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Canada’s produce industry takes message to Parliament

Nov 10, 2017 by Daniel Vanderhorst
Industry leaders from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Canadian Horticultural Council met with parliamentarians and civil servants Nov. 7-8 in Ottawa.
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U.S. prevails in case against Indonesia import rules

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
Finding in favor of U.S. apple export interests, the World Trade Organization has upheld their ruling that Indonesia’s import licensing regulations for imported fruit violate WTO rules.
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Canada sees spike in organic consumption

Nov 10, 2017 by Jim Offner
Organic consumption is spiking in Canada, according to a report from the Canada Organic Trade Association.
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Senator seeks removal of NAFTA seasonal trade plan

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
In a bid to kill a Trump administration NAFTA proposal giving U.S. growers new power to bring dumping charges, Sen. Jeff Flake has placed a hold on the nomination of Greg Doug to be the ag negotiator for the USTR.

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New York apples shine at Big Apple marathon

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
Giving away about 82,000 apples, the New York Apple Association celebrated its 20th year as a sponsor of the New York City Marathon.
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Produce Alliance representative joins Forbes Councils Board

Nov 10, 2017 by Jessica MacCallum
Tyler Deutsch, senior vice president of business development for the Produce Alliance, was named as a board member of the newly created Forbes Councils Board.
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Goodlatte announces he won’t run in 2018

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte won’t run again.
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U.S. Apple reports big supply of fresh apples on hand

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
The U.S. apple industry continues to curb fresh production of red delicious while increasing output of newer varieties, with a double-digit drop of red delicious and rapid growth of Honeycrisps.
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Produce emerging as grocery’s star

Nov 10, 2017 by Fred Wilkinson
TUBAC, Ariz. — Does fresh produce matter when it comes to retail grocery success?
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Veg-Fresh Farms to launch new organic line

Nov 10, 2017 by Ashley Nickle
A new organic line from Veg-Fresh Farms, with products distinguished by resealable packaging, will be debuting at retail in December.
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PFK gets social to feed disaster victims

Nov 09, 2017 by Fred Wilkinson
During the holiday season, Produce for Kids will donate one meal to support Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for every share of its Holiday Meal Drive Facebook post and new Produce for Kids Facebook fan.
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Packer 25 — John Corsaro

Nov 09, 2017 by Tom Karst
With nearly 30 years logged with the company, Giumarra CEO John Corsaro has done plenty of jobs within the organization.
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CORRECTED: Good crop of bell peppers anticipated

Nov 09, 2017 by Tom Burfield
There’s good news for pepper lovers from growers in the California desert this fall and winter. Pepper supplies are plentiful and quality is good, they say.
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JOH’s Kids 360 event a success

Nov 09, 2017 by Jessica MacCallum
Billerica, Mass.-based regional brokers JOH hosted its 5th annual Kids 360 charity event in Auburndale, Mass.
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Innovation critical in crowded salad category

Nov 10, 2017 by David Mitchell
With the packaged salad business booming, how does a marketer make its package — and what’s inside it — stand out in a crowded field?
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PMA names brand innovator as board member

Nov 10, 2017 by Chris Koger
Lisa Cork of Fresh Produce Marketing Ltd. has joined the Produce Marketing Association’s Board of Directors.

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Growers promoting much larger Kanzi crop

Nov 10, 2017 by Ashley Nickle
CMI Orchards and Applewood Orchards both expect to have more than double the Kanzi volume they produced last season.
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South Africa fruit exports expected down for 2017-18

Nov 10, 2017 by Tom Karst
South Africa’s grape, apple, and pear exports in 2017-18 will be off because below-average rainfall will limit production, according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture.

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