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Inspirational educational seminar program set for London Produce Show and Conference

Insightful speakers, including retailers, marketers, suppliers and growers, will seek to initiate industry improvement with regards to fresh produce consumption, sector employment, circular agriculture and food waste.
May 30 , 2019

Australia: Hort Connections a "one-stop shop" for entire industry

The upcoming Hort Connections 2019 in Australia looks set to be the biggest and most international edition yet, serving as a key meeting point for members from across the global fruit and vegetable supply chain.
May 30 , 2019

Mr Apple joins forces with major Chinese retailer for Mother's Day

The company calls China "the ideal place" for the mascot and plans for it to play a role in POS, online sales pages and packaging as it rolls out the character across more and more touchpoints.
May 29 , 2019

U.S.: Vanguard expecting "beautiful" stonefruit crop

Vanguard Pride is providing customers with new varieties this season such as the Rich Pride peach, which is a yellow-flesh cultivar that is rounder in shape.
May 29 , 2019

U.S.-based iTradeNetwork bringing supply chain solutions to London Produce Show

One of the reasons we’re attending the London Produce Show is to better assess how technologies that currently serve our customers can benefit the UK and European marketplaces, says iTradeNetwork.
May 29 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: How to control mealybugs in your table grape vineyard (part 2)

Mealybugs are a major pest for table grape growers, but some of their oldest enemies can be used to help control them. Check out part two of this guide to find out how.
May 29 , 2019

U.S.: Charlie's Produce acquires distributor Better Life Organics

Charlie's Produce says this acquisition will allow it to offer a broader breadth of products, including an extensive selection of premium organic fruits and vegetables from local growers and international market leaders.
May 28 , 2019

Asparagus in Charts: Mexico's prices hit five-year low in U.S.

Mexico's arrival volumes in the U.S. market in April set a five-year high, pushing prices down significantly for the important supplying country.
May 28 , 2019

London Produce Show: How Fresh4cast is helping the fresh produce industry get smarter

The exhibitor provides solid data solutions to help customers more accurately forecast their harvest and market demand, as well as mitigate the potential for volatility, waste and inefficiencies.
May 28 , 2019

AUSVEG welcomes first female ag minister

Voicing the goal to "grow the value of Australian agriculture to $100 billion", AUSVEG CEO says the new minister will be able to help realize the industry's potential.
May 27 , 2019