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'What does it take to win with new grape varieties?' - Marketing expert to explain at Global Grape Summit
Don Goodwin, the founder and president of U.S.-based Golden Sun Marketing will enlighten attendees at the upcoming Global Grape Summit on June 5 with his perspective during a session entitled "Marketing Table Grapes for Success".
May 02 , 2019
U.K.: Greenyard Frozen and Tesco announce new partnership
The strategic supply agreement will "contribute positively" to the revenue of all parties in the supply chain, says Greenyard.
April 30 , 2019
USDA seeks comments on proposed Chinese citrus imports
APHIS says its scientists determined pomelo, Nanfeng honey mandarin, ponkan, sweet orange, and Satsuma mandarin fruit from China can be safely imported into the U.S. under a systems approach.
April 30 , 2019
Fresh Del Monte: Lower banana profits contribute to dip in Q1 net income
The company has also announced a realignment of its operating segments, consolidating its other fresh produce and prepared food businesses into one division called fresh and value-added products in a bid to improve performance.
April 30 , 2019
Bananas in Charts: U.S. market supplies hit five-year low
Weather-related issues in some of the market's biggest suppliers - including Guatemala and Costa Rica - have led to dramatic reductions in volumes that are illustrated in the charts.
April 30 , 2019
Coastline Family Farms and Madison Ranches form new dry onion JV
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, CA – Coastline Family Farms a western vegetable Grower/Shipper with locations in Salinas CA, Yuma AZ and Brawley CA., announced today the formation of a new dry onion growing and packing joint venture with Madison Ranches located in Echo, Oregon. The new venture will be named Madison-Cox Onions, LLC. Larry Cox, the […]
April 29 , 2019
U.S.: FDA approves GM Arctic Fuji apple
Arctic Fujis are the third non-browning apple variety Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been approved to grow, along with Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny.
April 29 , 2019
Amazon highlights developments with produce, grocery business in Q1 report
The e-commerce giant is offering price cuts on fresh produce at its Whole Foods Market, expanding its Prime Now delivery service to additional metro stations, and accepting SNAP EBT cards.
April 29 , 2019
Wawona begins promotable stone fruit volumes
PRESS RELEASE Cutler, CA — Wawona Packing Company, a leading grower and shipper of organic and conventional tree fruit, today announced the start of its 2019 stone fruit season. Beginning with proprietary varieties of organic and conventional peaches and nectarines, the program will expand to include additional commodities and varieties as the season progresses with […]
April 29 , 2019
Hazel Technologies launches new USDA-funded product Hazel Cherry
PRESS RELEASE Chicago, U.S. -- Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded company developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce, announces the launch of Hazel® Cherry, a new post-harvest technology for fresh cherries that ensures excellent fruit quality. Cherry packers in the Pacific Northwest successfully piloted the technology, a quarter-sized biodegradable and food-safe packaging insert that […]
April 29 , 2019
