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 | Spain: melon exports up 12%
The volume of Spanish melon exports increased by 12% in the first six months of 2008, according to the Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers/Exporters (FEPEX). These exports were worth a total of €133,8 M, 17% up on the same period of 2007.
S&G - October 2008  |
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| Video games to tackle obesity
The Game, Which Promotes Healthy Eating and Active Living for Children, Receives 2008 Best Products From iParenting Media Awards and Best in Class from Interactive Media Kaiser Permanente's "The Incredible Adventures of the Amazing Food Detective," a first of its kind, free, online video game that teaches children to eat healthier foods and get more active, has been awarded 2008 Best Products by iParenting Media Awards and Best in Class by the Interactive Media Awards.™
Kaiser - October 2008 |
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| It’s not all bad news for retailers, says Planet Retail
According to Planet Retail, while the current economic slowdown can be expected to last throughout 2008 and 2009, the global outlook appears to be more positive than suggested by large parts of current mass media reports.
Planet Retail - October 2008 |
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| Eat for Goals!
UEFA and the World Heart Federation, with the support of the European Commission, came together at the British School of Brussels to launch the children’s cookery book, Eat for Goals! Through the book the message that a healthy lifestyle is also based on healthy food is conveyed by children’s role models, a multicultural group of 13 internationally renowned male and female football players, who share what they love to eat and give recipes for their favourite dishes.
UEFA - October 2008 |
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| ECPA calls for European Food Safety Authority Study
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) is calling for the European Parliament and Commission to request an independent, comprehensive impact assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Parliament's and Council's proposed pest management restriction criteria. The request was addressed to EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou in response to the release of what ECPA describes as a narrowly focussed and highly flawed report undertaken for the European Parliament's Environment Committee.
ECPA - October 2008 |
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| Better packaging of fresh fruits and veggies on the way
Scientists are working on a new project that aims at finding packaging solutions designed to the product in question and that ensures that fresh fruit and vegetable products stay fresh, healthy and tasty throughout the distribution chain.
FSA - October 2008 |
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| UK: 12% of consumers heed 5 a day advice
According to the latest data on Britons’ fruit and vegetable consumption released by the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX), 12% of consumers in the United Kingdom eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
S&G - October 2008 |
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| Spain: 74% of consumers want to get rid of free bags in supermarkets
According to the latest data published in the International Study “Our Green World”, released by TNS, the leading independent market research agency which measures consumer purchasing and consumption behaviour, 74% of Spanish consumers are in favour of ending free bags in supermarkets.
S&G - October 2008 |
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| Great success of the Conference Fresh Market 2008
On 19 September 2008 the Conference Fresh Market 2008 was held at Mazurkas Conference Centre in Ozarów Mazowiecki. 260 participants took part in the meeting where they established new trade relations.
Fresh Market 2008 - October 2008 |
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| FRUIT LOGISTICA Berlin 2009: conference programme among trade fair highlights
Parallel to its traditional activities, the leading trade fair for the international fresh produce sector will host a high-profile conference programme in the coming year. A series of conferences at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 (4-6 February) will provide information about current industry trends.
Fruit Logistica - October 2008 |
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| Hot topics for discussion at the World Fruit and Vegetable Show
This year’s fruit and vegetable forum programme at the World Fruit and Vegetable Show will provide an excellent opportunity for delegates to air concerns and will offer the latest advice and information on topical issues affecting their business.
World Fruit and Vegetable Show - October 2008 |
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| Real,- Future Store with positive results after the first 100 days
Exactly 100 days after the opening of the real,- Future Store in Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia, METRO Group and its sales division Real draw a first interim balance: Nine out of 10 customers said they were satisfied or even very satisfied with the hypermarket of the future.
Metro Group - October 2008 |
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| Rewe starts cooperation with Univeg
Rewe Group and Univeg Group have signed an agreement that enables Rewe to expand its vertical procurement chain for fruits and vegetables in the form of contractual farming.
Fruttaonline.it - October 2008 |
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| Europe: melon consumption overview
Recent studies on melon consumption in Europe conducted by leading company Syngenta conclude that Italy consumes more melons than any other European country - 456 tonnes a year, ahead of other important consumer markets included in the study, such as Spain, France and the United Kingdom.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| Fresh-cut market up 6% in Spain
The fresh-cut market grew 6% from January to August 2008, in comparison with the same period last year, according to AFHORLA (the Spanish Fresh-Cut Association), which forms part of FEPEX (the Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters).
S&G - September 2008 |
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| Chile: the Countdown for FRUITTRADE 2008 began
55 importers and nearly 100 Chilean producers/exporters have registered so far for FRUITTRADE, an event organized by the National Federation of Fruit Producers (FEDEFRUTA) with the support of the Fund for the Promotion of Farm Exports of the Ministry of Agriculture (administered by ProChile).
