Fruit and Vegetables

Freshfel Europe Calls For Non-Discriminatory Packaging Rules For Fresh Fruit And Vegetables

Freshfel Europe has called on decision-makers to enact 'sustainable and functional harmonised packaging rules' for fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU.

Gas Tariff Hike Accelerates Rise In Russian Weekly Consumer Prices

Consumer prices in Russia rose sharply in the week to 5 December, driven by higher electricity and gas tariffs, latest data published showed, a little over...

Ailimpo Joins Freshfel’s Product Environmental Footprint Initiative

Spanish lemon and grapefruit association Ailimpo has become the latest organisation to join Freshfel Europe’s Environmental Footprint Initiative, thr...

Greenyard Closes Refinancing Deal Worth €420m

Greenyard has closed a new financing agreement for €420 million, securing financial stability in an uncertain macro-economic and geopolitical environm...

Russian Consumer Prices Drop For Ninth Week Ahead Of Rate-Setting Meeting

Russian consumer prices fell for a ninth straight week, data showed, thanks to a seasonal drop in fruit and vegetable prices, sluggish consumer demand and...

Kaufland Celebrates Two Years Of Collaboration With Demeter

German retailer Kaufland is celebrating its two year cooperation with biodynamic agriculture group Demeter.

EU To Suspend Tariffs On Ukraine Imports For One Year

The European Commission has proposed a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods not covered by an existing free trade deal to help the c...

Shoppers Buy More Fruit And Vegetables On Promotion, IGD Trial Shows

The portion of fruit and vegetables sold increased by 78% when available at a reduced price, initial data from a trial conducted in Sainsbury’s by IG...