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Produce Crops
China’s retaliatory tariffs continue to take a toll
Unrelenting trade friction with China will likely cost U.S. fruit growers export sales again in 2019.
November 12, 2020 11:53 PM
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Tom Karst
Industry
Plastics working group formed by CPMA
The use of plastics across the produce supply chain is the focus of a new industry working group formed by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
November 12, 2020 11:53 PM
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Tom Karst
Opinion
Tomato negotiations continue but end of agreement is reality
The Department of Commerce sent what one Florida source called a “new and constructive proposal” to Mexican tomato exporters on May 3.
November 12, 2020 11:53 PM
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Tom Karst
Fruit
USDA considers apple grade change for fujis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking comments until July 5 on a proposal to change U.S. fuji apple grade standards.
November 12, 2020 11:53 PM
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Tom Karst
Industry
West Coast Expo names Brighter Bites as Golf Tournament beneficiary
The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has named Brighter Bites as the event’s golf tournament beneficiary.
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
Opinion
Consumers may be dumber than you think
What do consumers want anyway?
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
Industry
Approval nearing for several tropical fruits
Several tropical fruits are closer to access to the U.S. market.
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
Fruit
Del Monte reports value-added sales up, banana prices down
Fueled by strong sales from the company’s Mann Packing business, Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. said net sales increased in the first quarter of 2019.
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
Industry
Inspection rates to rise by 10%
Fresh produce quality and condition inspection fees from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase 10% on Oct. 1.
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
Fruit
Stemilt guides retailers with Fast Facts on Cherries
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is helping retailers prepare for a long season of cherry sales.
November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Tom Karst
