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Driscoll's creates 'berry picnic basket on wheels'

The berry company is expanding its national Berry Together campaign, creating a "one-of-a-kind experiential activation".
September 05 , 2018

Calavo posts 40% rise in Q3 net income but lower fresh segment sales

CEO Lee E. Cole says that larger avocado volumes resulted in lower year-on-year fresh market pricing during the quarter.
September 05 , 2018

Spanish lemon season to be turning point in non-EU exports

With production set to see a sharp rise during the 2018-19 season, the industry has its sights set on markets in the Americas and Asia.
September 05 , 2018

U.S.: "The time for organic kiwifruit is now," says Oppy

Zespri's North American sales and marketing partner says organic green and SunGold from New Zealand will be available for the next few months.
September 04 , 2018

Start-ups in the spotlight at Future Food-Tech 2018

PRESS RELEASE The Future Food-Tech summit (London, October 18-19, 2018) has revealed the 13 international start-ups who have been selected to showcase their technologies and breakthrough innovations at the summit. From the acclaimed Technology Showcase pitching sessions to the TechHub networking area and exclusive Food Experiences, the event is vital for the investors and global food […]
September 04 , 2018

New crop Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are ready for the holidays

PRESS RELEASE Los Alamitos, CA – Purple is the new orange…at the holiday table! The new crop of shoppers’ favorite Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes will start shipping in September, just in time for holiday ad planning and pre-book. Exclusively distributed by Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes stand apart from other purple sweet potatoes […]
September 04 , 2018

USDA launches trade mitigation programs

The Agricultural Marketing Service will purchase products over four quarters from Oct. 1, 2018.
September 04 , 2018

Australia welcomes FTA with Indonesia

Carrots and potatoes are two vegetable items expected to benefit most from the deal.
September 04 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce opens Oregon ripening and distribution center

The 58,000-square-feet facility expands the major avocado company's capabilities in the Pacific-Northwest.
September 04 , 2018

Climate change could lead to more, hungrier crop-eating insects

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington reports that the number of insects in today’s temperate, crop-growing regions will rise along with temperatures.
September 04 , 2018

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