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PMA's new chief science officer: 'We must be brave enough to imagine a very different world'
The new chief science officer at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is hitting the ground running with plans to explore a wide range of solutions and opportunities to support the industry's efforts with food safety, traceability and sustainability.
February 17 , 2020
Crop pollination may be helped through strawberry flowering, study finds
Research finds that flowering strawberries impact bee pollination in predictable way, meaning pollination might be fostered through certain practices.
February 17 , 2020
U.S.: Strong supply of Northwest pear crop
Superfresh Growers announced that the pace of organic pears in the U.S. is steady, with supplies enough to keep the market satisfied without importing.
February 17 , 2020
U.S.: Instacart stimulates revenue, according to new research
What, exactly, is the impact of online grocery delivery and why is it so critical to the retail sector? A new study shows that Instacart boosts the local economy through job creation.
February 17 , 2020
Ahold Delhaize to close U.S. e-commerce unit, comes out strong in Q4 with jump in online sales
Finishing the fiscal year strong, the food-retailer said it is on track to meet growth goals for 2021 despite closing a branch of its e-commerce in the U.S.
February 14 , 2020
Digital integrated pest management: A conversation with Farm Dog's founder and CEO
UAV-IQ's Thomas Grandperrin sits down with CEO of digital pest management platform to discuss using drones for pest control, challenges in the agtech world.
February 14 , 2020
Coronavirus: Chilean exports to China could lose nearly US$100 million
Chile's government has held talks on how to mitigate losses, re-direct shipments and preserve fruit amid coronavirus's ripple effects on China's market.
February 14 , 2020
A sneak-peek into Amazon's new grocery facility
Located in Los Angeles, its first store has been kept under wraps for months and now has photos showing what Amazon's grocery will look like.
February 13 , 2020
New Zealand kiwiberry growers predicting a good crop for 2020
PRESS RELEASE The NZ Kiwiberry harvest is due to start in early February, and is expected to run for two months from early February to early April. “Although it is a short season, Kiwiberries are receiving an increase in global popularity”, says Geoff Oliver, Chairman of the NZ Kiwiberry Grower Association. “As in industry we […]
February 13 , 2020
Demand spikes for online grocery in response to coronavirus
As consumers seek alternative eating options amid the epidemic, online grocery delivery services have seen a huge spike in demand and struggle to keep up.
February 13 , 2020
