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Developing story: Mission Produce partner Cartama and Westsole to send first U.S.-bound Colombian avocados
Since this morning's announcement it has come to light that Cartama will be shipping fruit tomorrow with Port Everglades as the final destination.
November 02 , 2017
Planasa to sell majority stake to venture capital firm for €450M
One of the world's leading berry breeders hopes the deal will facilitate its ambitious global expansion plans.
November 02 , 2017
Colombia's first U.S.-bound avocado shipments to set sail soon
The inaugural export comes from Westsole's state-of-the-art packhouse in Antioquia, with fruit set to arrive in the U.S. on Nov. 12.
November 02 , 2017
Opinion: Were Fresh Summit's abbreviated show hours a success?
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says there has been a disproportionate impact on small players, while exhibitors have no choice but to step up their game.
November 02 , 2017
NZ: Pink Lady apple display contest wows shoppers
"What better way to promote the Pink Ribbon and breast cancer awareness then to have a lady as the centrepiece," says the store manager who created the display.
November 02 , 2017
U.S.: Halos easy peeler volumes to stay stable despite shorter Californian crop
Wonderful Citrus president David Krause discusses the season ahead, integration of DNE and aggressive lime expansion in Mexico.
November 02 , 2017
U.K.: Young people the worst food waste offenders, new research shows
London came out as the most wasteful region with 28% of residents throwing away more than 10% of the fruit and veg they buy each week.
November 02 , 2017
Q&A: Berry chat with Driscoll's of the Americas president Soren Bjorn
The executive discusses everything from substrate farming to labor to an unexpected market for the company's highest prices.
November 01 , 2017
Guatemala markets emerging produce exports with "Beyond Expectations" brand
With an incipient blueberry industry, a range of exotics and super foods like chia linked to their Mayan heritage, Guatemalans are promoting the fact their produce industry is about much more than just bananas.
November 01 , 2017
The Packaging Pitch: Highlights from PMA Fresh Summit
"The great news is that based on what I saw, the fresh produce industry is in for exciting times ahead," says marketing expert Lisa Cork.
November 01 , 2017
