Mann Packing invests $2.5M in snap pea sorters

The investment in the snap pea program comes shortly after the two companies announced that Mann Packing has officially completed the final stages of its integration as the vegetable division of Fresh Del Monte.

November 01 , 2022

South African table grape industry estimates 8% export drop in 2022-23

While a larger portion of newer generation varieties with potential higher yield is expected to come into full production this season, various factors indicate the expected yield is likely to be lower.

October 31 , 2022

Kroger-Albertsons deal on hold pending FTC review

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his peers in several other states have demanded that Albertsons Cos. delay paying a $4 billion dividend to investors until after the merger is reviewed by the federal entity.

October 31 , 2022

Vision Magazine launches at IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show

Present at the launch were dozens of GP&FS attendees, including Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, who was featured on the cover of the first issue.

October 31 , 2022

Celebrating Ramadan with Natural Delights

Natural Delights understands the importance of dates in Muslim culture and works hard to produce enough volume domestically and internationally to serve all customers year-round.

October 31 , 2022

Mission Produce appoints new SVP of Sales and Marketing

Mission Produce has announced that Cherly Hoefs is joining the team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (SVP).

October 28 , 2022

Ecuador seeks to increase tropical fruit exports to Turkey

Demand for tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples has increased in recent years, with Turkey having to turn to exporters to secure the produce.

October 28 , 2022

Cathy Burns: “What we do is not for the faint at heart"

Seizing momentum and influencing positive health outcomes were the focus of the IFPA State of the Industry address at the Global Procuce and Floral Show on Thursday morning in Orlando.

October 28 , 2022

USDA announces indefinite halt on Haiti mango shipments due to safety concerns

USDA has confirmed closure of its mango preclearance program in Haiti, CNW reports. The outlet cited unsafe work conditions for APHIS inspectors in the Caribbean Community country as the main reason. 

October 27 , 2022

Zespri aims for sustainability with new compostable labels in EU markets

Zespri has announced that all of its kiwifruit will feature compostable labels, starting with the upcoming season for the northern hemisphere.

October 27 , 2022