Westfalia to build first packhouse in Peru

Westfalia has announced it will soon begin construction of its first packhouse in Peru, which it expects to process 40 percent of its production in the country.

March 17 , 2021

Del Monte moving two energy efficient vessels to West Coast distribution fleet

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. has announced that two of its energy-efficient container vessels will be moving to the West Coast, which it says will speed up shipping times.

March 17 , 2021

Tesco trials unwashed potatoes to help cut down on food waste

It has been more than 50 years since major UK retailers have sold unwashed potatoes in their stores, but Tesco says it is giving it a go again to help cut down on food waste in the home.

March 17 , 2021

The mango industry is "ready for a leader" - Mission Produce CEO

Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard said on a recent earnings call that the company is up for the challenge of becoming a leader in the fragmented category, and also discussed the impacts of Peru's Agricultural Promotion Law.

March 17 , 2021

Independent grocers demand antitrust investigation into Big Grocery

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has urged Congress to investigate Big Grocery for alleged anti-competitive tactics.

March 16 , 2021

U.S.: Inclusivity proves key for retailers to reach Hispanic customer base

As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is of the utmost importance that retailers realize that this consumer "loves food and family", according to one of the panelists at United Fresh's BrandStorm.

March 16 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group celebrates founder’s 150th birthday

Today marks the 150th birthday of Westfalia Fruit Group founder Dr Hans Merensky, an acclaimed geologist and a dedicated humanitarian who was known for his love of nature.

March 16 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp's first commercial trials in Europe "off to flying start"

The first commercial trial campaign for the Cosmic Crisp apple in Europe has got off to a "flying start", amid high demand and expectations for strong future growth.

March 16 , 2021

People are more likely to buy misshapen foods labelled 'ugly' - study

Calling vegetables and fruits "ugly" can be a recipe for sales success, according to new research from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business.

March 16 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: USDA begins reporting on imported organics for blueberries, avocados and mangos

The category most affected by this new data is far and away blueberries, which has seen tremendous growth in the organic category over the last five years, but until now we were only able to observe this growth in local production.

March 16 , 2021