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Panera Bread wins award at New York Produce Show's Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum

A company representative said it's time for the industry to go beyond the focus of marketing “what’s not in our products” to promoting “what’s in our products.".
December 19 , 2019

U.S.: Grape storage numbers fall by more than half in two weeks

As of Dec. 15 there 3.5m boxes in storage compared to 7.9m on Nov. 30, according to the latest USDA report.
December 19 , 2019

As U.S. retailers look to U.K. example, there are many caveats to consider

Former CEO of Berry Gardens Jacqui Green discusses private label, UK consumers and their preferences at the New York Produce Show and Conference
December 18 , 2019

Two leading retailers drive online grocery growth in Asia

International researcher IGD says there are several ways that suppliers can capitalize on growth in online retailing.
December 18 , 2019

Explainer: New international guide to fair trade labels

Never has the term “fair trade” been more widely used. But what do all the labels mean? Anna Canning of the Fair World Project explains.
December 18 , 2019

Naturipe debunks five myths about cranberries

Cranberries are often "overlooked and underappreciated", according to Naturipe. But the company wants to fix that.
December 18 , 2019

Fruit in Charts: Lower exports of key Chilean commodities amid social unrest

Chilean avocado export volumes are slightly down from last year at this time, but blueberries have seen an upward trend.
December 17 , 2019

Italy sends first kiwifruit container to Mexico

While the Italian fruit industry is in "a difficult moment" currently, Origine Group's first shipment marks the first success in penetrating American markets.
December 17 , 2019

U.S.: Western Growers "excited" to hear about China trade deal contents

CEO and president Tom Nassif has welcomed the recently announced Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China and has urged its quick ratification.
December 16 , 2019

Lack of legal framework 'slowing ag robotics innovation in the EU'

An Agro Innovation Lab says "agricultural robots are now technically so advanced that they could soon see increased use" in the industry.
December 16 , 2019