Month: May 2018

South Africa has approximately 650 table grape producers, almost all of which are conventional growers. More than 150 of them, or 20%, attended a conference on May 10th 2018 on the opportunities for organic grape cultivation in South Africa. The conference, held in Stellenbosch, was organized by Eosta, a leading European importer and distributor of organic fruit and vegetables. ‘With conventional cultivation you are increasingly running into problems,’ said grape grower Easton Marsh from Lushof. ‘Annual droughts are becoming extreme, and public resistance to pesticides is growing. Organic cultivation can offer some solutions.‘ …

POM Wonderful has launched a multifaceted ad campaign, including its most robust digital effort in brand history, titled “Dolphin.” The humorous new ads feature Jeff Kowalczyk, a man living with a live dolphin impaled through his chest, who doesn’t let his “health scare” slow him down. In fact, Jeff and his wife soon realize that his life-changing experience was just the wake-up call they needed to take their health more seriously, including incorporating POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice into their diet for antioxidants and a good source of potassium. …

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly citrus crop forecast for the 2017-2018 season. …

During the month of May, USA Pears is engaging consumers with the How Do You Anjou? Instagram contest. The contest is a way to raise awareness and excitement about the availability of Anjou pears during the spring and early summer. The promotion will emphasize the versatility of the Anjou pear, whether it is being enjoyed in the kitchen or on the go. With one medium-sized pear providing 6 grams of fiber (24% of daily recommended value), as well as being a good source of vitamin C, pears make for a delicious and nutritious heart-healthy snack. …