(Update 8/30/18, 10 a.m.: The Fresno city council approved the sponsorship, 6-0, as part of the consent calendar. The item was not pulled for a separate debate). Could the newly dubbed California Food Expo exit Fresno? The Fresno City Council will discuss approving a $62,500 sponsorship of the annual summer event...
Goodbye, Fresno Food Expo. Hello, California Food Expo.
In year eight, the highly successful Fresno Food Expo outgrew its name. So organizers of the nation’s largest geographically-focused food industry tradeshow unveiled a new banner Thursday: California Food Expo. And next year the expo will become a two-day event. “Our production value in both fresh and manufactured products, our innovation...
With Nut Harvest Coming, Valley Growers Weary of Trade War
With harvest season a few weeks away, nut growers in the Central Valley are already weary of new higher tariffs on some of their products, such as pistachios. And they worry that if the international market dries up, it could lead to a supply glut and falling prices. In addition, China...
Fresno Food Expo Launches Locals to World Markets
Who will be the next Valley business to use the Fresno Food Expo as a launching pad for expansion? While some companies use the Fresno Food Expo to reach new markets, others hope to find companies that can help them expand their businesses locally. The all-day event on Thursday (July...