“There is a transition from being a luxury fruit only found in fine dining, to a more readily available fruit in retail outlets”
“There is a transition from being a luxury fruit only found in fine dining, to a more readily available fruit in retail outlets” “There are over 70 growers of fingerlimes in Australia ranging from small producers with a few hundred trees to larger growers with thousands of trees. It was estimated that over a hundred […]
As consumers search for value, Farm Boy delivers with its stable of private-label products
As consumers search for value, Farm Boy delivers with its stable of private-label products “Private-label brands are having a moment. Increasingly, consumers are turning to store brands as food prices remain high and the cost of living increases. One of the front-runners in this space is Farm Boy. The Empire-owned banner offers more than 2,000 private-label […]
2024 Grocery IQ Study: Taking Stock of Grocery Shopper Attitudes and Behaviours (part two)
2024 Grocery IQ Study: Taking Stock of Grocery Shopper Attitudes and Behaviours (part two) “Bricks rule, but clicks grow While physical stores continue to be the preferred place for procuring groceries, with 98% of survey respondents saying they’ve shopped in-store in the past month (edging up slightly from 97% last year), online options are also […]
2024 Grocery IQ Study: Taking Stock of Grocery Shopper Attitudes and Behaviours (part one)
2024 Grocery IQ Study: Taking Stock of Grocery Shopper Attitudes and Behaviours (part one) “Sticking with discount Saddled with household debt and still struggling with the high cost of living, it’s no surprise that to cope, Canadians are adjusting their behaviour, and that includes how they shop for groceries. In fact, the latest edition of […]
Muscadine research promises a new category, between table grapes and berries
Muscadine research promises a new category, between table grapes and berries “In the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, researchers at the University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station are working to develop a new fresh fruit category similar to table grapes. The muscadine, a grapevine species, grows natively in the Southern United States. The plant produces […]
Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter
Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter “Weather woes and imposition of cold treatment by the European Commission severely impacted South African citrus exports in the past year. This unfavorable situation for South African exporters cost them the throne as top African exporter, according to an analysis shared by Fedecitrus. A Dec. 19 […]
EU-Kenya trade agreement moves forward
EU-Kenya trade agreement moves forward “The EU Parliament has recently endorsed a trade agreement with Kenya, enabling quota-free and duty-free market access for both parties. This agreement, awaiting ratification by the Kenya National Assembly, aims at liberalizing trade between the European Union and Kenya. The Ministry of Trade in Kenya, led by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca […]
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have seen increase of 38%
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have seen increase of 38% “Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have seen a significant increase of 38%, reaching approximately $749.7 million in the first two months, with projections suggesting a peak near $7 billion for the year. The industry is anticipated to continue its growth trajectory into 2024, buoyed by […]
“Helping growers holistically”
“Helping growers holistically” “Breeding and crop protection cannot do without each other. Growers need both the right varieties and crop protection products to achieve optimal cultivation results. BASF is assisting growers in this endeavor. To emphasize BASF’s role in connecting these components, the company was present at Fruit Logistica with the vegetable seeds division BASF […]