Fruit

A Fresh Approach – Analysing The Fruit And Vegetable Market In 2020

The global fresh-produce market is thriving, but it’s also not without its challenges. ESM caught up with Cindy van Rijswick, senior research analyst...

Pepper Sales Lift Spain's Fresh Produce Exports, Report Suggests

Spain’s fresh produce exports grew 10% in volume and 5% in value in the first seven months of 2019, driven by significant increase in the demand for...

Total Produce Sees Revenue Up Two Fifths, Boosted By Dole Acquisition

Fresh produce firm Total Produce has seen its half-year revenue rise 39.6% to more than €3 billion, boosted by the acquisition of a 45% stake in Dole...

More Latvians Are Opting For Local Fruit and Vegetables, Says Maxima

Sales of locally grown fruit and vegetables saw a 10% year-on-year increase in Maxima stores in the second quarter of its financial year, according to the...

Fresh Del Monte Reaps Reward From Embracing 'Value-Added' Approach

The chief executive of fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, has said that the group is reaping the benefits from its focus towards m...

Avocado Shortages, Virgin Margaritas: Border Shutdown Could Hit American Palates

President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border would hit American consumers - in the gut. From the avocados on avocado toast, to th...

Fresh Produce Firm Greenyard Announces 'Transformation Plan'

Fresh produce giant Greenyard has announced a transformation plan, with a view to growing its EBITDA by €20 million in 2019/2020 and by €44 milli...

PepsiCo Announces Acquisition Of Fruit & Vegetable Snack Maker

PepsiCo has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co., which produces baked fruit and vegetable snack products un...