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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
UC Riverside Charts Course for Future Avocado Varieties : Seeks Partners in New Research EndeavorThe University of California, Riverside is planning to develop the next generation of avocado varieties.	October 11, 2017 Anonymous
An Overview of Global Blueberry Production in 2016Summary: Both highbush and lowbush blueberry crops experienced significant increases in production in 2016, driven by growth in South America, Europe, and Asia & Pacific. Planting acreage has skyrocketed in China, yet this has not been accompanied by equal growth in production. Nevertheless, the prospects of the blueberry industry in China and worldwide remain strong.	September 28, 2017 Andrew D	Cort Brazelton presenting at IBO Summit 2017: China
Robinson Fresh®, Green Giant™ Fresh, and Avocados in ChinaThrough their close and unique relationship, Robinson Fresh® and Green Giant™ Fresh have worked together to ensure success for Green Giant™ Fresh avocados in China. Key to this success has been consistent supply, consumer education, market diversification, and continued branding campaigns.	September 17, 2017 Andrew D	Robinson Fresh® at Asia Fruit Logistica 2017
A Promising Future for Californian Almonds in ChinaRichard Waycott of the Almond Board of California discusses Californian almonds and their increasing popularity in China	September 14, 2017 Andrew
Californian Grape Growers Plan Increased Exports to ChinaProduce Report Lecture 43: Natalie Erlendson from Sun World International discusses “State of U.S. Grapes and the Business Case for Branding”	September 06, 2017 Andrew
Oneonta: Prolonged American Cherry Season a Future TrendAs one of the premier growers and shippers of sweet Northwest cherries, Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers moves more than 2.5 million cartons of the delicious fruit each year. In an interview, Steve Reinholt, Export Sales Manager, shared with Produce Report the company’s competitive advantages and future plans.	August 03, 2017 Jing Zang
Yunji APP Sells 300K Sunkist Valencia Oranges in Two HoursImporter Prince Fruit supplies e-commerce platform Yunji Micro Shop with Sunkist Valencia oranges - 300,000 oranges sold within two hours.	August 01, 2017 Sevan Golnazarian