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Northwest cherry export forecast optimistic
Northwest cherry export forecast optimistic

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest cherry growers are optimistic about export opportunities this season.

Retail
T&G Global expands Orchard Rd brand in Asia

Hoping to bring the same excitement to the grape category as it did to apples with Jazz and Envy, T&G Global is moving into grapes with its Orchard Rd brand.

Chris Koger
Fruit
Avocado industry hopeful for access to China
Avocado industry hopeful for access to China

The Irvine-based California Avocado Commission is hopeful that its 14-year effort to gain access to the Chinese market soon may pay off.

Tom Burfield
Produce Crops
Look to Asia, Africa for growth in produce sales
Look to Asia, Africa for growth in produce sales

NEW YORK, N.Y. – As population and per-capita consumption growth slows in the U.S., fresh produce marketers may be wise to focus on faster-expanding markets in Asia and Africa.

Chris Koger
People
PMA hires regional vice president
PMA hires regional vice president

The Produce Marketing Association has hired Anouk Sijmonsma as regional vice president for Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia/New Zealand.

Chris Koger
Vegetables
Growing Vegetables At The Airport
Growing Vegetables At The Airport

What do you do when an airport gives you green space? Grow vegetables, of course!

AgDay TV
Fruit
Fuji apples on tree
China Has Its Own Apple Launch That's Nothing to Do With IPhones

China Has Its Own Apple Launch That's Nothing to Do With IPhones

Bloomberg