Industry analysis from Eurofruit
Analysis and insight for the European fresh produce business.
Comment: Canada remains open for business
CPMA president Ron Lemaire says countries including Mexico could supply more produce to Canada if tariffs push up price of US imports
Comment: Trade war could damage US agriculture
Kevin Moffitt, former CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, tells Fruitnet exporters in the US will lose out as Canada and Mexico imposes retaliatory tariffs
Wakate teams up with coffee growers to sow sustainability
Female empowerment project aims to protect the environment and promote biodiversity in Colombia’s Caldas region
Future-proofing fresh produce logistics
Julie Hanson, European director of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the international voice of temperature-controlled logistics, analyses the trends shaping European cold chain logistics
Comment: Data tools drive Driscoll’s improvement
Fresh4cast and berry marketer Driscoll’s were nominated for a Technology Champion Award at the recent FPC Fresh Industry Awards. We asked Fresh4cast’s Michele Dall’Olio to tell us more
Conversations
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
If the climate threat is so urgent, why not talk about it?
The presidential contenders’ wildly differing views on the climate threat appeared indecisive in the US election, but the reasons behind this may be instructive for fresh produce businesses globally
Comment: Fresh produce packaging trends for 2025
Expect to see more plant-based, tech-enhanced, and even edible fresh produce packaging this year, as artificial intelligence continues to shape the business
Cecilio Peregrín elected as new president of Fepex
Board also appoints Joan Serentill and Jose Vicente Almudever as vice-presidents for fruits and flowers and plants
Comment: Is the EU-Mercosur deal good or bad?
The agreement seems positive for fruit and vegetables – provided the fine print can be carefully negotiated
Comment: Pink Lady changed the face of apple marketing
As the founder of Pink Lady Europe steps down, Chris White recalls his first encounter with the apple in Australia during the early 1990s
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Comment: Fruit and veg are ‘cannon fodder’ in trade wars
Californian produce trader John Pandol reacts to Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports
Arra Technical Days: innovation and resilience in Brazilian grape production
This month, the Grapa Brazil team hosted Arra Technical Days, an event showcasing the innovation, resilience and adaptability of Arra grape varieties in Brazil, writes Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing at Grapa Varieties
South Africa prepares for positive stonefruit season
Growers are predicting a better export season after 2023/24 was disrupted by weather and logistical issues
Canadian ports hit by strikes
Container operations at main ports currently suspended
Ambrosia unveils new Spanish marketing campaign
Multi-channel campaign seeks to position Ambrosia as the ideal choice for the whole family
Concern in Africa as winds of change sweep through Washington
Trump’s election victory is causing uncertainty for the future of Africa-US trade
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports
Persian limes, bananas, avocados and passion fruit fuel increase in shipments between January and September
Valencia and Spain are suffering, but they will rise to the challenge
Despite last month’s devastating floods, Spain will keep Europe supplied with fruit and vegetables
Comment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
Comment: How to recover fresh produce claims effectively
Lina Jasutiene, MD of Hamburg-based cargo claims recovery specialist Recoupex, explains how to reclaim for damaged cargo