Fruit Grading News
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Providing more lower-grade fruit may not increase consumption
New research suggests that increasing the availability of lower grade fresh fruit and vegetables may not be the answer to increasing its consumption. The research by Cranfield University set out to understand what affects fruit and vegetable demand. Of those surveyed, the research identified that the fresh produce industry perceived that the ‘5-a-day’ message has had little to no ...
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IGNIA leads US$6.5 million investment in chiapas farms, a leading Mexican exporter of fruits and vegetables
IGNIA Fund I, LP, the first impact investing fund in Latin America, announced today an investment of US$5 million in Chiapas Organic Holdings, Inc. ("Chiapas Farms"), a leading Mexican producer and trader of export-grade fruits and vegetables. This investment is part of a US$6.5 million equity financing round that includes a US$1.5 million investment from existing shareholders. "Chiapas Farms ...
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