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U.S. House introduces resolution declaring July “National Blueberry Month”
The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a resolution that seeks honor the blueberry industry by declaring July as “National Blueberry Month.”
March 04 , 2020
USDA sued over hydroponic organic certifications
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) and a coalition of organic farms and stakeholders are suing the USDA for allowing hydroponic operations to be certified organic. The lawsuit claims that hydroponic operations violate organic standards for failing to build heathy soils.
March 04 , 2020
U.S.: Publix sees big gains and eyes investments
Ending the year strong, the employee-owned Publix added 30 stores this year and continues to look for investment opportunities.
March 04 , 2020
Chilean fruit exports to U.S. drop 10%
For Chilean table grapes, cherries and citrus, exports dipped slightly to the North American destination but Chilean exports of apples saw real growth.
March 04 , 2020
AIGN and Prevar Limited pen extension of agreement
PRESS RELEASE Prevar Limited and the AIGN (Associated International Group of Nurseries) confirmed their ongoing partnership by signing a new agreement that will cover the foreseeable future. Jim McLean, Chairman of the Board for Prevar and Lynnell Brandt, President and Chairman of the Board for AIGN® held a signing ceremony in Havelock North, New Zealand […]
March 04 , 2020
Maersk reduces Indian grape transit time to Europe
Maersk says the service leverages its variety of services throughout the supply chain and will reduce the transit time by four days.
March 04 , 2020
Opinion: Navigating the cellular transition and its impacts on real-time tracking devices
By Matthew Neidlinger, Director — Product Management at Emerson The quickly evolving mobile device industry has thrust the perishable cold chain into a period of transition. For years, 2G and 3G cellular networks have provided the technology infrastructure that enabled real-time trackers to transmit live location and temperature data on in-transit perishable shipments. But in […]
March 04 , 2020
U.S.: Frozen produce sales rise as consumers stockpile amid coronavirus spread
Nielsen said that as consumers assess their purchasing decisions, there’s "little doubt that buying will shift toward shelf-stable and frozen options".
March 03 , 2020
U.S.: Safeway workers to strike while negotiations are stalled
On Thursday Safeway's union will decide if it will reject the management's pension policies after being in a stand still since October, workers may strike.
March 03 , 2020
Australia: Fall armyworm on the march in Far North Queensland
Suspect moths collected at South Johnstone, Tolga and Lakeland were confirmed by Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ entomologists to be fall armyworm.
March 03 , 2020
