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U.S. food prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in May, outpacing overall inflation, with mixed trends across produce categories.

Press release Produce shipper-marketer, Divine Flavor, along with its principal grower and Mexico’s largest table grape producer, Grupo Alta, recently hosted Sun World International at their Sonora vineyards for a special showcase of Ruby Rush® (Sugrafiftythree variety), the company’s newest red seedless grape brand.  The event served as an exclusive opportunity for select Mexican growers […]

In an exclusive interview with Freshfruitportal.com, Paulo Pacheco, Brazil’s ambassador to Chile, discussed key topics in bilateral trade, the opportunities Brazil's market offers Chilean products, and advancements in economic relations between the two nations.

The company attributed this change to "current operational constraints" that have made maintaining a regular schedule increasingly challenging. This move reflects a broader response to ongoing capacity issues at Europe's largest container port.

With approximately 40% of the crop harvested by late May, the California Avocado Commission anticipates continued strong promotional activity through the summer.

California Giant’s GIANT Blueberries, recognized for their size and flavor, are available primarily from March through August. The firm emphasized the growing consumer interest in blueberries, with over half of surveyed consumers having purchased them in the past year. 

Limoneira will continue to operate as an independent business entity, however, all of its fresh citrus sales and marketing responsibilities, primarily focused on lemons, will transition to Sunkist at the start of the new citrus season.

In statements released through an SEC filing and its corporate website, UNFI confirmed that several systems were taken offline as a precautionary measure, impacting the company’s ability to process and deliver customer orders.

Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Do Duc Duy, said the signing "highlights the strong commitment and goodwill of the country's business community and government to promote balanced trade with the U.S."

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with Sergio Lugo, director of Mexico Table Grapes and of the Sonora Table Grape Growers Association, who indicated that nearly 2 inches of rain severely impacted the grape-producing area right before peak harvest.