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South Africa: Avocado, macadamia theft, a costly war
Losing millions of dollars last season, avocado and macadamia farmers spoke about prevention methods and the future of the industrys amid rampant theft.
January 10 , 2020
Plastic packaging ban 'could harm environment', new report finds
Firms are swapping to other packaging materials which are potentially even worse for the environment, the cross-party Parliamentary group warns.
January 10 , 2020
Peru expecting larger Hass avocado crop this year
An industry representative also expected newer production areas would continue to increase their volumes and extend the season at the front end.
January 10 , 2020
United Fresh fifth annual BrandStorm moves to Austin, TX
PRESS RELEASE United Fresh’s fifth annual BrandStorm February 10-12, 2020, will take place in Austin, TX after four consecutive years in San Francisco, CA. Held at the University of Texas at Austin’s AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, the event boasts the only annual opportunity for produce marketers to gather to dive into marketing education, idea-sharing and innovative dialogue with […]
January 09 , 2020
Lidl announces fourth distribution center in U.S.
The discount retailer's US$100 million dollar investment in a new distribution center in Georgia will serve as Lidl's new regional headquarters.
January 09 , 2020
First-ever Agricultural Water Summit coming to Chile in 2020
The international event seeks to help the industry find and develop solutions to one of the most critical issues facing the world today.
January 09 , 2020
Cash incentives can help stressed-out people eat more fruits and veggies, study finds
That’s what researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found to be true when they studied the effects of stress and incentives on fruit and vegetable consumption.
January 09 , 2020
Crystal Valley Foods partners with Superior Berries to offer Georgia grown blueberries
PRESS RELEASE Miami, Fla - Crystal Valley Foods (Crystal Valley) has announced that it has partnered with Superior Berries and will begin shipping Georgia-grown blueberries under both the Crystal Valley and Superior Berries labels beginning this season. The first shipments will begin in April and will be available through the end of May. Superior Berries, […]
January 08 , 2020
Cherries overtake table grapes as Chile's number-one exported fruit
Exports of cherries rose by a massive 45% year-on-year to reach US$1.6bn, reported the Diario Financiero citing figures from Chile's Central Bank.
January 08 , 2020
Israeli citrus production to return to normal this year after disappointing 2019
In 2020, Israeli citrus producers look to meet growing international demand for its grapefruit after a devastating season with poor weather conditions.
January 08 , 2020
