Highlights from the first quarter of 2021

As we prepare for 2022, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2021!

December 27 , 2021

Supply chain disruption cost California farms $2.1 billion in stalled exports

Already staggered by the drought, California’s farmers are losing overseas sales as the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a devastating shortage in shipping containers.

December 24 , 2021

Giving ugly produce a chance

Explaining the value of misshapen vegetables – that they are as healthful as their picture-perfect counterparts and buying them helps reduce food waste – could help improve sales of “ugly” produce, new research suggests.

December 24 , 2021

Triumph in New York

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.

December 24 , 2021

California's water supplies "in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells"

A closer look at California’s water resources shows the challenge ahead and how climate change is putting the state’s water supply and agriculture at risk.

December 24 , 2021

California set for rain and snow over holiday period

Forecasters warned that holiday travel, especially through high passes, would be affected by multiple rounds of rain, mountain snow and gusty winds.

December 23 , 2021

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls packaged salads due to possible listeria contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables has announced a voluntary precautionary recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC and Yuma, AZ processing facilities due to a possible health risk from listeria.

December 23 , 2021

Mission Produce resilient in Q4 despite "significant headwinds"

"Mexico’s challenging supply dynamic, port delays and logistics issues, and the variability in consumer shopping patterns due to the ever-changing COVID conditions negatively impacted our profitability," the company's CEO said.

December 23 , 2021

Calavo Growers appoints new CEO

The new appointee previously served as the President and CEO of the Castellini Group of Companies, and also held executive roles at Chiquita Brands International.

December 22 , 2021

Full Harvest closes $23M Series B financing round

The produce business-to-business marketplace specializing in surplus and imperfect produce announced the closure of the round led by agtech investor TELUS Ventures.

December 22 , 2021