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Preview to the New York Produce Show and Conference
From the pages of Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit As we typically do this time of year, we wanted to devote a full Pundit to some of the intriguing speakers who will be at The New York Produce Show and Conference and its co-located events beginning next week. The program starts out on Tuesday, December 10, […]
December 04 , 2019
Japan's Upper House approves U.S. trade deal
The approval of the deal that slashes tariffs on farm and industrial goods clears the way for its entry into force at the beginning of next year.
December 04 , 2019
U.S. retailer sets up 'world's largest avocado display'
The California-based retailer is on Wednesday set up a massive display of around 112,000 avocados at its store in New Orleans.
December 04 , 2019
Zespri board decides to commercialize red kiwifruit
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson says the decision to launch a red kiwifruit variety - described as having a sweet berry-tinged flavour - is a significant milestone.
December 04 , 2019
The Packaging Pitch: And another year comes to an end
As you launch into the holiday season and the new year, have you thought about what you want to achieve personally and professionally in 2020?
December 04 , 2019
Chile: All well for the prune industry despite social unrest, says industry body
Chile Prunes revealed at an industry event how its workers continue moving forward and how the industry will approach issues in the future.
December 04 , 2019
Besana: Pack with zero environmental impact by 2025
PRESS RELEASE Packaging with "zero waste" by 2025 and with "zero impact" by 2035. The Besana Group, world leader in nuts and dried fruit, is increasing its green commitment and determining progressive and increasingly ambitious objectives for the next 15 years. Already in 2020 one quarter of the packaging used by the company will be […]
December 03 , 2019
U.S.: Lidl to open first stores in Long Island
Ribbon cutting ceremonies and special promotional deals to follow German supermarket Lidl opening its first two stores in Long Island next week.
December 03 , 2019
Fusion's president to moderate session at the Organic Grower Summit
PRESS RELEASE Steven Muro, president of Fusion, will be moderating the Organic Sales Data Dive and Analysis retail breakout session on December 5, 2019 during the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, California. The OGS brings together organic growers and producers to share information, network and attend educational sessions with the production supply chain and support providers. “I’m […]
December 03 , 2019
U.S.: 16 people now sickened from hepatitis A linked to blackberries
The blackberries are believed to have been sold at the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, but the company says "there is no reason to believe that any of the product was contaminated via handling in our stores".
December 03 , 2019



