Fresh Produce

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 Del Monte Produce Appoints New Independent Board Member

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the appointment of Charles E Beard Jr to its board of directors as an independent member. Presently, he serves as...

Newlat Group Acquires Major Stake In Centrale del Latte d’Italia

Newlat Group has signed a binding agreement for the purchase of a 46.24% share in dairy company Centrale del Latte d’Italia (CLI). The agreement t...

Lemon Prices In Europe Double Due To Increased Demand

The coronavirus crisis has led to a boom in demand for lemons in Europe and the rest of the world, with prices almost doubling due to insufficient producti...

Irma Rolls Out First Danish Strawberries Of The Season

Coop Denmark has announced that the first Danish strawberries of this season are now available in select Irma stores. Due to limited availability, the s...

Spar Croatia Increases Cooperation With Small-Scale Producers

Spar Croatia has expanded its cooperation agreements with an additional 60 small-scale agricultural producers across the country, which are facing supply c...

Consumers Seeking Out Healthier Snacking Options Across Europe, Study Finds

Consumers are increasingly seeking out healthier options, including fruit and vegetables, while snacking, opening the door for greater innovation in this a...

Norwegian Salmon Sales Drop 15% In Run Up To Easter

Sales of fresh whole Norwegian salmon were 15% lower in the week running up to Easter, compared to the corresponding week the previous year, as the coronav...