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Year 2017 in Review
Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks us through the biggest stories of 2017 while sharing a few personal "fruit firsts" and ideas for 2018.
December 27 , 2017
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12 days of avoiding Christmas food waste
U.K.-based It's Fresh! has created top tips for consumers showing how they can reduce the amount of dumped food this festive season with some smart tactics and leftover recipe ideas.
December 21 , 2017
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From Granny Smiths to garlic mushrooms: Koppert's microgreens add unexpected flavors to NYPS
"Very simply, we are a mix between Willy Wonka and Indiana Jones," says the general manager of the Koppert Cress' U.S. division.
December 20 , 2017
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U.S.: Social media a "fantastic vehicle" for consumer interaction, says Brooks Tropicals
Marketing director Mary Ostlund says that for businesses, using social media can be like "going down a black hole."
December 19 , 2017
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Opinion: Non-GMO madness
"I am not unilaterally for or against GMOs. I am in favor of knowing all the facts from both sides of the conversation and forming one’s own opinion," says Karen Caplan of Frieda's as a disclaimer.
December 19 , 2017
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U.S.: Chelan Fresh markets first commercial crop of home-grown Rockit apples
While the apple may be proving popular with consumers, a company executive noted the plastic tube packaging has perhaps led to confusion.
December 19 , 2017
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NZ: Hulbert steps down as T&G Global CEO
The company has undergone significant changes and expansion worldwide under Hulbert's tenure as CEO.
December 18 , 2017
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Argentina exporting more cherries via Chile
In what looks set to be a record year for volume, the sector is increasingly making the most of faster shipping services from the Chilean port of Valparaiso to tap into Asian market demand.
December 18 , 2017
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Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign
Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.
December 18 , 2017
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Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade
"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.
December 18 , 2017