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The Packaging Pitch: Creating… and fighting for your brand
"Whether the issue is big or small, if you don’t fight for your brand, no one else will," says marketing expert Lisa Cork.
December 04 , 2018
Chilean cherry exports running 9% lower than last season
Average prices in the Chinese market for XJ sizes of Brooks cherries are 17% up on last year, but for Rainier they are slightly lower.
December 04 , 2018
With export protocol signed, Argentina expects first China-bound shipments in early 2019
For now, the Argentine industry will only be able to ship via sea freight, but a potential Medfly-free declaration for certain growing regions next year could open up the door for air freight exports.
December 04 , 2018
USDA purchases more than $10M of California table grapes
The recent purchase of almost half a million boxes was part of the government's tariff mitigation program.
December 03 , 2018
U.S. and China postpone next wave of tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not increase the tariff rate on US$200 of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% on Jan. 1 as originally planned, instead holding off for 90 days.
December 03 , 2018
New farmer-friendly strategy could reverse collapse in bee population
Devoting a quarter of cropland to flowering economic crops could attract pollinators and boost farmers’ food plantations, new research has found.
December 03 , 2018
IGD lists top trends for Asian grocery market in 2019
Trends listed by the international grocery research organization include social shopping and ultimate convenience.
December 03 , 2018
South Africa: Good EU market conditions for early stonefruit deal
Hortgro's Jacques du Preez says that the combination of a slightly later South African stonefruit crop, lower early season volumes for some varieties, and a shorter Italian plum crop are resulting in positive conditions for exporters.
December 03 , 2018
J. Miles Reiter returns as Driscoll's CEO
Kevin Murphy, who was named CEO in 2015, will leave this position by the end of the year.
December 02 , 2018
U.S. Farm Bill deal a "significant win" for citrus growers, says CCM
Negotiators have reached an "agreement in principle" on a bill that would provide US$25 million annually for five years for research related to citrus greening disease.
November 30 , 2018
