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TR4 confirmed in Colombia as country declares "national emergency"
Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) general manager Deyanira Barrero León confirmed the news during a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
August 08 , 2019
Sunkist Growers names Cassie Howard as director of category management
PRESS RELEASE Valencia, CA – Every citrus variety has a story to tell, from the groves to the grocery store, and Sunkist Growers is translating that story into strategy for its partners nationwide. As the leader in category management solutions in the citrus space, the cooperative recently announced the promotion of Cassie Howard to Director […]
August 08 , 2019
NZ: T&G Global posts H1 profit rise despite weather setbacks
T&G Global said that adverse weather conditions in New Zealand led to harvested apple volumes and apple sizing being smaller than expected,
August 08 , 2019
European apple production to fall by 20%
The lower forecast comes after a cold snap followed by the continent-wide record heatwave dealt production regions a heavy blow.
August 08 , 2019
U.S.'s proposed Mexican tomato deal 'invites antitrust concern', says FPAA
However, the FPAA believes that the Mexican growers' proposal from August 5 "identifies a path forward that greatly reduces" antitrust concerns.
August 08 , 2019
Argentine blueberries: Country will be "niche" player in future, says industry body
With Argentine blueberries now being harvested, the industry expects an uptick in exports to the recently opened Chinese market.
August 08 , 2019
BerryWorld's Sweet Eve strawberry will hit its peak across U.K.
PRESS RELEASE Strawberry lovers are set for a real treat as a fantastic Sweet Eve strawberry crop hits the UK over the next 4 weeks. BerryWorld’s award-winning and exclusive Sweet Eve variety will hit its peak across the country, securing BerryWorld a quarter of the UK’s market share. “Our growers are expected to pick peak […]
August 07 , 2019
U.S.: Northwest pear crop forecasts rises amid large sizings
"Growers are reporting large beautiful fruit on the trees with sizes that are in demand from retailers in the U.S. and Canada," says Pear Bureau Northwest.
August 07 , 2019
Hass avocados: The power of promotion programs to increase demand
As increased demand leads to rising sales, research suggests that expanding the promotion programs would further increase grower and importer profits.
August 07 , 2019
2018/2019 Category trends, demographics & marketing tips for fresh asparagus
PRESS RELEASE The Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA) has developed their 2018/2019 Category Trends, Demographics & Marketing Tips. “We create and distribute the report annually to motivate retailers to sell more asparagus. The report includes statistical information and insight that enables retailers to promote asparagus on a year round basis,” states Priscilla Lleras, PAIA Coordinator. […]
August 07 , 2019
