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PMA presence at 2018 Fruit Logistica celebrates global produce communityMore than 150 produce industry members from around the world connected with each other to establish new business opportunities during a special networking reception hosted by Produce Marketing Association (PMA) at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany.	February 13, 2018 Anonymous
More Players Build a Brighter Future for China’s Avocado MarketAn online discussion by Supafresh on current and future trends in China’s avocado market has garnered considerable attention.	January 28, 2018 Jing Zang
AgroFresh Accelerates Retail Growth StrategyAgroFresh makes investment in and enters into a commercial agreement with Food Freshness Technology, developers of the rapidly growing It’s Fresh!TM Ethylene Removal Filters	January 23, 2018 admin
Washington Apple Commission Optimistic for 2017/18 China ExportsIn an interview, the Washington Apple Commission shared with Produce Report its perspective on U.S. apple exports to China in 2017/18 Season and the reasons behind the robust export growth to China in 2016/17 season.	November 22, 2017 Jing Zang
USTR Prevails in WTO Dispute with Indonesia Apple Import RestrictionsThe US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer announced that the World Trade Organization upheld their ruling that Indonesia’s import licensing regimes for horticultural products are inconsistent with WTO rules. This ruling should pave the way for improved access for Washington apples to the Indonesia, the largest market for Washington apples in SE Asia and an important export destination for the State’s Red Delicious crop.	November 16, 2017 Anonymous
Grapery CEO: The Perfect Taste a Simple Goal but a Tough RoadAt the PMA Fresh Summit in New Orleans, Jim Beagle, CEO of Grapery, shared with Produce Report the stories behind Grapery’s success and his insights into the Chinese market.	October 29, 2017 Jing Zang
Nonbrowning Arctic® Apples Set to Shake Up Apple MarketDeveloped over the course of two decades, the nonbrowning Arctic® apple will finally become available in the U.S. in the next several weeks after facing and overcoming significant research, regulatory, and commercial hurdles.	October 26, 2017 Andrew D	Neal Carter, President and Founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits and the Arctic® apple
Fresh Summit exhibitors earn product, packaging honors, Best of Show honorsFive companies stood out among more than 1,000 exhibitors at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit’s 2017 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo, taking honors for Best Overall Product Promo and Best Packaging Promo, as well as Best of Show.	October 25, 2017 Anonymous
PMA’s Burns: Trends, Technology Shape Industry FuturePMA’s Fresh Summit held on Oct. 19. The annual look into the future offered insights into trends and technologies that will shape the produce and floral industries. Cathy Burns, Produce Marketing Association CEO, identified technology, consumer and talent trends that will shape the industry in years to come. She stressed that working together is key to future success.	October 20, 2017 Anonymous
“Washington Grown”: All about Washington ApplesIn the spring of 2017, the Washington Apple Commission (WAC) worked with the Spokane-based production company North By Northwest to film a number of segments for an episode of the television show Washington Grown.	October 12, 2017 Anonymous