BrandStorm shares global perspectives on branding and packaging

Two heavily featured topics at the Global Marketing: Trends from Abroad session were the importance of branding as well as approaches to packaging amid increasing demand for sustainable options.

March 15 , 2021

Jupiter to trial South African plum varieties in Northern Hemisphere for first time

U.K.-based fresh produce company Jupiter Group has announced it will trial six new varieties of South African plums in the northern hemisphere for the first time, in co-operation with its kiwifruit partner in Greece, AS Nestos.

March 15 , 2021

UK to postpone new import requirements for EU fresh produce

The UK has agreed to postpone the introduction of phytosanitary certification obligations for most fresh produce from the EU until January 2022, according to Freshfel.

March 12 , 2021

U.S.: APHIS seeks comments on pineapple imports from the Philippines

The government of the Philippines has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of pineapple for consumption into the U.S. and Territories.

March 12 , 2021

South American lemons to "balance" U.S. market after California weather issues - Limoneira CEO

Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards spoke about the effects of the strong winds in coastal California on lemon production earlier this year, the outlook for Chile and Argentina, and the effects of the storm in Texas and Mexico.

March 12 , 2021

Limoneira cut Q1 losses and achieved record lemon revenue

Limoneira achieved record lemon volumes of 1.3 million cartons in its first financial quarter, also noting good pricing conditions and a "dramatically" expanded focus on retail food and club grocery business.

March 11 , 2021

Spain: Valencian Farmers Association estimates over €180M in losses from pandemic

The most affected agricultrual products in Valencia have been wine, stone fruits, persimmon, oil, almonds, onions, potatoes and some vegetables.

March 11 , 2021

Tanimura & Antle acquires Boston-based Green City Growers

Grower-shipper Tanimura & Antle has acquired Boston-based Green City Growers, which it says is "our next level of engagement to continue our efforts to impact the lives of all".

March 10 , 2021

Peru's ProHass analyzes effects of Agricultural Promotion Law

In an interview, Daniel Bustamante explained the effects of the Agricultural Promotion Law in Peru and on the industry, new innovation projects and the challenges facing ProHass for this year and the next.

March 10 , 2021

BrandStorm session reveals how to forge an ironclad brand

Kicking off BrandStorm virtually this year was brand strategist Lindsay Pedersen to talk about why brand matters and steps on how to create one to fully represent your business.

March 10 , 2021