An online ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS was held last week on 28-29 September. Day two of the event examined consumer and retail trends, health messaging, e-commerce and sustainable packaging all came under […]
Tue 05/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
The Produce Marketing Association has cancelled its Fresh Summit event, for this year, because of the impact of Hurricane Ida.
Mon 27/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
US retail giant Walmart has announced plans to expand its partnerships with self-driving vehicle companies to include Ford Motor and Argo AI in home deliveries. The partners said that the […]
Thu 23/09/2021
Mr. Avocado
With Chinese demand for avocados constantly growing, Mr Avocado and Aldi China have teamed up to launch a co-branded ready-to-eat avocado product. Mr Avocado reached out to retailer Aldi soon […]
Wed 22/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
US fresh produce sales have begun rising again, following a surge in cases of Covid-19, according to the latest data from the IRI. Jonna Parker, Team Lead Fresh with IRI, […]
Tue 21/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
A new survey in the US has found that it is convenience rather than safety concerns that is driving more grocery shoppers to go online. In the study by digital […]
Mon 20/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
United Fresh
The United Fresh Washington Conference, September 20-22, presents a unique opportunity for the fresh produce industry to share with Members of Congress and the Administration the important issues that impact […]
Wed 08/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Produce Marketing Association
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced that the 72nd edition of the Fresh Summit fair will take place in person on October 28, 29 and 30 at the Ernest […]
Mon 06/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
APM Terminals Pacific
As the world’s supply chains buckle under the pressure of container and labour shortages, a record number of freight ships are currently stuck awaiting entry into California’s two largest ports, […]
Mon 06/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Venida Packing Co.
California’s plums have gained access to the lucrative Japanese market, as long as the sector can overcome a series of phytosanitary barriers. The California Fresh Fruit Association made the announcement […]
Tue 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
After fetching very high prices at the beginning of the season, blackberry prices in the US market have recently entered free fall. Prices in week 15 this year were at […]
Mon 30/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
