China gives green light to US blueberry imports

China gives green light to US blueberry imports
Despite the escalating tensions between the two countries, China has announced it will allow imports of blueberries from the United States as of Thursday 14th May, according to notices on […]
Mon 18/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Lidl aims to conquer US

Lidl aims to conquer US
Lidl’s new store in Peachtree Corners, Atlanta is the German retailer’s fifth in Georgia and 99th Lidl in the US. Having opened its first US outlet in 2017, the discounter […]
Mon 11/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Sinclair wins AE50 award

Sinclair wins AE50 award
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has recognised Sinclair’s EcoLabel and Large Label V6 in its 2020 AE50 Outstanding Innovations Award. The ASABE AE50 awards honour the […]
Thu 07/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

COVID-19 hits mango sales in US

COVID-19 hits mango sales in US
The shutdown of foodservice channels across the world is having a devastating effect on the mango market and other products perceived as being luxury fruits. Gary Clevenger, managing member and […]
Tue 28/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Improving fruit shelf life with newly developed sticker

Improving fruit shelf life with newly developed sticker
StixFresh is advancing the fresh food sector with its latest innovation, a 100% natural and safe sticker that can be applied to a large variety of produce, such as apples, […]
Wed 15/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Roadmap to save California agriculture

Roadmap to save California agriculture
A new project outlines how organic and more sustainable farming practices can offer a means to save California, which is currently facing a climate crisis, with rising temperatures, frequent heat […]
Tue 31/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Coronavirus takes toll on air freight sector

Coronavirus takes toll on air freight sector
The global airline trade body Iata estimates that the Coronavirus crisis could cost the airfreight industry up to US$113m in lost revenue. This estimate might need to be revised following […]
Mon 16/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

In US, growth in organics outstrips growth in other food categories 

In US, growth in organics outstrips growth in other food categories 
Sales of organic products in the US reached $52.5 billion in 2018, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey by the OTA. Organic food sales increased 5.9% to $47.9 billion, outpacing total food sales growth at 2.3%.
Mon 09/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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