The Michigan Potato Industry Commission will highlight potatoes produced in the state with 90 branded display bins and 4.6 million Kwik Lok tags with the Michigan Potatoes logo.
AUSTIN, Texas - With Washington D.C. distracted by dysfunction and a partial government shutdown, one trade analyst speaking at Potato Expo 2019 said the focus needs to return to the importance of approving the USMCA.
Sun World International, Bakersfield, Calif., has grown its grape exports significantly in the past several years, which the company attributes to a strong brand presence and strong partnerships in export markets.
The U.S. on Nov. 30 joined Canada and Mexico to sign the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, a new trade agreement that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Chilean table grape exports to the U.S. could decline slightly in 2018-19 as more attractive prices in China may pull some volume away from North America.
Editor Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the big stories of the week, including the agreement that replaces NAFTA and a flurry of announcements about new stores and new store formats.
(UPDATED, Oct. 1 ) Wrapping up talks at the 11th hour of a self-imposed deadline, the U.S., Mexico and Canada agreed on a new trade deal the night of Sept. 30.
