Post Archive

Del Monte Pacific restructures U.S. supply chain

Del Monte Pacific plans to move to an "asset-light strategy" and divest production facilities of U.S. subsidiary Del Monte Foods.
August 22 , 2019

NZ: Rockit Global "step-changes" business with new HQ and packhouse

“This project signifies the growth of the apple industry in Hawke’s Bay, and signals the coming of age of Rockit and a reflection of our confidence and belief in our product and brand,” says CEO.
August 22 , 2019

NZ Avocado CEO talks greater Asian focus, second season in China and industry growth

New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels.
August 22 , 2019

Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms

Aside from the Orangeline acquisition, North America-based produce company Mucci also announced "aggressive" expansion plans in Canada and the U.S.
August 21 , 2019

SweeTango apple harvest is now underway

PRESS RELEASE Wenatchee, Wash. - Harvest has kicked off for the 2019 SweeTango® apple crop. Orchards are located in Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and Nova Scotia, Canada, and harvest timing varies by region, beginning in the Western U.S. and concluding a few weeks later in Nova Scotia. This year’s harvest began late last […]
August 21 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit: First North American promotion leads to strong sales growth

The kiwifruit campaign has included everything from digital coupons and demos to sales and display contests at both regional and nationwide chains.
August 21 , 2019

New U.S.-Mexico tomato trade deal met with mixed reactions

While the FPAA has warned that the new tomato deal will unnecessarily slow border traffic, harming industries, the FTE has said the agreement will protect against dumping.
August 21 , 2019

Bayer sells animal health business for US$7.6B amid mounting Roundup cancer claims

The move comes as Bayer tries to reorganize its business following its acquisition of Monsanto, which faces scores of lawsuits over claims its pesticide Roundup causes cancer.
August 21 , 2019

Wish Farms and Feeding America celebrate successful “Superhero Summer” campaign

PRESS RELEASE Plant City, FL  – International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to share the results of their summer partnership campaign with Feeding America®.  “The ‘Superhero Summer’ campaign was a great success on many levels. We reached a nationwide audience of over 1.1 million, with over […]
August 21 , 2019

Mexico and U.S. reach deal to end tomato trade war

Under the deal, which will be in place for five years, the vast majority of Mexican tomato exports will be subject to border inspections.
August 21 , 2019