China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country

China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country
Kiwifruit is currently enjoying a spell of great popularity across the world, and its period in the limelight is set to continue. Demand is increasing in the major markets, thanks […]
Thu 23/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Romanians spend largest share on food and beverages

Romanians spend largest share on food and beverages
EU consumers spent 12.1% of their total expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages, amounting to over €1.047 billion (or 6.6% of EU GDP), according to Eurostat data. Food and beverages […]
Wed 18/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Walmart back on track with Produce 2.0

Walmart back on track with Produce 2.0
Walmart’s fresh produce is now at the level of its competitors. This is the bold statement of the US retail giant’s CEO Doug McMillon, following the launch of the Produce […]
Mon 16/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Polish organic market expanding at double-digit rate

Polish organic market expanding at double-digit rate
The strong growth in Poland’s organic market is largely down to trade networks, according to Karol Gębka, the trade director of one of the country’s largest organic producers, Świętokrzyska Farm. […]
Mon 09/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Campaign to lower VAT on fruits and vegetables in Netherlands

Campaign to lower VAT on fruits and vegetables in Netherlands
Dutch organisations promoting healthy eating habits are calling for their government to remove VAT from fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, there are already several European countries that have taken […]
Tue 29/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s fruit consumption and production on the rise

China’s fruit consumption and production on the rise
The Chinese eat about 73% of the world’s persimmons, 68% of its pears, 67% of its watermelons, 58% of its peaches and plums, 50% of its kiwifruit, 49% of its […]
Mon 23/09/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Fresh vegetables continue to gain ground in foodservice market

Fresh vegetables continue to gain ground in foodservice market
Whether in a smoothie for ‘on the go’, snack tomatoes in a business meeting or an 80/20 meal at a top-class restaurant… Bauke van Lenteren, Manager Convenience at vegetable breeding […]
Tue 09/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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