APS18 Preview II: Omni-channel retailing opens floodgates of produce marketing issues

Packaging expert Lisa Cork, one of the featured presenters at the upcoming Amsterdam Produce Summit in November, further discusses opportunities and challenges that face the industry.

October 04 , 2018

Chile: Higher productivity boosts avocado volumes

Chile is forecasting avocado production of 245,000 metric tons (MT) for the 2018-19 season, which would mark a 9% year-on-year rise.

October 04 , 2018

Bee vectored biopesticides developed as alternative to spraying

Canadian ag-tech start-up Bee Vectoring Technology has successfully developed a commercial alternative to pesticide spraying, using bees to carry and distribute an organic, inoculating powder during their pollination route.

October 04 , 2018

U.K.: Coffee chain advert banned for criticizing avocado breakfasts

A radio advert encouraged people to eat a bacon roll or egg muffin instead, but authorities ruled that it promoted poor nutritional habits.

October 03 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 39, 2018

A decline in California and Peruvian avocado supplies helped to keep the U.S. market stable in week 39, despite the high volumes of Mexican fruit.

October 03 , 2018

South Africa: Two tobacco farms successfully convert to OZblu blueberry ranches

Fruit company United Exports has highlighted the transformation of two traditional Limpopo tobacco farms into sustainable blueberry-producing businesses under the OZblu brand.

October 03 , 2018

Zespri aims to keep winning streak alive during PMA Fresh Summit

October 02 , 2018

Wish Farms will take PMA Fresh Summit attendees on a virtual farm tour

October 02 , 2018

U.S.: Cosmic Crisp consumer launch campaign gets underway

Proprietary Variety Management says its integrated launch will push Cosmic Crisp into a "new stratosphere of consumer marketing for fresh produce".

October 02 , 2018

Revamped NAFTA "consistent with our overarching goals", says PMA

The Produce Marketing Association has added its voice to the industry's praise of the recently announced tri-lateral trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

October 02 , 2018