Opinion
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The Hass Horn: Numerous factors lead to undersupplied U.S. avocado market
Avi Crane has forecast U.S. avocado consumption within five years to be in the region of 4 billion pounds.
September 12 , 2016
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The Packaging Pitch: "Keeping it real" with integrity marketing
Marketing guru Lisa Cork walks us through the Whole Foods aisle and describes a food revolution that is underway.
September 05 , 2016
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Opinion: Make the most of your trade shows
Marketing expert Bev Oster discusses the dos and don'ts and musts for finding the best opportunities at trade shows.
August 31 , 2016
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Opinion: Why was the public not informed of likely Hep A exposure?
Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler asks the important questions about the handling of a recent outbreak that may be linked to Egyptian strawberries.
August 30 , 2016
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Q&A: How T&G Global plans to triple its North American apple sales
T&G Global North America's new pipfruit segment leader Joe Barsi discusses the changes at play in the market, and the potential of brands like Envy, Pacific Rose and Jazz.
August 18 , 2016
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The Hass Horn: Looking back on 'Occupy APEAM'
The avocado market in North America is as strong today as it was weak in May and early June, says Avi Crane.
August 02 , 2016
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The Hass Horn: Impacts of the heatwave in southern California
Avi Crane says there will likely be an acceleration of the California avocado harvest and an 'extensive' fruit drop on next year's crop.
June 21 , 2016
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Opinion: A new partnership with Canada on food safety
The FDA's Caroline Smith DeWaal looks at the importance of a recent systems recognition between the U.S. and Canada.
June 09 , 2016
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Opinion: The stifling of kiwifruit entrepreneurship in New Zealand
"Nein! Natürlich nicht", is essentially the message from KNZ for what has already proven to be a successful, differentiated marketing program in Austria.
June 06 , 2016
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Opinion: Proposed wage changes go beyond what small farmers can pay
Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif responds to a recent LA Times editorial board column that was critical of California's overtime rules in agriculture.
May 27 , 2016