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U.K.: Coffee chain advert banned for criticizing avocado breakfasts

A radio advert encouraged people to eat a bacon roll or egg muffin instead, but authorities ruled that it promoted poor nutritional habits.
October 03 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 39, 2018

A decline in California and Peruvian avocado supplies helped to keep the U.S. market stable in week 39, despite the high volumes of Mexican fruit.
October 03 , 2018

South Africa: Two tobacco farms successfully convert to OZblu blueberry ranches

Fruit company United Exports has highlighted the transformation of two traditional Limpopo tobacco farms into sustainable blueberry-producing businesses under the OZblu brand.
October 03 , 2018

Zespri aims to keep winning streak alive during PMA Fresh Summit

PRESS RELEASE ORANGE COUNTY, CA –  Zespri captured the coveted “Best of Show” PMA Island Booth award last year for generating enthusiasm with a lively staff, displaying eye-catching booth graphics and featuring its iconic SunGold Kiwifruit. Zespri plans to keep the momentum going at this year’s Fresh Summit. Join the fun at Zespri booth 1000. […]
October 02 , 2018

Wish Farms will take PMA Fresh Summit attendees on a virtual farm tour

PRESS RELEASE Plant City, FL – Wish Farms, international year-round berry marketer, is looking to take the consumer experience to new heights this fall. Attendees at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Expo this October will have the opportunity to go on a virtual farm tour. “There has been a growing trend of shoppers interested in […]
October 02 , 2018

U.S.: Cosmic Crisp consumer launch campaign gets underway

Proprietary Variety Management says its integrated launch will push Cosmic Crisp into a "new stratosphere of consumer marketing for fresh produce".
October 02 , 2018

Revamped NAFTA "consistent with our overarching goals", says PMA

The Produce Marketing Association has added its voice to the industry's praise of the recently announced tri-lateral trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
October 02 , 2018

Australia: Seeka warns of possible Psa detection in Victoria kiwifruit orchard

The New Zealand-based company has notified Agriculture Victoria of unusual bacterial symptoms and is removing suspicious plant material pending further test results.
October 02 , 2018

Kiwifruit in Charts: After roller coaster prices, how will Italy enter the U.S. market?

Through the volumes, we can start to see a story form that helps explain this wild ride.
October 02 , 2018

Greece: Similar kiwifruit exports and prices forecast for 2018-19

While the head of agricultural co-op NESTOS says the industry is in a good state, he explains that more cool storage infrastructure is needed for continued growth.
October 02 , 2018

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