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LPS 18: Foodservice Forum to highlight power of produce in boosting profits
Returning to host this year’s one-day event will be Jason Danciger, the UK Managing Director of the Hana Group, a global group of Japanese and Asian inspired food concepts.
May 14 , 2018
Australia: Pear oversupply pushes prices "ridiculously" low
"In 1973, we were getting better returns than we are in 2018."
May 14 , 2018
Naturipe celebrates national Strawberry Month with Peak Volumes
“Santa Maria is looking strong and Watsonville is here with a bountiful supply available now and expected to thrive through mid-fall."
May 11 , 2018
ASOEX accusations are "not true", says Zespri
"It’s clear Mr Bown sees kiwifruit as competing against only other kiwifruit in the international marketplace, while we at Zespri see our competition as the entire fruit bowl."
May 11 , 2018
Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability
Greencell's Matthew Churchill discusses the company's latest innovation in avocado packaging, the trend toward organic, and the upcoming London Produce Show.
May 11 , 2018
Peruvian fruit & veg exports grow by more than a third during 2018
Exports of grapes and mangoes rose by around a third over the period, while blueberries more than doubled.
May 11 , 2018
U.S.: Farmers advocate a stronger farm bill in Washington D.C.
The National Farmers Union office hosted an event with an overview of the House Farm Bill proposal, H-R 2, and farmers union's priorities for the legislation.
May 11 , 2018
U.K.: Asda-Sainsbury's merger "not good news" for banana suppliers, says NGO
Banana Link, however, notes that there is a potential upside to the proposed deal between the two major chains.
May 10 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 18, 2018
The first shipments of Chilean clementines to the U.S. took place during week 18.
May 10 , 2018
U.S.: New disease-resistant basil variety addresses critical industry problem
Three men with a long-standing connection to basil teamed up to bring about a disease-resistant variety to an industry wrecked by downy mildew.
May 10 , 2018
