Wild Harvest Organic Produce offering over 40 new products

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has announced the expansion of its Wild Harvest private-label organic produce line with more than 40 new items. 

February 02 , 2023

CropX acquires Tule expanding operations in California

CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, announced its acquisition of Tule Technologies, a precision irrigation company based in California.

February 01 , 2023

Peru: Piura’s table grape production closing in on Ica

While other growing regions in Peru, such as Ica, were already a representative territory for this cultivar, Piura has slowly become a reputable table grape exporter, with over 30 million boxes shipped yearly.

February 01 , 2023

Fresh produce consumption per capita remains low in Europe

Daily consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in the European Union remains well below the minimum 400 grams per capita recommended by the World Health Organization.

February 01 , 2023

What can we look forward to at Fruit Logistica next week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, weighs in on the upcoming Fruit Logistica conference, which will be held in Berlin.

February 01 , 2023

Dole to sell Fresh Vegetable Division to Chiquita

Dole plc has announced a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated for approximately $293 million in cash.

January 31 , 2023

Hamburg Süd and SeaLand to be merged into the Maersk brand

The company has said that current account teams and terms and conditions, such as contracts and payment terms will remain unchanged.

January 31 , 2023

Peruvian exports to U.S. rose by 23% through November

Shipments of traditional products in the first eleven months of 2022 totaled US$ 2,719 million, showing a growth of 29.4% year-on-year.

January 31 , 2023

California avocado season forecast announced

Weather and market conditions will be key factors for when California avocado growers begin harvesting and some growers may delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size. 

January 31 , 2023

AFM reveals Super Bowl teaser for national TV ad

Many months of planning for a Super Bowl promotion by Avocados From Mexico (AFM) are approaching the climatic event. Watch the teaser ad here.

January 31 , 2023