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The Packaging Pitch: delving into the cultural context
Marketing expert Lisa Cork draws on a recent trip to Thailand to explain the importance of culture in packaging.
October 16 , 2014
Chilean producers crushed by second consecutive year of frosts
A Chilean grower says frosts in southern production regions have destroyed 30-100% of several fruit crops.
October 16 , 2014
Broccoli chemical may help improve autism symptoms
A small clinical study has concluded a chemical found in broccoli sprouts could open up new autism research avenues.
October 16 , 2014
EU authorities must act on downward consumption trend, says Freshfel
A Freshfel rep says the EU must relax its 'extremely limiting' marketing rules to boost fresh produce consumption.
October 16 , 2014
Costco makes move into China via online retailer
Costco will sell some of its products in China through Alibaba's website, delivering orders from its U.S. warehouses.
October 16 , 2014
Guatemala plans Interoceanic Corridor to rival Panama Canal
A Guatemalan businessman working on an ambitious maritime transit system says the project will serve the needs of increasing global trade while improving quality of life in the region.
October 16 , 2014
Brazilian firms sweeten Chiquita offer
In a last-ditch effort, Cutrale-Safra have upped their Chiquita takeover offer to US$14 per share, saying it provides 'complete certainty' in terms of value to shareholders.
October 15 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 41, 2014
Peruvian blueberries have been hitting the Chinese market recently, with Australia just having entered in week 41.
October 15 , 2014
Kenyan avocado farmers lifted by five-year NZ aid program
New Zealand's Plant and Food Research is hoping to double 1,200 Kenyan avocado growers' returns in a decade.
October 15 , 2014
Advertorial: Subsole overcomes key challenges facing global avocado industry
Subsole's new marketing plan involves letting customers know exactly how much longer the avocados need to mature.
October 15 , 2014
