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Consumer Food Trends: From Table to Tomorrow

Think plant-based, medicinal, hyper-local, flavorful, eco-friendly, convenient, AI personal shoppers and sustainability.

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Unlocking Consistent Growth for Fresh Produce

Although total fresh food sales in the U.S. enjoyed a positive 2024, a report warns that many fresh produce categories this year risk.

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Bananas?

The popular fruit dominates the produce aisle with unmatched consistency, but unlocking future growth requires a deeper understanding of consumer habits and new.

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Navigating Cross-Border Trade in an Era of Uncertainty

The future of U.S.-Mexico produce trade under two new national leaderships.

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India: The Time is Now

With over 1.4 billion people and a Generation Z eager for premium, healthy products, India presents an exceptional opportunity for fruit exporters from.

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Rising Temperatures, Rising Challenges for Fresh Fruit

Understanding these challenges can shed light on the broader effects of global heating and help point the way toward solutions that benefit both.

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Reefer Shipping Shows its Flexibility and Resilience

Amid recurring global disruptions, the reefer shipping industry has navigated challenges from geopolitical conflicts to shifting market demands.

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A Look at Peruvian Blueberries in Global Markets

The country’s strategic export growth is reshaping global markets, balancing record-high production with innovative approaches to maintain stability and meet rising demand.

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The Myth Versus the Reality of Using AI for Fresh Produce Packaging Design

My latest idea in fresh produce marketing comes from the classroom. This spring quarter 2024, my AGB445 Fresh Produce Marketing class at Cal.

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The Unlikely Evolution of Agricultural Trade

The sky above the market was a thick gray winter fog, mingling with the exhaust of forklifts and diesel trucks. Beneath my feet.

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