Vegetables

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...

Bonduelle Group Sees Like-For-Like Sales Down 1% In First Half

Canned-vegetable producer Bonduelle has posted a 1% like-for-like sales decline of €1.406 billion in the first half of its financial year. The...

Bonduelle To Acquire Lebanon Frozen Foods Plant In US

Canned vegetables producer Bonduelle has announced that it is ‘in discussions’ to acquire a frozen foods plant Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The fa...

Introduction Of Biodegradable Bags Impacts Fruit & Veg Sales In Italy

The obligatory use of biodegradable bags in Italy for fruit and vegetable purchases is impacting sales in the sector, a study has found. A study by ISME...

Delhaize Launches 'Magical Vegetables' Campaign For Kids

Belgian retailer Delhaize has launched the ‘Magical Vegetables’ campaign, with the aim of getting more children to eat vegetables. As part o...

Italian Fruit And Vegetable Exports Set New Record

Italian fruit and vegetable exports reached the €5 billion mark last year, growing by 3% compared to 2016, setting a historical record for the sector....

Italian Fruit & Vegetable Exports Worth €2.3 Billion

Italian fruit and vegetable exports in the first half of 2017 reached two million tonnes, and were worth €2.3 billion, according to the Italian fruit...