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India: Fruit and veg the driving force behind Big Basket's online expansion
One of India's leading e-commerce grocers is on the verge of contract farming arrangements for organic produce, and has seen a consumer willingness to try new items and imports.
January 28 , 2016
FLIA 2016: Potato varieties strike a purple pose on the plate
Developed from colorful Peruvian varieties, HZPC Holland's 'Perupa' potatoes have been "showstoppers" since they were launched.
January 28 , 2016
Total Produce to launch new “Total Talk” social media platform
Total Produce plans to pilot new in-house social media that aims to improve communications between departments.
January 28 , 2016
California: Farm worker alleges conflict of interest from ALRB member Shiroma
A Gerawan Farming worker has petitioned for the disqualification of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board's longest tenured member.
January 28 , 2016
Chinese inspectors visit Brazilian melon fields
The Brazilian melon industry has taken a "necessary step" in its bid to gain access to the Chinese market, with inspectors currently visiting the country's northern growing regions.
January 28 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 3, 2016
The cold weather in some European countries led to a general contraction in demand during week 3, particularly for nectarines and peaches.
January 27 , 2016
FLIA 2016: Outspan character tells zesty 'seed to plate' story
Meet Outspan Sam, a fun character promoting 'top of mind' awareness for fruit consumers.
January 27 , 2016
Iran ties up with Dutch university for fruit and pistachio food safety advice
Wageningen UR will work with an Iranian university to focus on food safety requirements for EU-bound exports.
January 27 , 2016
Low earners show moderate take-up in USDA produce incentive pilot
“I imagine policy makers will roll this out nationally,” says one of the study's authors.
January 27 , 2016
Mason jar bags add hipster touch to SunSelect specialty tomatoes
SunSelect and Oppy plan to use jar-shaped bags developed in Denmark to promote a range of produce items through the brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.
January 27 , 2016
