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A Fresh Challenge – The Changing Face Of The Fruit And Vegetable Sector

While the European fruit and vegetable sector is in good health, the industry is facing a number of unforeseen challenges. This article first appeared in E...

Greenyard Posts Full-Year EBITDA Ahead Of Expectations

Prepared fruit and vegetable producer Greenyard has posted adjusted EBITDA of €95.7 million for its 2019/20 financial year. This performance is jus...

EU Sets Out Support For Struggling Farmers

The European Commission has proposed measures to support farmers hit by the coronavirus restrictions, including aid to store surplus dairy and meat pr...

Mercadona Announces Arrival Of New Citrus Fruit Varieties

Spanish retailer Mercadona has announced the arrival of the Verna variety of lemon to its stores. The lemons are sourced, like the popular Primofiori va...

Fresh Produce In Europe Set To Be More Scarce As Coronavirus Strikes

Fresh fruit and vegetables will become increasingly scarce in Europe, suppliers warn, as the coronavirus pandemic hampers the global movement of ...

Maxima Sees Strong Demand For Fruit and Vegetables In 2019

Lithuanian retailer Maxima has reported a 15% year-on-year growth in the sales of vegetables in 2019, while fruit and berries saw a 33% growth. The reta...

UK Horticulture Expansion Needs Workers As Well As Water: NFU

Britain could grow far more of its fruit and vegetables with water supplies many rivals lack but may struggle to expand due to government plans to curb imm...

Iceland To Reduce Plastic Packaging On Fresh Produce By 93%

Frozen foods retailer Iceland has launched a trial campaign to reduce the plastic packaging on 38 fresh fruit and vegetable lines by 93%. The retailer h...