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State of the Market - Week 48, 2019
Avocado prices rose in the U.S. market in week 48, while cherry prices came under pressure and table grapes were stable.
December 06 , 2019
Robinson Fresh aims to solve key challenge and drive sales with innovative avocado packaging
The company's VP of Global Sourcing speaks about a trial of new avocado packaging that provides pieces of fruit at different stages of ripeness.
December 06 , 2019
NZ avocado thefts: Farmer's trees 'entirely stripped' of crops
"New Zealand is in full harvest, there's no shortage of avocados at the moment...I can't explain the stupidity and desperation," an officer said.
December 05 , 2019
Accel Robotics receives US$30M funding for cashierless store tech
The AI and computer vision tech startup Accel Robotics announced it has plans to install its checkout-free shopping platform in Japan and North America.
December 05 , 2019
U.K aeroponic start-up LettUs Grow: 'Not everyone is sold on vertical farming initially'
Growing from a home-kit aeroponics system to potential plans to expand globally, this tech company evolved to meet demands of the vertical farming industry. LettUs Grow tells us about challenges, the future of aeroponics and advice it has for farmers to have profitable crops.
December 05 , 2019
Colombia to send first avocados to China this month
The development comes as another Latin American avocado exporting country gains access to the Chinese market.
December 04 , 2019
Preview to the New York Produce Show and Conference
December 04 , 2019
Japan's Upper House approves U.S. trade deal
The approval of the deal that slashes tariffs on farm and industrial goods clears the way for its entry into force at the beginning of next year.
December 04 , 2019
U.S. retailer sets up 'world's largest avocado display'
The California-based retailer is on Wednesday set up a massive display of around 112,000 avocados at its store in New Orleans.
December 04 , 2019
The Packaging Pitch: And another year comes to an end
As you launch into the holiday season and the new year, have you thought about what you want to achieve personally and professionally in 2020?
December 04 , 2019
