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Avocados in Charts: What can we expect from the market during the rest of 2019?
By looking at the data from last season, some important insights can be given about what we could expect in terms of pricing in the U.S. avocado market.
October 08 , 2019
Ocean Mist Farms launches new organic artichoke packaging
The new packaging options will be displayed at PMA Fresh Summit, and shoppers can expect to see them in stores in time for the November and December holidays.
October 08 , 2019
British retailers suffer worst September since mid-1990s
The BRC says that surveys showed people were spending money on entertainment instead of shopping in the run-up to Brexit.
October 08 , 2019
The Packaging Pitch: Farming’s eroding social license to operate
"Recently, I came across something I believe needs to be on every produce company’s strategic agenda. In talking with produce CEOs, only a few had heard of it, most had not."
October 07 , 2019
U.S.: Table grape storage numbers shoot up in second report
The latest figure is still significantly down on the 12.9m boxes registered on Sept. 30 last year, but only slightly below the 10.8m boxes reported in 2017.
October 06 , 2019
"World-first": £120M greenhouse project announced for U.K.
Once operational next year, the two massive greenhouses will be capable of producing more than 1 in 10 of the country’s tomatoes.
October 04 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 39, 2019
Avocado prices saw decreases in the U.S. market in week 39, while in Europe they tended to increase amid low supply levels.
October 04 , 2019
USDA invests $11M in innovative pest management solutions
The research will be focused on solutions to problems that aren't typically available to specialty crop farmers, according to the USDA.
October 04 , 2019
U.S.: Kroger cuts hundreds of jobs amid turnaround concerns
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said last month the company was not “reconfirming” its three-year projection of US$400m in incremental operating profit.
October 03 , 2019
Tesco CEO announces surprise departure
The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.
October 03 , 2019
