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Having been largely focused on Europe during the opening stages of its season, the Peruvian avocado industry is now seeing a market opportunity in the U.S. as Mexican supplies subside.

PRESS RELEASE To better connect with the snacking category’s core consumers, Naturipe Snacks is unveiling a refreshed look and new products at the United Fresh LIVE! online expo and conference starting June 15. Naturipe’s original Snacks product line will now be rebranded as Boost Bentos, featuring updated packaging and fresh ingredients that nourish and energize. […]

An executive of the greenhouse produce grower-shipper says the new facilities will improve its ability to service retailers and consumers in the U.S..

"Although the weather has marked the beginning of the season, as well as the uncertainty about future consumer behavior, the outlook is in fact more than optimistic," said a company representative.

The Organic Trade Association said produce "continues to be the star" of the organic sector, making up almost a third of all organic food sales in the country.

If successful, these varieties would meet diverse regional growing requirements, exhibit better post-harvest characteristics, increase yields, provide resistance against disease, and expand consumer market diversity.

Instacart, which has benefitted a lot more than rival Walmart from the Covid-19 pandemic, now has a market value of US$13.7bn.

With the campaign now fully underway, Citrus from Chile said that the country is expecting a 4% year-on-year increase in total exports to 347,000 metric tons (MT).

The week ended May 31 saw fresh produce dollar gains continue to track ahead of pounds, having reversed the trend in the previous week.

Direct returns to growers rose by 8% year-on-year to NZ$1.96bn, with higher per-tray returns for the Green and Sungold of NZ$6.67 and NZ$11.86, respectively.