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State of the Market - Week 13, 2018
Lower supply levels led to some price increases for Chilean blueberries in the U.S. market in week 13.
April 04 , 2018
Phytelligence deal with Mahyco will bring new fruit tech to India
The Seattle-based company aims to lift productivity and fruit quality through its trademarked growing system along with modern rootstocks and varieties.
April 04 , 2018
U.K.: SH Pratt implements "unique" banana planning and ripening software
The company says FIPS offers features to increase efficiency and offer customers centralized key data accessible at any time.
April 04 , 2018
U.S.: Fall and winter holidays set avocado sales records
Avocado sales in the U.S. market in the fourth quarter of 2017 were registered at a record US$42 million.
April 04 , 2018
The Packaging Pitch: Their voice is a megaphone…they will be heard
Lisa Cork urges the produce industry not to lump in Gen Z with Millennials, encouraging interaction with the cohort to help form their marketing strategies in the years ahead.
April 04 , 2018
U.S.: Del Monte "optimistic" about domestic blueberry season
The company's Chilean import blueberry season ended with increased volumes over the last few years, continuing to expand to meet the growing interest from retailers and foodservice customers.
April 03 , 2018
U.S.: BrightFarms chooses Texas for fifth greenhouse site
The company will produce salad products including spinach, baby kale, romaine and arugula and said it would be testing new varieties in the future.
April 03 , 2018
Beautiful partnership: South Africa pledges to remain relevant to U.K. market
The stonefruit and top fruit sectors are continuing to innovate to deliver the "great-tasting fruit" demanded by U.K. consumers.
April 03 , 2018
U.S. proposes allowing imports of fresh Thai pummelos
The systems approach requires multiple safeguards including irradiation treatment, packinghouse processing requirements, and port of entry inspection
April 03 , 2018
U.S. relaxes Chilean cherimoya import regulations
Soon the fruit will be able to be imported via a systems approach, while currently it is subject to a soapy water and wax treatment.
April 03 , 2018
