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Blueberry council launches Grab a Boost of Blue campaign
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has launched Grab a Boost of Blue, a strategic positioning and call to action backed by new tools and consumer research for retailers.
Dec 29, 2020 by Chris Koger
The organic point of view
The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2021 consumer survey reveals a vast cross-section of commodity-specific insights about organic produce consumption.
Dec 21, 2020 by The Packer Staff
USDA appoints members, alternates to Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of 11 members to the Hass Avocado Board.
Nov 24, 2020 by Chris Koger
These five trends will drive mushroom sales in 2021
As 2021 approaches, there are multiple signs mushrooms will be one of the top trending foods for the year ahead.
Nov 20, 2020 by Industry Press Release
BASF acquires melon breeder ASL
BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative melon breeding companies in the world, to continue expanding its position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain.
Oct 30, 2020 by Industry Press Release
Red state and blue state fresh produce preferences nearly the same, survey says
Supporters of both political parties are nearly identical in their love of fruits and vegetables, a new survey shows.
Oct 22, 2020 by Tom Karst
Industry votes to drop frozen fruit from Mango Promotion Board
The National Mango Board will no longer promote frozen mangoes after a recent vote, in which a majority of importers of the frozen fruit rejected participation in the board.
Oct 22, 2020 by Chris Koger
210 Analytics taking survey to benchmark sustainable practices
Consulting firm 210 Analytics has a new survey out to gain a better understanding of sustainable practices in the fresh produce industry.
Oct 19, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Genome project brings citrus industry closer to stopping greening
Researchers from California and Florida reached a milestone in the in the search to develop a citrus greening-resistant tree by sequencing the genome of a plant that’s closely related to citrus trees.
Oct 18, 2020 by Chris Koger
Pace International presents annual Postharvest Academy
Pace International is presenting its Postharvest Academy through a series of web seminars on a range of topics affecting apple, citrus, cherries and pears.
Oct 17, 2020 by Chris Koger