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Canadian gov't invests over CAD$476k in tender fruits, fresh grape research
"The Government of Canada is pleased to announce this federal investment, as it means increased opportunities for producers, packers, processors and retailers,” says ag minister.
August 26 , 2019
Harris Teeter and Titan Farms exceed 200,000 pounds of peaches in their fifth year of donations
PRESS RELEASE RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – Titan Farms and Harris Teeter come together in their fifth year to donate peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Winston-Salem and Metrolina/Charlotte (NC). Over the past five years, Titan Farms and Harris Teeter have continued to donate to the Peaches with a Purpose program. This year’s substantial donation tipped the scale to reach […]
August 26 , 2019
Markon hosts fifth annual Chef Summit
PRESS RELEASE Salinas, Calif. - Chefs are constantly challenging themselves to develop new plant-forward dishes, and Markon Cooperative’s recently held ChefSummit provided the perfect backdrop to learn, collaborate, and innovate together. Markon‘s Fifth Annual Chef Summit, held in July in Monterey, brought together 26 chefs from Markon’s seven foodservice members (Ben E. Keith Foods, Gordon Food Service, Gordon Food Service Canada, […]
August 26 , 2019
U.S. Hass avocado imports rise 20% in H1
From January through June this year, imports from Mexico rose 16%, while from Peru they tripled. And while volumes from Colombia remain very small, they have shown a sharp increase since trade began in 2017.
August 26 , 2019
South Africa: BerryWorld forecasts blueberry supply growth of 40%
The announcement comes as the company celebrates 'significant growth' in shopper penetration, 25 years in soft fruit, and a newly launched brand re-design.
August 26 , 2019
European Prices - Week 34, 2019
Week 34 summary
August 23 , 2019
USDA details trade damage estimate calculations
The USDA developed an estimate of gross trade damages for commodities with assessed retaliatory tariffs by various trading partners to set commodity payment rates and purchase levels.
August 23 , 2019
China to raise tariffs on US$75B in U.S. Goods
China announced on Friday that it would retaliate against President Trump’s next two batches of tariff increases on Chinese goods.
August 23 , 2019
EU to stop imports of Canadian cherries, other fruits
The move comes as the bloc enforces new import requirements related to pests, and looks set to also affect apples, pears, cranberries, blueberries, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes.
August 23 , 2019
U.K.: Lidl reaches record market share as 'big four' retailers lose ground
A burst of store openings that attracted nearly 500,000 more customers helped the discounter attain a 5.9% market share – its largest to date.
August 23 , 2019
