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Chilean Blueberry Committee projects 8% volume drop in 2023-24
Executive Director Andrés Armstrong tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the committee needed to reevaluate their initial estimate as harvests slowed following peaks in production that lasted weeks
February 05 , 2024
Dole kicks off 125th Banana-versary celebration
As one of the produce leader’s biggest initiatives ever, the celebration will continue through December 2024, offering banana lovers “a continuous series of contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes, and more".
February 05 , 2024
Garland S. Reiter, Jr. appointed to Chief Commercial Officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas
Garland has a deep understanding of the company's roots, having grown up surrounded by the rich agricultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.
February 02 , 2024
Naturipe celebrates peak of blueberry winter season
This FeBLUEary, as the company names this promotion period, berries will primarily come from Naturipe growers in Chile and will be supplemented by blueberries from Mexico and Peru.
February 02 , 2024
Spain urges the EU to safeguard citrus campaign amid France protests
The Spanish Citrus Management Committee is urging the EU to “open a safe corridor to guarantee the transit of Spanish perishable products to their destinations,” warning the situation is causing “irreparable damage” to the ongoing campaign.
February 02 , 2024
D’Arrigo Brothers Company of California: Celebrating a century of legacy
A century of resilience, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence come to the forefront as D’Arrigo California celebrates the remarkable 100th birthday of Andy D’Arrigo.
February 02 , 2024
Walmart expands “Store of the Future” concept
The company plans to build or convert more than 150 locations in the U.S. in the next five years, while simultaneously remodeling existing stores.
February 02 , 2024
Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean Systems Approach pilot in Mexico could serve as a Litmus test for the U.S. market
Rodrigo Astete, sub-technical director of Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) claims that the program allows the application of independent measures that provide the same phytosanitary security as fumigation
February 01 , 2024
Sea-Intelligence Report: Only two shipping lines achieved schedule reliability in 2023
The report covers schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers.
February 01 , 2024
Westfalia Fruit celebrates 75 years of history
Press Release Westfalia Fruit, the leading global avocado supplier celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the legendary philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of Doing Good. Ahead of his time, 75 years ago Dr Merensky had the foresight to establish the Hans Merensky […]
February 01 , 2024



