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Opinion: Were Fresh Summit's abbreviated show hours a success?

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says there has been a disproportionate impact on small players, while exhibitors have no choice but to step up their game.
November 02 , 2017

NZ: Pink Lady apple display contest wows shoppers

"What better way to promote the Pink Ribbon and breast cancer awareness then to have a lady as the centrepiece," says the store manager who created the display.
November 02 , 2017

U.S.: Halos easy peeler volumes to stay stable despite shorter Californian crop

Wonderful Citrus president David Krause discusses the season ahead, integration of DNE and aggressive lime expansion in Mexico.
November 02 , 2017

U.K.: Young people the worst food waste offenders, new research shows

London came out as the most wasteful region with 28% of residents throwing away more than 10% of the fruit and veg they buy each week.
November 02 , 2017

Q&A: Berry chat with Driscoll's of the Americas president Soren Bjorn

The executive discusses everything from substrate farming to labor to an unexpected market for the company's highest prices.
November 01 , 2017

Guatemala markets emerging produce exports with "Beyond Expectations" brand

With an incipient blueberry industry, a range of exotics and super foods like chia linked to their Mayan heritage, Guatemalans are promoting the fact their produce industry is about much more than just bananas.
November 01 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Highlights from PMA Fresh Summit

"The great news is that based on what I saw, the fresh produce industry is in for exciting times ahead," says marketing expert Lisa Cork.
November 01 , 2017

Len Krahn appointed SunSelect CEO

“A fresh approach to our leadership enables us to continue executing on what we do well, and embrace opportunities to grow," said the new CEO.
October 31 , 2017

North America: Zespri extends SunGold season with kiwifruit from Italy

In order to meet strong demand, the company has highlighted a "seamless" transition into supplies from Italian growers.
October 31 , 2017

Del Monte Q3 profits hit by one of "worst oversupply" seasons for bananas

The company's profit plunged in the third quarter but its diversification strategy kept net sales fairly stable.
October 31 , 2017