“The grocery sector as a whole has been cushioned by the fact that we all need to eat”

“The grocery sector as a whole has been cushioned by the fact that we all need to eat”

Interview with Ms. Natalie Berg, Grocery Research Manager at Planet Retail
A new report from Planet Retail entitled “Emerging Markets: How Foreign Players Are Driving Growth” reveals that emerging markets such as Brazil, India, Russia and China are still growing at remarkable rates despite the economic slowdown expected to continue throughout 2009. The author of the market analysis, research manager Ms. Natalie Berg, outlines the key factors that currently have an influence on the grocery retail sector around the world; there is a possibility after all that the doom and gloom forecast by global analysts will not affect the grocery sector.

Syngenta Seeds Vegetables Brassicas Today - December  2008

“Spain shows great potential for increasing its broccoli consumption”

“Spain shows great potential for increasing its broccoli consumption”

Interview with Mr. Juan Marín Bravo, President of the Broccoli and Cauliflower Division of PROEXPORT
Although the consumption of broccoli in Spain is relatively low compared with average levels in Europe, the broccoli market offers great opportunities for Spanish growers. This is clear to see from the last campaign: broccoli exports from Murcia increased by 6%, compared with 2007, reaching a total of 64,000 tonnes. Juan Marín Bravo talked to Brassicas Today about the 2007-2008 broccoli campaign and his expectations for this market in the future.

Syngenta Seeds Vegetables Brassicas Today - December  2008

"2008 has been a particularly turbulent year for the fresh supply chain"

Interview with Mr. Ramón Rey, Import Director of ARC Eurobanan, CEO of Capespan Ibérica and President of Freshfel
Mr. Ramón Rey was one of the speakers at the III S&G Technical and Commercial Symposium held in El Ejido, Almería, on 7 November. In his presentation, he provided some information about the ARC Eurobanan Group, before proceeding to focus on the melon sector and to review the latest fruit and vegetable consumption data.

Syngenta Seeds Vegetables Brassicas Today - December  2008

“Innovation, with particular respect to the introduction of new varieties and new ways of preparing brassicas, is very important nowadays”

“Innovation, with particular respect to the introduction of new varieties and new ways of preparing brassicas, is very important nowadays”

Interview with Chris White, Managing Director of Eurofruit Magazine
Convenience and health are two key characteristics that consumers look for in their diet nowadays. Fresh fruits and vegetables meet these demands: they are healthy, and at the same time, new varieties and initiatives are making them more convenient for consumers. As Mr. Chris White, Managing Director of Eurofruit Magazine, Europe’s leading fresh produce business publication, tells us, “brassicas are fantastic products that not only taste good, but are also great for our health and fitness.” Mr. White spoke to Brassicas Today about the need for innovation and new ways of presenting brassicas to the market as a strategy for boosting their consumption.

S&G Brassicas Today - November  2008