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Mexican blueberry exports to rise during 2019-20 season

An industry representative told us about developments, challenges and market diversification as it anticipates an increase in exports this season.
November 25 , 2019

Photosynthesis discovery could help meet rising food security demands

Rising food security needs could be solved with a new discovery about a compound that scientists call the "beating heart" of photosynthesis.
November 25 , 2019

Ahold USA announces cashierless stores

A new frictionless store concept is announced by Ahold USA's Retail Business Services, claims to be cheaper and faster than cashierless market competitors.
November 24 , 2019

TOMRA: Making the future of food sustainable

PRESS RELEASE Leuven, Belgium – Nicolai Prytz, sustainability and strategy director at TOMRA, has looked at how businesses, consumers and policymakers can help make the future of food sustainable. With a rapidly growing population, adopting sustainable production practices on a global scale is an imperative to safeguard the future of our planet. The food supply […]
November 22 , 2019

Camposol successfully reduces water footprint for avocados and other crops

Peruvian Camposol details partnerships and initiatives that have improved its irrigation system and successfully reduced its environmental impact.
November 22 , 2019

Chile: PMA Seminar addresses logistical challenges for fruit exports

Key players from the Chilean fruit industry gathered on Wednesday for a PMA Breakfast Seminar addressing one of the sector's most critical areas.
November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Hepatitis A outbreak "potentially linked" to blackberries, says FDA

So far, a total of 11 people have gotten sick, six of them in Nebraska. Six people have been hospitalized.
November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers in line with 2017 season

U.S. table grape inventory volumes reported to the USDA have fallen over the last couple of weeks and are on par with 2017.
November 22 , 2019

EU avocado market: Large Hass to remain scarce amid strong green-skinned demand

Importers give us their perspective on the European avocado market, which has marked a sharp contrast to last year and which could remain relatively undersupplied for the near future.
November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Farm Workforce Modernization Act passage welcomed by industry

Passage of the Farm Workforce Moderniation Act is seen as "the most significant modernization of the agricultural labor system in more than three decades".
November 21 , 2019

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