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Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012

Tesco trials new shelf life extension packaging for fresh produce

Tesco hopes to drastically reduce fruit wastage with a new packaging technology it is trialing.
February 10 , 2012

Argenfruit firing workers in wake of price fraud controversy

More job losses are expected at Argenfruit where sales have fallen after price fraud investigations.
February 09 , 2012

U.S. West Coast in sight for Aussie litchi growers

Australian litchi growers are positive about U.S. export opportunities, but hope protocols are not too 'onerous'.
February 08 , 2012

Report finds European fresh produce consumption heading downward

Freshfel Europe has called for urgent action at all levels to stop the downward trend of fruit and vegetable consumption.
February 07 , 2012

How Pink Lady plans to build North America's 'most recognized fruit brand'

Pink Lady America expects the Maslin variety could be a game changer when more supply comes online.
February 06 , 2012

Chile's water woes to continue in 2012

Chile's fruit growers will need to work together in water management, with a dry period expected until June at least.
February 03 , 2012

Overlapping grape expectations in Europe

Chile is on the cusp of sending a lot more grapes to Europe, which will likely impact on South African, Argentine and Peruvian suppliers.
February 02 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: does sticker size matter?

Packaging expert Lisa Cork highlights ways marketers can harness sticker space to send powerful messages.
February 02 , 2012

2,000 hectares of bananas under water in Ecuador

Ecuadorian banana growers have called on the government to provide more flood prevention infrastructure.
February 02 , 2012

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