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Boost for fruit and vegetable producer organizations in times of crisis
The produce sector will receive more support when products have to be removed from the market during times of emergency.
June 02 , 2017
Opinion: Value-added boutique trade fairs give the full industry experience
Gustavo Yentzen explains the benefits more intimate trade shows can provide in an industry dominated by colossal-sized events.
June 02 , 2017
Major Chilean truffle grower to embark on first export deal
While well behind competitors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Chile's truffle industry is growing quickly as a result of pioneering studies backed by government funding.
June 02 , 2017
Rainforest Alliance condemns U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Rainforest Alliance president Nigel Sizer says the move is tantamount to a "criminal action".
June 01 , 2017
Higher sales for Camposol in Q1 despite rough Peruvian weather
Greater volumes of blueberries helped lift sales and profits for the period, in which higher fruit and vegetable segment volumes failed to lift the bottom line.
June 01 , 2017
The Packaging Pitch: How to find produce branding success in China
Marketing expert Lisa Cork gives some key points to consider when entering the Chinese market, with its very different culture to what many will be used to.
June 01 , 2017
Mixed picture for North American watermelon supply in 2017
Early watermelon crops in the two largest U.S. production states have coincided with Mexican volumes tailing off sooner than normal this year and a sluggish start to the California deal.
June 01 , 2017
NZKGI, MPI weigh in on Chilean barbs against Zespri
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc has reiterated its role to monitor Zespri's market behavior, but claims the Chilean industry hasn't provided any information that would enable investigations.
June 01 , 2017
Australia: First overseas trials planned for Bravo apple this year
From the same department that bred Pink Lady, the Burgundy-colored apple is now grown in five Australian states.
June 01 , 2017
Canada: Harvest timing back to "normal" for BC blueberries
The season is running about four weeks later than in 2016, but the BC Blueberry Council emphasizes the last two years were atypical.
May 31 , 2017
