FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Consum puts people at the centre of its new stores
The cooperative focuses on service personalisation and makes a strong commitment to AI and robotics
Carrefour markets 400 million kilos of Spanish fruit and vegetables
Carrefour consolidates its position in Spain as a key driver of the agri-food sector in the marketing of fruit and vegetables
Marked by war
We are heading into summer campaigns marked by a sharp increase in costs, which could further strain the entire agri-food chain
Hispatec Italia makes its debut at Macfrut
The Spanish group Hispatec – with 40 years of history, more than 200 professionals, and over 750 clients across more than 30 countries worldwide – is bringing to Italy the only digital ecosystem that natively and seamlessly covers the entire agri-food value chain: from agronomic field management to international logistics, including storage, packing, marketing, and management control. A solution built over decades of experience in the most demanding fresh produce markets globally
Private label growth accelerates across Europe
As European households face mounting cost-of-living pressures, private label products have gained further traction, reaching a 50% unit share for the first time across major markets including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
BioSikelia presents a Mediterranean model for organic avocados and mangoes
Organic avocados and mangoes from BioSikelia are emerging as symbols of a new agricultural model that combines quality, sustainability, and innovation. Grown in Sicily, in the province of Siracusa, according to strict organic standards and with a strong focus on water conservation, these crops represent one of the most promising developments in the Italian fresh produce sector
Apofruit brings its latest varietal innovations to Macfrut
The cooperative lines up at the Rimini trade show at Stand 079 in Hall D1 from 21–23 April
War worsens global food insecurity
Top officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have warned that the conflict involving Iran will “inevitably” lead to higher food prices and increased global food insecurity
BerryWorld UK appoints Paul Avery as managing director
Berry supplier BerryWorld UK has appointed Paul Avery as its new managing director, effective 1 April, following the retirement of long-serving executive Paul Cole
Retail reshapes the future of fresh produce with AI and data
The fresh produce sector is entering a new phase driven by artificial intelligence, changing consumer habits and the need for more resilient supply models
Yuksel Seeds launches Yuksel Experience Showcase at Delphy Bleiswjk
Yuksel Seeds announced the opening of its Yuksel Experience Showcase (YES!) at Delphy’s high-tech glasshouse in Bleiswijk, a leading hub for horticultural innovation
ILIP showcases integrated solutions at Macfrut
From AirWave T2T R-PET® punnets for berries to HortiPack solutions and bespoke product development: ILIP presents an integrated offering for the entire supply chain
