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‘We must open up the U.S. avocado supply chain and improve data’ - retail, foodservice execs
At the World Avocado Congress held last week in Medellin, Colombia three executives said these were essential for the category to achieve its full potential in the world’s largest avocado market.
October 01 , 2019
LGS Specialty Sales launches dish to discovery fall promotion
PRESS RELEASE New Rochelle, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados and grapes is excited to launch Dish to Discovery, a fall promotion showcasing the unique growing regions around the globe. Beginning today through November 6, LGS’s consumer brand, Darling Citrus®, will delight fans each week with opportunities to receive a world-exploration themed […]
September 30 , 2019
Costa Rica sees big drops in banana, pineapple exports
From January through August, banana exports fell by 17% year-on-year while pineapple exports fell by 8%, according to Procomer.
September 30 , 2019
Spanish lemon crop lower, but unaffected by recent storms
Spain’s lemon season is now underway, amid expectations of a 15% year-on-year drop in volumes.
September 30 , 2019
Q&A: T&G Global CEO on where the company is heading
From implementing new business strategies, to building year-round brands for two popular fruits, to boosting labor productivity through innovation, New Zealand’s largest fruit company has a lot on its plate.
September 30 , 2019
Leading global food retailers join food waste initiative
Called 10x20x30, the initiative brings together 10 of the world’s biggest food retailers and providers to engage with 20 of their priority suppliers to halve rates of food waste by 2030.
September 30 , 2019
Berry People announces new berry deals to fill key North American supply gaps
New supplies of premium-quality fruit include organic blueberries from Jalisco and conventional strawberries from Guanajuato and Michoacán.
September 29 , 2019
Colombia aims to be world's second-largest avocado exporter
Colombian avocado exports through June rose by 38% in value year-on-year to US$52.9m - the same figure achieved during the whole of 2018.
September 27 , 2019
U.S.: Japan trade deal "exciting" for California citrus
Japan has stood out among major citrus markets as having very high tariffs on imports from countries with whom it doesn't have a trade deal.
September 27 , 2019
Alpine Fresh reveals new brand identity with redesigned logo
PRESS RELEASE Alpine Fresh is the industry’s leading grower, packer, and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of their new brand and redesigned logo. This new logo has been incorporated into their product labels and packaging. Ashley Yager, Alpine Fresh Marketing Director states: “We’ve redesigned our logo […]
September 26 , 2019



