Colombia Avocado Board elects new members

The new directors are Brian Gomez, importer director of GreenFruit Avocados, and Kathryn Mejía, CAB vice chair and Corpohass director.

December 15 , 2023

Mango volumes from South America on the rise

The total volume shipped from Peru, Ecuador and Brazil totaled 1,166,803 boxes during the week of Dec. 9.

December 15 , 2023

Tomra improving efficiency in packinghouses with artificial intelligence

Two recent product launches have shown how AI is changing food processing. James French, Head of Innovation at TOMRA Fresh Food, part of TOMRA Food, explains how AI is already adding value and why its importance will grow. 

December 15 , 2023

Kroger-Albertsons merger faces yet another roadblock

In November, Kroger assured the Federal Trade Commission that it had met all antitrust law requirements. The FTC has until Dec. 15 to decide on the merger.

December 14 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Drought in the Panama Canal disrupting international trade

The number of permissible daily transits for ships has been significantly curtailed, decreasing from an average of 36 to 38 in the past to an anticipated 18 in February, representing half of the customary allowance.

December 14 , 2023

Jac. Vandenberg’s sustainable mandarins hitting U.S. shelves this summer

The firm just announced its first sustainable mandarin crop shipments, as Uruguay provider Forbel and Peru’s Pampa Baja were recently certified by SCS Global Services.

December 14 , 2023

North Bay increases Florida and Mexico berry production

North Bay strawberries’ main markets are the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

December 14 , 2023

Kapi Kapi Growers announces new president

Sofia Acon was instrumental in bringing Kapi Kapi Growers to the U.S. market four years ago as a co-founder of the company.

December 14 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board’s new executive committee for 2024

Collectively the new executive committee team has over 70 years of experience working in the avocado industry.

December 13 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry producers look to “tropical” varieties amid rising temperatures

To face the changing weather, which has brought warmer winters, companies are looking into new varieties that have a better performance in warmer climates.

December 13 , 2023