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Douglas Bakker brought over 40 years of experience to the produce business.

PRESS RELEASE Mission Produce, Inc. a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced its attendance at the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, Calif., from July 9-10, 2025, where it will highlight its full line of fresh organic avocados and mangos and reinforce its position as a strategic partner for […]

PRESS RELEASE Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW), a global leader in fresh avocados, announced the introduction of distinctive new PLU stickers for its largest avocado sizes. These vibrant, oversized labels are designed to prominently feature Calavo's "Super Jumbo" avocados, enhancing their visibility and appeal on retail shelves.  The new labels measure 36mm x 26mm, a […]

Suez Canal activity fell 23.1% in the third quarter, a smaller year-over-year decline than the previous fiscal period.

As part of its global growth strategy focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer centricity, Planasa announces the creation of its new Global Value Chain Department, a strategic organizational step designed to further integrate and optimize all elements of the berries and other Planasa produce value chain. The new department will be led by Hans […]

PRESS RELEASE Mission Produce, Inc., a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of Laura Flanagan to its board of directors, effective June 30, 2025. Flanagan is appointed as an independent Class III director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In connection […]

According to Aneberries president Miguel Ángel Curiel, Mexico stands in an “unbeatable position” as a supplier of strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries to North America, thanks to its unmatched logistics.

The recent cyberattack on UNFI underscores the ongoing cybersecurity risks facing the grocery and retail industry, with hackers employing increasingly lethal tactics to target sensitive data and operations.

Avocado shipments declined marginally in the U.S. but increased significantly in China and Europe, with Peru retaining a dominant market position.

PRESS RELEASE Equifruit, North America’s market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, is stepping boldly into the Organic Produce Summit 2025 with an eye-opening message: the cost of upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year is less than that of a single sock.  At booth 808, Equifruit is inviting OPS attendees to learn how the “most […]