Forever Fresh: Longtime commitment and responsiveness on the daily business as the key to success

With seven years in the market, Forever Fresh has been opening and growing commercial relations with important partners in all the US, covering year-round with different commodities.

November 02 , 2021

California ports to fine carriers over congestion

Officials have said they will start fining shipping companies whose cargo containers linger for too long at marine terminals, going into effect Nov. 1.

October 31 , 2021

Spanish group calls attention to high level of Turkish lemon interceptions over pesticides

The European Commission has informed through the Rapid Alert System for Food of the European Union that in only two months, 10 lots of Turkish lemons have been rejected, prohibiting their entry and commercialization in the EU.

October 31 , 2021

Pink Lady Europe expects lower volumes in 2021-22

Pink Lady Europe predicts a drop in volumes this season but its focus on innovation and sustainability along the supply chain remains sharp.

October 31 , 2021

Kellogg sued for US$5M over lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts

The lawsuit seeks US$5 million and the plaintiff said she wanted more than "a strawberry taste, which she failed to receive, due to the relatively greater amount of pears and apples" in the filling.

October 29 , 2021

U.S.: Late summer avocado sales show double-digit vs 2019

The avocado category continued to experience softer sales as compared to the pandemic sales surge of 2020. However, when compared to 2019, the avocado category has recorded double-digit volume growth across all eight regions.

October 29 , 2021

USHBC announces details of 2021-2025 strategic plan for blueberries

The organization says the plan will ultimately unite industry stakeholders to work together toward making blueberries the world’s favorite fruit. 

October 29 , 2021

PMA and United Fresh announce new organization: International Fresh Produce Association

Co-CEOs of the new association, Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, were joined by Executive Committee members to share details including the Board of Directors.

October 29 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte announces banana, pineapple price increases

The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting the company, particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.

October 28 , 2021

Port of Seattle becomes the latest casualty of container congestion

Shipping companies including Maersk and MSC are dropping Seattle from the schedule of some of their services from this week due to port congestion.

October 28 , 2021