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Colombia features top sustainable practices at PMA Fresh Summit
PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, CA – Nine Colombian companies will be presenting their products fueled of innovation and sustainable practices at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2019 Fresh Summit when it convenes on October 18 and 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees will learn about Colombia’s top industry trends and environmental practices on […]
October 17 , 2019
Does kiwifruit help you sleep? Major study to find out
Massey University researcher Alex Kanon plans to spend the next three years investigating exactly what it is about kiwifruit that helps with sleep.
October 17 , 2019
U.S.: California's Wonderful pomegranate crop forecast lower
The Pomegranate Council notes the beginning of Wonderful pomegranate harvest and gives insight to projected state of this season's harvest.
October 17 , 2019
European avocado consumption growth could slow, expert warns
Speaking at the World Avocado Congress held in Colombia in September, a researcher explained that two of the largest European avocado markets that have been driving much of the impressive growth over the last decade could see per-capita consumption level off.
October 17 , 2019
PBH teams up with Produce Business magazine for second year at NYPS
PRESS RELEASE The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) and Produce Business magazine are teaming up for the second year to present the Connect with Fresh Media Program — an invite-only lunch workshop for media, including influential business journalists, writers, registered dietitians, lifestyle bloggers, and food and culinary experts, to be held during the New […]
October 16 , 2019
Chile forecasts record cherry crop for 2019-20
Although the Chilean cherry industry has forecast record volumes, the original number was even higher at 220,000MT.
October 16 , 2019
Hazel partners with WP Produce to extend green-skinned avocado shelf life
WP Produce Desbry brand green-skinned avocados will now be shipped with Hazel's shelf-life-extending technology.
October 16 , 2019
U.S.: Lidl to open new stores in Long Island
Lidl US will serve shoppers in East Meadow, Oakdale, Patchogue and Lake Grove. There will be a total of eight new Lidl food markets.
October 16 , 2019
USDA to purchase $30M of domestic table grapes to boost consumption
The purpose is to "encourage the continued domestic consumption" by diverting them from normal trade and commerce channels.
October 15 , 2019
U.S.: AeroFarms launches new line of microgreens to "disrupt" category
It will begin selling two varieties, Micro Super Mix and Micro Spicy Mix, at Northeast Whole Foods Market locations and online via FreshDirect.
October 15 , 2019



