How much do apple names influence consumer purchases?

Bradley Rickard from Cornell University presented the interesting findings of recent research at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

December 12 , 2017

Australia: Sydney pop-up avocado restaurant proves a hit

The industry-funded temporary restaurant has been served up with a healthy dose of comedic irony, appointing Bernard Salt as ambassador.

December 11 , 2017

U.K. retailer debuts mini cocktail avocados

The slimmer fruit is the result of an unpollinated blossom and develops without a seed.

December 11 , 2017

U.S.: Normal timing for California grape season end despite initial concerns

However, John Pandol says that the end-of-season supply dynamics of red and white grapes have "flipped" this year.

December 11 , 2017

India: Cyclone Ockhi hits grape production in Maharashtra

Growers have already been affected by unseasonal rains a couple of months ago, and more rains this week are set to cause further losses.

December 08 , 2017

U.S.: Terra Exports now accepting payments in Bitcoin

The company says it is now accepting the peer-to-peer electronic cash system as it wants to embrace change.

December 08 , 2017

California: Central Valley citrus growers welcome cooler temperatures

The CCM also noted that wildfires in Ventura County "appear to have impacted the local citrus industry", although the extent is unknown at this time.

December 06 , 2017

Cool Port Packing Rotterdam to give laser labeling Europe-wide boost

The Total Produce-supplier is hoping to use technology by Laser Foods on produce items including melons, apples, avocados and mangos.

December 05 , 2017

Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile

The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.

December 04 , 2017

Q&A: "More competition than ever before" in supply chain, says Robinson Fresh exec

Gary York discusses retail consolidation, sustainability and increased competition between European ports.

November 29 , 2017