World citrus production slips 1.3%

World citrus production slips 1.3%
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast for the upcoming season (2021-22). The forecast, which will be presented during the second edition of the […]
Mon 22/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Fruit consumption slowing down in China

Fruit consumption slowing down in China
China’s fruit demand is falling due to the economic slowdown. Ongoing supply chain disruptions are expected to keep transportation costs high and cause shortages in shipping containers adding uncertainty across […]
Mon 22/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

India looks forward to better-quality apple and pear crop

India looks forward to better-quality apple and pear crop
India’s 2021/22 apple and pear production is set to remain flat, at 2.3 million tons and 310,000 tons, respectively, according to FAS New Delhi. Improved fruit quality is expected due […]
Mon 22/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Spaniards switching to vegetarian diets

Spaniards switching to vegetarian diets
The Spanish, renowned for their love of meat, are shifting their eating habits. In the last four years, 2.1 million Spaniards have switched to vegetarian diets, according to The Green […]
Thu 18/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Jingold launches online sales

Jingold launches online sales
Jingold has begun marketing its branded kiwifruit directly to consumers in Italy via an online portal. The e-commerce site will sell three special pack formats that contain 7, 14 or […]
Wed 17/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Grab expands South-East Asian delivery network

Grab expands South-East Asian delivery network
Grab has added new retailers to its grocery delivery network in South-East Asia. New partners joining GrabMart include Indomaret in Indonesia, with over 15,000 stores; Big C in Thailand, with […]
Wed 17/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

EU apple crop increases while pear production plummets

EU apple crop increases while pear production plummets
EU apple production in 2021/22 is estimated to increase by 4.5% from the previous campaign to 11 million tons, according to a USDA report. However, the EU’s pear crop is […]
Wed 17/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Global wholesale markets union calls for climate action

Global wholesale markets union calls for climate action
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has declared its support for the COP26 goals and efforts, and strongly believes that the transformation of food systems should be at the […]
Tue 16/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Esselunga promises to support customers by cutting prices

Esselunga promises to support customers by cutting prices
While Italian media is full of news about spiralling prices, retailer Esselunga has committed to cutting prices, a message that has been conveyed in recent days in the country’s main […]
Tue 16/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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