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U.S.: Mission Produce launches new organic packaging
"Anything we can do to highlight organic will benefit the category," said a company executive.
August 10 , 2017
Frost takes its toll on European apple forecast
WAPA has predicted a 21% fall in the EU apple harvest this year, while the drop in pears is expected to be minor.
August 10 , 2017
U.S.: Washington Honeycrisp volume forecast to jump by a quarter
The industry is expecting sizing to be generally more toward the middle this year, which will favor sales both domestically and internationally.
August 10 , 2017
MegaFresh an "eBay" for Australian farmers, fresh produce shoppers
A Yarra Valley entrepreneur plans to set up fulfillment centers across the country so farmers can access consumers directly.
August 10 , 2017
U.S. papaya demand remains strong despite health scare, says shipper
However, a representative says a couple of retailers have canceled their papaya orders as a precautionary measure.
August 10 , 2017
Blueberry breeding consortium launched to discover new European varieties
Involving partners from the U.K., the Netherlands and the Ukraine, the consortium will be funded by the commercial partners for five years.
August 10 , 2017
Turkish asparagus exporter eyes European potential
NFAC plans to double production and is also looking for third-party grower partners to boost volumes in a bid to meet increasing European demand.
August 10 , 2017
NAFTA negotiating objective could hurt fruit & veg market, says FPAA
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has cried foul over a provision objective that could raise prices for consumers and "effectively subsidize" a small group of "politically connected" Florida companies.
August 09 , 2017
Belgium: Deprez family buys controlling stake in Greenyard
The change comes after the family purchased remaining Greenyard shares held by Agri Investment Fund CVBA (AIF)
August 09 , 2017
South Africa: Promising future expected for Gala strain discovery
Bigbucks has a 30% pack-out improvement on most Gala strains, and has been well received by consumers in the Middle East and Far East.
August 09 , 2017
