Biden administration announces over $5B to advance rural development

The new investments are meant to advance rural prosperity, economic development, competition, and sustainability.

November 02 , 2023

Bernardo Calvo joins Sun World as President and COO

“This was a unique career opportunity that I could not pass up,” says Bernardo Calvo.

November 02 , 2023

Largest California stone fruit producer files for bankruptcy hoping to sell business

The company pointed the filing at “significant headwinds, including increased costs and weather-related impacts, that have combined to make our existing capital structure unsustainable.”

November 01 , 2023

Green Pomelo from Vietnam new for Tropi

Rigoberto Arquioni, Tropi’s managing director, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim about their newest offer.

November 01 , 2023

 Mobile app announces fresh produce arrivals 

As part of the pilot program, customers can expect timely alerts through the Schnucks Rewards app when a fresh, locally grown produce item arrives at their selected "home" Schnucks or Eatwell Market store.

November 01 , 2023

Walmart announces “re-grand opening” of 117 remodeled stores

In a statement, the company said this will be the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in the history of Walmart.

November 01 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board kicks off sustainability webinar program

The webinar will share how key findings are shaping the Avocado Sustainability Center, a newly launched resource providing industry sustainability research and data.   

November 01 , 2023

Peruvian blueberry exports to the U.S. drop 23%

According to the ADEX Data Trade Intelligence System, the U.S. took a 49% share of overall shipments, confirming its position as the top destination market for blueberries.

October 31 , 2023

Avocados from Mexico steps down from the Super Bowl 

The company's CEO, Alvaro Luque announced they are taking a year off to become the first produce brand to partner with the College Football Playoff.

October 31 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Colombia’s avocado exports are growing exponentially

Avocados have metamorphosed into Colombia's "green gold," as their exportation has already established a significant presence in various countries including the Netherlands, the U.S., the UK, Spain and Belgium.

October 31 , 2023