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CPMA commends federal government food policy for Canada commitment
"CPMA looks forward to continuing in the development and implementation of this policy in order to improve the health and well-being of Canadians and to grow the fresh produce industry,” said the association's president.
June 17 , 2019
Q&A: Hana Group's Danciger talks foodservice trends and technological advances
He says "planning ahead and the skills necessary to bring that technology to fruition are key to success along with sharing a vision."
June 17 , 2019
Colombia sends first blueberry export of the year to U.S.
"This export program, which already started with this shipment of 600 kilos, will continue in a continuous program that focuses on serving the windows that are available in the blueberry market," said ProPlantas GM.
June 17 , 2019
Another round of heat coming to western U.S.
The heat wave that engulfed most of the western U.S. growing areas bringing much above normal temperatures the last six days came to an end on Thursday, according to Weathermelon.
June 14 , 2019
Spanish police find cocaine haul in Costa Rican banana shipment
According to local media, a gang used the name of an importer of Costa Rican fruits to smuggle in the drugs.
June 14 , 2019
USDA recommended to approve $1.8m in grants for Idaho's specialty crop industry
A total of 10 universities, commissions, associations, and committees have put forward various projects for consideration, ranging from effective water management to marketing-enhancement.
June 14 , 2019
NextGen Fruit Group launches at The London Produce Show and Conference 2019
NextGen's chairman says the company aims to expand globally: “in two years’ time, this group will be very powerful, and full of bright individuals.”
June 14 , 2019
Chinese market suffers payment delays, diminishing growth
Besides China, there has been a slowdown in the world economy, as well as international trade, says insurance company for export credits Coface.
June 14 , 2019
India: Almost 50 children killed by brain disease linked to toxin in lychees
Over the past three weeks, 47 children in India have died of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which involves brain inflammation and has been linked to lychee, health officials report.
June 13 , 2019
Exhibitors make headlines at London Produce Show with innovative offerings, new developments
There were more than 100 exhibitors at The London Produce Show, some promoting new marketing plans, produce lines, or scientific advances for the industry.
June 13 , 2019
