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U.S.: Eastern Broccoli Project on track to meet $100M goal
The Eastern Broccoli Project began in 2010 with the goal of growing a US$100m broccoli industry in the Eastern U.S. in 10 years.
October 18 , 2019
Argentine blueberries: High hopes for season as Chinese buyers visit
The Argentine Blueberry Committee reports on a successful start to the season and gives market predictions.
October 18 , 2019
Plum pox disease 'eradicated in the U.S.'
The USDA held a ceremony earlier today to proclaim that states previously impacted by the disease are not longer affected.
October 17 , 2019
Center for Growing Talent will honor industry legend Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan
PRESS RELEASE Newark, Del. – Center for Growing Talent (CGT) will honor industry veteran, Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, as the winner of the 2019 Women’s Catalyst Award. The award will be presented during the sold-out Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast on Saturday, October 19th in Anaheim, California during the Fresh Summit Convention & Expo and will […]
October 17 , 2019
SVG Ventures and PMA announce the finalists for the THRIVE Fresh Summit Challenge
PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, Calif. - Produce Marketing Association and SVG Ventures announce the startup finalists with innovative solutions for the produce and floral industries to pitch live on stage at the THRIVE Fresh Summit Challenge. The pitch presentation will take place at the Fresh Summit Forum for the Future session taking place on Thursday, October […]
October 17 , 2019
Colombia features top sustainable practices at PMA Fresh Summit
PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, CA – Nine Colombian companies will be presenting their products fueled of innovation and sustainable practices at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2019 Fresh Summit when it convenes on October 18 and 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees will learn about Colombia’s top industry trends and environmental practices on […]
October 17 , 2019
Does kiwifruit help you sleep? Major study to find out
Massey University researcher Alex Kanon plans to spend the next three years investigating exactly what it is about kiwifruit that helps with sleep.
October 17 , 2019
Naturipe launches new jumbo raspberry variety
The Pacific Centennial is a jumbo, new raspberry variety that is both firm and sweet. It was bred in the Pacific Berry Breeding program.
October 17 , 2019
U.S.: California's Wonderful pomegranate crop forecast lower
The Pomegranate Council notes the beginning of Wonderful pomegranate harvest and gives insight to projected state of this season's harvest.
October 17 , 2019
European avocado consumption growth could slow, expert warns
Speaking at the World Avocado Congress held in Colombia in September, a researcher explained that two of the largest European avocado markets that have been driving much of the impressive growth over the last decade could see per-capita consumption level off.
October 17 , 2019
