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The Packaging Pitch: What do a crystal ball and a job description have in common?
"I think both the scary and exciting thing is e-commerce is coming like a freight train and the fresh produce industry has not yet even begun to get its head around the opportunities or threats this represents."
July 04 , 2018
U.S.: APHIS lifts Medfly quarantine area in Los Angeles County
The quarantine zone was established in August last year, and dozens of additional detections of adults and larvae were made over the following weeks.
July 03 , 2018
U.S.: Amazon veteran joins indoor farming startup
The New Jersey-based company has raised US$27.5 million since launching in 2017 and is set to open its second grow operation this year.
July 03 , 2018
Opinion: Protecting your brand through planning ahead
Following the Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak in the U.S., Bev Oster says it is crucial for companies to have a communications plan in place to handle crises.
July 03 , 2018
Blackberries in Charts: Strategic growth leads to more stable pricing
Prices typically spike around June and remain high through September, and this June prices have been higher than the last two years on the back of low volumes.
July 03 , 2018
Strong U.S. market conditions for Mexican mangoes, says Crespo
A company representative says both the organic and conventional markets have been higher this year, and also that there has been "extraordinary" demand growth for organic Ataulfos.
July 03 , 2018
BayWa affiliate expands South African avocado business through JV with Afrupro
A new company being created by a Dutch supplier and South African marketing organization will grant low-interest loans to avocado farmers.
July 02 , 2018
Tesco and Carrefour to form "long-term, strategic alliance"
Tesco says the agreement will create "significant opportunities" for suppliers and lead to lower prices.
July 02 , 2018
Australian supermarket chain Coles vows to stop importing lemons
Australia is a net lemon importer, with most coming from the US, and local supplies are typically lowest over December and January.
June 29 , 2018
U.S.: Arctic ApBitz dried apple slices "extremely well received" on Amazon
The product is made from genetically modified non-browning Arctic Golden apples, developed by Canadian biotechnology company Okanagan Specialty Fruits
June 29 , 2018
