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Naturipe Snacks announces new sweet and smart product offerings
PRESS RELEASE To better connect with the snacking category’s core consumers, Naturipe Snacks is unveiling a refreshed look and new products at the United Fresh LIVE! online expo and conference starting June 15. Naturipe’s original Snacks product line will now be rebranded as Boost Bentos, featuring updated packaging and fresh ingredients that nourish and energize. […]
June 15 , 2020
U.S.: Organic produce sales rose by 5% to $18bn in 2019
The Organic Trade Association said produce "continues to be the star" of the organic sector, making up almost a third of all organic food sales in the country.
June 12 , 2020
U.S.: Fresh produce retail demand "still well above 2019 levels"
The week ended May 31 saw fresh produce dollar gains continue to track ahead of pounds, having reversed the trend in the previous week.
June 11 , 2020
Zespri boosts revenues and profits in "strong" FY2019-20
Direct returns to growers rose by 8% year-on-year to NZ$1.96bn, with higher per-tray returns for the Green and Sungold of NZ$6.67 and NZ$11.86, respectively.
June 11 , 2020
PMA's Joe Watson: There is optimism in the industry now that there wasn't a month ago
The PMA executive spoke about what might happen with produce sales over the coming months in the U.S., what changes may be here to stay, and the overall mood within the produce industry as the country slowly begins to return to normality.
June 10 , 2020
New Zealand PM praises workers during visit to kiwifruit packhouse
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has heaped the praise on workers as she toured a Te Puke kiwifruit packhouse.
June 09 , 2020
Limoneira swings to loss in Q2 despite higher lemon volumes
The company posted a net loss of US$5m for the three-month period ended April 30, compared to net income of US$2.7m in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.
June 09 , 2020
Calavo's Q2 hit by loss of foodservice channels
The organization recorded a net loss of US$3.3m in the three-month period ended April 30, compared to net income of US$16.3m in the same period last year.
June 09 , 2020
Israeli Ambassador to Chile: "Water is vital for agriculture and forms the basis of our diet"
Ahead of the inaugural Agricultural Water Summit in Chile, Marina Rosenberg discusses the drought in Chile and the successes that Israel has had in overcoming water shortages.
June 09 , 2020
U.S. apple inventories hit record high in June
In a reflection of the high levels of apples in storage, prices during the 2019-20 campaign have been below both last season and the five-year average.
June 09 , 2020
