

Apple brand KIKU has launched a video competition following the success of its photo contest last season. The video above was submitted by 1993tc as one of the first entries.

Installation Art: The colourful exterior of Italian apple...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:02:42 -0500

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..."

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:51:57 -0500

“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)"

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:21:34 -0400

“D = 3 × (2 T 2) × M / (10 × T)”

- Sainsbury’s finds new apple sales formula

Oslo Accord: Video from Norwegian importer Bama’s recent...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:29:00 -0400

Oslo Accord: Video from Norwegian importer Bama’s recent 125th anniversary celebration, where five leading industry figures joined Eurofruit managing director Chris White to debate the future of the international fresh produce business. Panel members included American economist Jeffrey Sachs, Dole Food Company chief executive David DeLorenzo and Nature’s Pride CEO Shawn Harris, as well as Norway’s trade minister Trond Giske and agriculture minister Lars Peder Brekk.

Italian Jobs: As Italy’s unemployment level rises and...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:50:30 -0400

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.

Buona serata! The first ever MasterChef Italia begins tonight on...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:23:53 -0400

Buona serata! The first ever MasterChef Italia begins tonight on the country’s Cielo channel…

This first edition of the Eurofruit Podcast presents an...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:43:09 -0400

This first edition of the Eurofruit Podcast presents an exclusive interview with Matt Simister and Darren Clough, two of the directors leading Tesco’s new Group Food Sourcing Division.

French Fiasco: An absence of product shipped to Europe by...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:01:00 -0400

French Fiasco: An absence of product shipped to Europe by troubled Israeli exporter Agrexco is causing a stir at the Port of Sète in France, where earlier this year a €24.5m handling facility was completed especially with the company’s European programme in mind. (Video in French.)

Sourcing Strategy: Tesco sourcing directors Darren Clough and...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:49:18 -0400

Sourcing Strategy: Tesco sourcing directors Darren Clough and Matt Simister feature on the front cover of our September issue. Inside, they reveal how they plan to bring the retailer’s entire global fruit and vegetable procurement under one roof, enabling them to coordinate supply to all of their different store networks around the world.

Fruit & Veg Tablets: Eurofruit’s new iPad edition...

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:21:01 -0400

Fruit & Veg Tablets: Eurofruit’s new iPad edition enables you to download and store the magazine for reading in the office, at home or on the move. Choose individual issues or subscribe for the entire year. The European fresh produce industry’s leading news and features publication has entered the digital age!

Click here to view the Eurofruit Magazine page in the iTunes App Store…

Maersk Line plugging ‘Maersk Reliability’ on...

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:59:51 -0400

Maersk Line plugging ‘Maersk Reliability’ on YouTube…

"There has been only a slight focus on consumer value, and we need to find a new balance. The easiest..."

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:35:16 -0400

“There has been only a slight focus on consumer value, and we need to find a new balance. The easiest way is to reduce price, but the better way is to provide a healthier product, and innovative and unique concepts. But mostly, it is providing a superior flavour experience.”

- Jelger de Vriend of Innovative Fresh, speaking at the PMA’s 30th annual Foodservice Conference & Exhibition in Monterey, California

Fresh produce on sale at a market stall in Hertford, UK.

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:11:17 -0400

Fresh produce on sale at a market stall in Hertford, UK.

A food label that actually teaches you about food

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:44:48 -0400

A food label that actually teaches you about food