Independent grocers demand antitrust investigation into Big Grocery

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has urged Congress to investigate Big Grocery for alleged anti-competitive tactics.

March 16 , 2021

U.S.: Inclusivity proves key for retailers to reach Hispanic customer base

As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is of the utmost importance that retailers realize that this consumer "loves food and family", according to one of the panelists at United Fresh's BrandStorm.

March 16 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group celebrates founder’s 150th birthday

Today marks the 150th birthday of Westfalia Fruit Group founder Dr Hans Merensky, an acclaimed geologist and a dedicated humanitarian who was known for his love of nature.

March 16 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp's first commercial trials in Europe "off to flying start"

The first commercial trial campaign for the Cosmic Crisp apple in Europe has got off to a "flying start", amid high demand and expectations for strong future growth.

March 16 , 2021

People are more likely to buy misshapen foods labelled 'ugly' - study

Calling vegetables and fruits "ugly" can be a recipe for sales success, according to new research from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business.

March 16 , 2021

EU requests new protocols for citrus exports to U.S. after suspension of tariffs

The U.S. and the EU agreed to suspend tariffs that arose as a result of the Boeing and Airbus disputes, affecting Spanish citrus.

March 15 , 2021

Port of Antwerp sees strong growth in reefer segment in 2020

Belgium's Port of Antwerp, which is the second-largest in Europe, handled a total volume of 1 million TEU reefer containers in the year 2020 growing 11 percent year-on-year.

March 15 , 2021

BrandStorm shares global perspectives on branding and packaging

Two heavily featured topics at the Global Marketing: Trends from Abroad session were the importance of branding as well as approaches to packaging amid increasing demand for sustainable options.

March 15 , 2021

California avocados exported to China for first time

Mission Produce and its partner Mr. Avocado, one of China’s leading avocado brands, have sent the first-ever shipment of avocados to the Asian country from California.

March 15 , 2021

Jupiter to trial South African plum varieties in Northern Hemisphere for first time

U.K.-based fresh produce company Jupiter Group has announced it will trial six new varieties of South African plums in the northern hemisphere for the first time, in co-operation with its kiwifruit partner in Greece, AS Nestos.

March 15 , 2021