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Awe Sum Organics offers Fair Trade certified organic grapes from Sonora, Mexico

PRESS RELEASE We are thrilled to offer our new crop, Organic and Fair Trade Certified seedless table grapes from Sonora, Mexico. Grown in the northern region of Mexico, our grapes are sweet, crunchy, delicious, and will be available at promotable pricing. Our red and green seedless are forecasted to be available for loading in Nogales, […]
May 04 , 2020

Oppy brings top cherry brands and new exciting addition to cherry season

PRESS RELEASE As one of the few seasonal fruits left, cherries are among Oppy’s most anticipated offerings due to their temporary availability and exceptional flavor profile. The popularity of the program is set to increase this year as Oppy expands its extensive cherry offerings with the addition of the Katicich brand.  A leading grower, marketer and distributor of […]
May 04 , 2020

Fresh Del Monte CEO: We see a lot more normalcy in the market

Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has spoken about how he expects the company to emerge from the crisis stronger than before, the recently "catastrophic" pineapple market, and plans to increase Fresh Del Monte's share of the North American avocado market.
May 04 , 2020

South Africa's Afrupro eyes further growth in avocado production base

The producer-driven company, whose name is an acronym for Avocado Fruit Producers, has grown by 50% since 2017 based on turnover.
May 04 , 2020

Packers innovate with Hazel for apples

PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO, IL – ​Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new packaging solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste, announces positive industry feedback on a version of their USDA-funded suite of technologies specifically designed for apples. The Hazel™ for apple technology works by reducing the respiration rate of apples prior […]
May 04 , 2020

Sun Belle and Giddings Mexico announce long-term berry agreement

The agreement solidifies the companies' 18-year relationship and is expected to extend their reach as principal producers and distributors of berries worldwide.   
May 04 , 2020

Northwest Cherry Growers optimistic for exports despite Covid-19

While there have been fewer flights in recent weeks, the low cost of fuel should help growers deliver fruit at competitive prices to importers this summer.
April 30 , 2020

Driscoll’s introduces Berry Big Strawberries

PRESS RELEASE Watsonville, California — Driscoll’s introduces Berry Big™ Strawberries, larger sized strawberries with versatility for endless everyday eating possibilities.  With the same great delicious Driscoll’s flavor, this special berry gives consumers multiple bites from just one berry. Their quantity is limited and captures the beginning of peak California growing season. Fresh, sweet and juicy […]
April 30 , 2020

Q&A: From seed to shelf - The Jupiter story

Fresh Fruit Portal spoke to the husband-and-wife founders Mark and Yvonne Tweddle to learn more about their business, the journey behind growing Jupiter to become the award-winning global company it is today, and its plans for China and beyond.
April 30 , 2020

Camposol notes "strong performance" in 2019 despite challenges

Camposol's financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2019 was affected by lower avocado volumes than the previous year and greater blueberry price contraction.
April 30 , 2020