Westfalia Fruit enhances portfolio with ‘integration’ of avocado product supplier Syros
Avocado industry leader Westfalia Fruit announced on Monday it has acquired Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry plus retail sectors. Syros’ items have been prominent in major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies for more than 30 years by supplying private-label and branded product. It […]
Value veg help Lidl, Aldi lead the way with robust sales during Christmas season
Lidl shoppers took advantage of the retailer’s Pick of the Week vegetables during the pivotal Dec. 19-24 week, purchasing some 6,500 tonnes of carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and swedes for meals during the Christmas period. At 8p apiece, veg proved to be one of the key drivers of sales in the final weeks of […]
New Chef Grazing Boards Demonstrations a Hit with Attendees at New York Produce Show
Master of Ceremonies Max McCalman discusses the grazing board display created by Chef Glenn Rolnick (center) and assistant Brianna Catrombone of AliCart and Carmine’s Restaurants in New York City. Photo by Hatnim Lee
Foodservice Professionals Discuss Challenges and Drivers at NY Produce Show’s Foodservice Forum
Foodservice professionals gathered at the Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum, in conjunction with the New York Produce Show and Conference and addressed key foodservice issues. The event, organized by Produce Business and the Eastern Produce Council, had more than 4,000 executives attending the one-day trade show and three co-located events. There were 280-plus exhibiting companies and a record […]
These 6 countries are beating the odds as consumption of fresh produce remains flat across EU
Poland is one of the largest apple-producing countries in the European Union (EU). However, there’s a downward trend in the number of apples the country’s citizens eat. More specifically, Poland’s per capita consumption of apples dipped from an all-time high of 56.2 pounds in 1982 to 21.6 pounds in 2021, according to FAOSTAT/Kantar Polska data. […]
South African raisin crop set to shatter record as harvest nears
New data released by industry body Raisins South Africa have forecast that farmers’ stock for 2024/25 will reach 104,000t, representing the first time the country has broken through the 100,000t barrier. The milestone comes after the weather stabilised following a period of temperature variability during the spring. Producers are now reporting ideal conditions and plant […]
Veg Power lands four new Board members as it tries to increase consumption in 2025
Veg Power has added four new members to its advisory board as its continues its mission of trying to expand vegetable consumption in the UK. Simon Conway, who chairs The British Tomato Growers Association, joins Tom Firth (Chair of IPA’s Sustainability Action Group),Tom Lindsay (Trustee of The Food Foundation) and Karen Schenstrom (Business Development Director […]
Europe’s Largest Grocery Markets Stir Up Demand as Inflation Dust Settles
As the inflationary dust begins to settle across Europe’s largest grocery markets, demand patterns are shifting, presenting a blend of opportunities and challenges for retailers and manufacturers alike. While inflation has eased, affordability remains a key barrier to demand recovery. The post-inflationary landscape is marked by uneven volume sales recovery, distinct growth drivers, and a […]
