Strong US demand for fresh produce 

Strong US demand for fresh produce 
January saw a 9.7% year-on-year rise in sales of produce, according to a report by the PMA, IRI and 210 Analytics. The figure excludes online-only and delivery e-commerce sales, which are well up on 2020 levels.
Wed 17/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Safeway sources from vertical farms

Safeway sources from vertical farms
US retailer Safeway is making healthy greens more accessible to smaller communities by welcoming produce from vertical farming company Plenty to 17 more stores across Northern California — bringing the […]
Wed 17/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

EU and US conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas 

EU and US conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas 
The European Union and the United States have reached an agreement to adjust the European Union's World Trade Organisation (WTO) agricultural quotas, following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
Tue 16/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Are virtual events the future?

Are virtual events the future?
With many of the sector’s events going virtual this year due to the pandemic, marketers have had to be creative to keep their communications global and effective
Wed 03/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

US trade commission finds that blueberry imports do not threaten domestic industry

US trade commission finds that blueberry imports do not threaten domestic industry
In an official deliberation, the US International Trade Commission has determined that fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as constitute a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry. As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President.
Wed 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Growth of US fruit imports stalls

Growth of US fruit imports stalls
US fruit imports were rather flat in 2020, with the exception being for fresh citrus and frozen fruit, according to new USDA data.
Thu 18/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Organic Vegetable Production Conference

Organic Vegetable Production Conference
The Organic Vegetable Production Conference is a producer-initiated conference which is built around farmer-to-farmer skill sharing and attracts experienced growers from across the US (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and […]
Mon 01/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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