Chile releases 2021-22 blueberry export forecast

Although total production is set to rise, the Chile Blueberry Committee of Asoex says fresh exports are not expected to see an increase due to a more rigorous selection criteria.

October 01 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp apples gear up for early launch

Thanks to maturing trees and warm weather conditions, fruit will be harvested and shipped earlier than past release dates of early December.

October 01 , 2021

U.S.: Hass avocado retail sales in spring hit $160M, above pre-pandemic levels

The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published retail recap indicated sales volume during Easter, Cinco De Mayo, and Memorial Day accounted for a combined 133 million units and nearly $160 million in retail sales.

October 01 , 2021

Argentina lemon exports to U.S. market double this year

The growth opportunity was presented to Argentina due to several factors such as the shortage of fruit in California, delays in shipments from Chile and a decrease in production in Mexico due to severe frosts.

September 30 , 2021

NZ: Freshmax takes full ownership of BerryCo brand and operations

New Zealand-based Freshmax is buying out its joint venture partner, Southern Produce, to take full ownership of BerryCo, which with it has been in a 50:50 partnership since 2015.

September 30 , 2021

Broom Frio Holding: Customized logistics solutions

Broom Frio Holding is a company dedicated to providing services related to the activity of cold storage, packing and warehousing for fruit. It has plants in Ovalle (Chile), Morropé (Peru) and Ridderkerk (Holland).

September 30 , 2021

U.K.'s Tesco to expand use of train service from Spain for fresh produce amid truck driver shortage

Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco plans to expand its use of a train service to bring goods from Spain into the country which helped it cut emissions and protect deliveries through a truck drivers’ shortage.

September 30 , 2021

Mission Produce opens avocado "mega distribution center" in Texas

Serving as a major hub for avocados coming from Mexico into the United States, the 262,000-square-foot facility is positioned to funnel product into the rest of the distribution centers in Mission’s network.

September 30 , 2021

'Cocktail of pesticides' in almost all oranges and grapes imported into UK - PAN

Almost all grapes and oranges contain a “cocktail of pesticides” according to research, which has singled out the most polluted fruit and vegetables in U.K. supermarkets.

September 29 , 2021

Avocados From Mexico announces new partnership with Susan G. Komen

Avocados From Mexico has announced a brand partnership with Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, and in support of the partnership has unveiled limited-edition pink packaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

September 29 , 2021