Manufacturers of frozen fruit in Russia say that, for the sector to develop, it needs to tackle a number of factors: competition from Serbian and Belarusian imports and increased focus on greenhouse production, IEG Vu learned at the Prodexpo exhibition in Moscow.

The eastern European country exported USD229 million worth of fruit, nuts and frozen berries, with experts warning of a slowdown due to falling profitability of apples and raspberries.

Bonduelle Group saw its like-for-like (LFL) growth stalling in the first half of its financial year, led by lacklustre performance in its fresh processed division, due to French workers' demonstrations, and overall slow international operations.

With a remarkable attention to blockchain, machinery, organics and Brexit circumstances, last minute adjustments are being made for the 27th edition of the international trade show Fruit Logistica, taking place in Berlin between February 6 and 8.

Peruvian agricultural company Camposol, which recently purchased all of its secured debt, is focusing on both expansion and growth.

The lack of fuel in various municipalities of Jalisco has already impacted the berries industry (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and blackberry), according to Aldo Mares, president of the National Association of Exporters of Berries (Aneberries).

Under the recent co-chief executive structure announcement, Greenyard will develop its plans to further transitioning its organisation into a vertically integrated partner for its retail customers.

The Bonduelle Group has reached a definitive agreement with the US fruit and vegetable processor Seneca to buy its Lebanon processing plant in Pennsylvania, US.

EU trade of fresh fruit and vegetables is benefiting from increasing interest from discounters, it was highlighted at Fruit Logistica 2019 held in Berlin between February 6 and 8.

Bonduelle Group saw its like-for-like (LFL) growth stalling in the first half of its financial year, led by lacklustre performance in its fresh processed division, due to French workers' demonstrations, and overall slow international operations.

Retail sales in the UK had a steady increase in January, with shoppers witnessed to be favouring healthier food options.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) based Cavendish Farms is importing 'record amounts' of potatoes to its processing plant can make up for the supply shortfall brought about by the latest harvesting campaign.

Russian dairy producers are targeting the supply of long-life products to China after recently gaining clearance to export there, IEG Vu learned at Prodexpo in Moscow this week.

Spain’s Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB) has ratified a “Collaboration Plan for the Improvement of the Composition of Food and Beverages and Other Measures 2020”.

Bonduelle Group saw its like-for-like (LFL) growth stalling in the first half of its financial year, led by lacklustre performance in its fresh processed division, due to French workers' demonstrations, and overall slow international operations.

Retail sales in the UK had a steady increase in January, with shoppers witnessed to be favouring healthier food options.

The Canadian multinational potato product manufacturer McCain Foods has closed its factory in Colton, California which earlier last year was allegedly responsible for large-scale listeria and salmonella contaminations.

Ever-expanding frozen food sales continue to be driven by product innovation by main industry players, with a study finding that health benefit reservations around consuming frozen food held back the sector's progress last year.