Fruittrade - September 2008 |
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| Galia is the most popular melon type in Europe
The wide range of melon types along with diverse consumption habits among purchasers offers great potential for specialisation on the part of producers. This is one of the conclusions drawn by the latest study on melon consumption in Europe conducted by Syngenta, in which consumption habits in eight European countries are analysed.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| UK: total Grocers grew turnover by 7.3% compared with last year
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, published for the 12 weeks ending 7th September 2008 are confirming the picture seen last period with shoppers responding to strong low-price messages.
TNS Global - September 2008 |
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| € 45.7 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products
The European Commission has approved 31 programmes in 16 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden and the United Kingdom) to provide information on and to promote agricultural products in the European Union.
Europe Rapid - September 2008 |
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| International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetable Marketing in Asia
Asia’s only regional fresh produce trade fair, which took place in Hong Kong last week, recorded large increases in both visitor and exhibitor numbers, climbing by over 20 per cent and 85 per cent respectively compared to last year’s launch event. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA took place on 10-12 September 2008 at HKCEC, Hong Kong’s leading convention and exhibition centre.
Asia Fruit Logistica - September 2008 |
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| USDA Takes Action on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an interim final rule for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program that will become effective on Sept. 30.
USDA - September 2008 |
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| Global plant science industry highlights risks posed by postharvest losses
Croplife International, the global federation representing the plant science industry, today highlights the vast volume of crops that are lost to farmers and the food chain after they have been harvested, due to spoilage and poor storage facilities. On average, losses are between 10-20% of the actual crop harvested, although in Africa where small-scale farmers have to store crops such as maize for several months in order to provide food for their families, this can commonly be as high as 30-40%.
Croplife International - September 2008 |
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| Costa Rica: melon exports slow
Bad weather, pests and high production costs have all played a part in reducing the volume of melon exports from Costa Rica, according to the latest official information published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in its monthly report.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| Panama melon exports up nearly 65%
Melon exports from Panama during the year 2007/08 increased by nearly 65% in comparison with the same period in 2006/2007, according to the latest official information published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in its monthly report.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| Top-level speakers to address Asiafruit Congress
An exciting array of top-level international speakers will provide their expert views on the latest supply and market trends shaping Asia’s fast-growing produce trade at the upcoming Asiafruit Congress, which meets on 10-12 September in Hong Kong.
AsiaFL - September 2008 |
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| Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. reinforces its position in melon market
Del Monte Fresh Produce Company, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has recently acquired two melon growing operations in Guatemala.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| Italy: fruit and vegetable consumption drops
Fruit and vegetables account for 16.8% of all purchases in Italian supermarkets, according to CIA, the Italian Farmers’ Association. However, during the first 6 months of 2008, fruit consumption dropped by 2.6% and vegetable consumption by 0.8% due to the increase in prices.
S&G - September 2008 |
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| METRO Group prepares market entry into Kazakhstan
METRO Group plans the market entry of its self-service wholesale subsidiary Metro Cash & Carry into Kazakhstan. With this move, the company will extend its activities to 33 countries and thus underline its position as the most international player in the industry.
Metro Group - September 2008 |
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| 9th GLOBALGAP Conference – SUMMIT2008 - 15th-17th October 2008
What are the main factors influencing consumers choice in food products now and in the future? How can retailers ensure safe and sustainably produced healthy foods? What are the main challenges facing producers around the world? All of these questions and more will be answered in depth at the 9th GLOBALGAP Conference – SUMMIT2008, to be held from 15th-17th October 2008 in Cologne, Germany.
Globalgap - September 2008 |
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| Freshfel Europe welcomes EU MRL harmonisation
Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel’s Food Safety Adviser, underlined the importance of the harmonisation: “The 1st of September 2008 marks a milestone in the European fresh produce trade, as more than 15 years after the introduction of the single market, the myriad of MRLs applicable across the entire EU and their constant modification finally belong to the past.”
Freshfel - September 2008 |
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| Murcia hails melon PGI creation
A number of leading fresh produce businesses and associations have welcomed the official award of Spanish Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to Murcian melon group Melón de Torre Pacheco after some three years’ work.
Asaja - August 2008 |
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| Fanta Goes to the Land of the Rising Sun for – Fanta Japanese Melon
Fanta, the number one flavored soft drink brand in Thailand, has once again demonstrated its creative and inspirational leadership with the launch of its newest flavor, "Fanta Japanese Melon." This exciting hot pink soft drink has been developed exclusively to meet the needs.
The Coca-cola Company - August 2008 |
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| F&V: prices in Italy raised by 200% in three years
Italians have spent 200% more for fruit and vegetables in the last three years. This is the amount of the total recharge of the division in the transition from producer to consumer. A research of the Bank of Italy titled “The economy of Italian regions in 2007” points out the Italian fruit and vegetable market together with the length and fragmentation of the chain.
Fruttaonline - August 2008 |
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| McAlbo.com presents the new packaging system for fruits and vegetables export pallets
This new system applies a macro-perforated re-enforced polyethylene film, called AirOAgri, around the pallet with fruits or vegetables, holding the boxes together as one block. This film avoids condensation and provides air or gas exchange.
McAlbo.com - August 2008 |
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