Splendid announces Keitt Kong mango label

Splendid President Daniel Ibarra shares that the launch aligns with “the most exciting moment of the Mexican mango season.” 

August 22 , 2023

EPA Approved Berrisys - Blueberry postharvest protection technology makes its way to the U.S. market

Berrisys is a laminated plastic, dual-release, sulfur dioxide-generating sheet manufactured by Tessara that uses the same technology as world-leading Uvasys, which is used to keep grapes fresher for longer.

August 22 , 2023

A look at Hawaii’s avocado sector potential

The Hawaii Avocado Association promotes the Sharwil variety, which is the most common commercial cultivar on the island, and is usually available from November to April.

August 18 , 2023

Aldi buys Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets

The Southeast-focused acquisition includes approximately 400 supermarkets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

August 17 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican avocado exports reach unprecedented levels

Having attained a total U.S. import volume just shy of 2.5 billion pounds for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, Avocados From Mexico surpassed its previous high-water mark by more than 2%.

August 17 , 2023

Dole contributing to Maui fire relief

This week, the Maui fire officially became the deadliest wildfire event in recent U.S. history, with over 96 confirmed deaths.

August 15 , 2023

Flora loca avocado challenges ripeners

The “first bloom” of the year is known as flora loca, and its has a lower oil content, which slows the maturing and ripening process.

August 14 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte partners to expand cold storage

Additionally, the alliance is set to expand Del Monte’s capacity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands within Flowspace’s existing network.

August 10 , 2023

Recyclable food tray solution brings sustainability to retail

The new, skinnier trays are made from PET, which is the same material used for plastic water bottles.

August 07 , 2023

Study: 36% of U.S. families skip meals for economic reasons

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the rate of food-at-home inflation is 7.1%, however, among surveyed shoppers, the perceived figure is 22.6%, more than 15 points higher than the official measure. 

August 04 , 2023